Plan a road trip or travel through Scandinavia? Even move there permanently? Want to survive on fish in the wild but don’t know how yet? We can help you out!
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In spring wild garlic (swe.: ramslök lat.: Allium ursium) covers the forest-floors in Sweden and many other European countries. With its distinctive garlic taste this plant lives up to its name. We …
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A Kuksa or Guksi (Finnish: kuksa; Swedish: kåsa) is a carved wooden drinking cup from the Sámi handicraft (duodji) in Northern Scandinavia and Finland. Kuksas can be found in all kind of …
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Whales are among the most fascinating creatures under the sun and seeing them live is on the top of many bucket lists. Norway is a great place for an encounter with these …
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The majestic whales of Northern Europe are a wonder to behold, and a testament to the awe-inspiring power and beauty of the natural world. These magnificent creatures have captured the imagination of …
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Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is a pelagic fish that is very common in the North Atlantic and along the Norwegian coast. It has a characteristic appearance with black stripes along the body side, …
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Flutes have always interested me. A somewhat very simple instrument and yet very versatile and complex. They are among the oldest instruments that have accompanied us humans through most cultural epochs for …
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You take what you have, you do what you can. We try to live this simple philosophy in our everyday life. During my regular visits to the alluvial forests of my homeland, …
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syn.: common hop | swe.: humle | nor.: humle | fin.: humala | ger.: Wilder Hopfen Hop is an extremely versatile plant. As a component of beer, we probably all consumed it. Few …
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syn.: Cep | swe.: Stensopp | nor.: Steinsopp | fin.: Herkkutatti | dt.: Steinpilz, Herrenpilz Porcini mushrooms are the undisputed kings of the forest. Its massive appearance is unmistakable and its culinary …