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Eat the Wild - Five Edible Plants in Norway

Eat the Wild - Five Edible Plants in Norway

They are full of vitamins and nutrients, they’re tasty, and completely free! Enjoy nature's gifts and try these edible Norwegian plants.

Blossom Beware – Five Poisonous Plants in Norway

Blossom Beware – Five Poisonous Plants in Norway

The Norwegian wilderness is generally safe to explore, but a few plants can cause serious harm. Here are five to watch out for.

Havsnø – Viking Salt Taking the World by Storm

Havsnø – Viking Salt Taking the World by Storm

AUKRA: Icy, crystal-clear water of the Norwegian Sea is converted into sea salt that receives acclaim from some of the world's top chefs.

Wakesurfing Wonderland in Flå, Hallingdal

Wakesurfing Wonderland in Flå, Hallingdal

Far from the coastline and the traditional surfers, wakesurfing has emerged as a thrilling activity in Flå in Hallingdal.

From Pennsylvania, USA to Tingvollvågen – the Village of Eco Research

From Pennsylvania, USA to Tingvollvågen – the Village of Eco Research

The combination of hard science and outstanding nature has been a winning formula for American eco scientist Joshua Cabell.

The History of the Norwegian Children’s Parade

The History of the Norwegian Children’s Parade

Forget celebrating the national day with a military parade and serious faces. In Norway, the Constitution Day is the day kids all over...

Folldal’s Flocks of Icelandic Horses

Folldal’s Flocks of Icelandic Horses

Don’t be surprised if you encounter an Icelandic horse -or ten- while hiking through the forests of Rondane!

Colorful Envelopes

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Are you living in a Norwegian village and have a story to tell? Is there something you would like to read about? Let us know and that might just be the next article from Freysta.

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