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A guide to Norway’s best culinary experiences
A swirling mist hangs over the winding road ahead, forcing me to slow to a crawl. Just beyond the passenger window, the icy cold torrent of Furebergsfossen waterfall thunders down the fjordside. It’s not the first waterfall I’ve crossed here in...

Funding to Build First Ship Tunnel Withdrawn by Norwegian Government
Norway has decided that the construction of the world’s first ship tunnel would be too expensive to be practical. After receiving construction bids, the government will tell its parliament (Storting) that it has decided to shelve the project due...

EU launches biometric border checks for non-EU travellers
The European Union began a phased rollout of its new digital border control programme on 12 October. The Entry/Exit System (EES) introduces biometric registration for non-EU nationals entering and exiting 29 participating countries. The new system...

The Best Time of Year to Cruise in Every Region
The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of… The best time of year to cruise depends on the specific destination and what’s best for you in terms of timing, budget and your personal...
'Phenomenal' island destinations fuelling Aussie cruise boom
The Aussie summer cruise season is about to kick into top gear as ships return to our shores to explore this part of the world from homeports around the country. More and more travellers are cottoning on to the ease and affordability of cruising,...

Man sets off on holiday but realises he's forgotten crucial item at airport
Ewan Gleadow Social News Reporter 15:26, 13 Oct 2025 A traveller thought they were all set for their flight but left behind one crucial item (stock image)(Image: Milky Way via Getty Images) A holidaymaker's three-week European getaway got off to a...

Norway forex snub leaves Gretchen Ho asking: ‘How will this influence our future travels?’
Posted by ReyFort Media Broadcaster Gretchen Ho raised more questions after a family member’s experience with a money exchange service in Norway, which she reported to the Philippine ambassador to Norway. The TV personality earlier shared that a...

The world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to travel experts
Published on October 13, 2025 From thunderous African gorges to the mist-draped temples of East Asia, here are the world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to Kayak. From golden plains where ancient stone cities rise to mossy fjords...

Chef Justine Doiron shares gut-friendly essentials for the holidays
Chef Justine Doiron shares her kitchen must-haves and gut-health favorites for the holiday season. Doiron recommends a box grater as a simple tool to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. For gut-friendly snacks, she suggests crispbreads,...

The 30 gorgeous cities named Europe's most underrated city breaks - full list
It's natural to be drawn to Europe's most popular destinations but many of these places are now struggling with the effects of mass tourism, and have recently introduced tourist taxes, increasing prices, and there have been recent protests against...

It's now time to put on your mittens, according to the runic calendar
In Norse times, this week marked the autumn blot – the autumn sacrificial celebration. A primstav (runic calendar) shows a mitten at the start. (Photo: Stine Dornfest / University of Bergen) October 14 is the modern date for the autumn blot – a...

2025 Juneau cruise season comes to a close
Tourists donned raincoats and ponchos yesterday as they disembarked Juneau’s final cruise ship of the season. The Norwegian Encore berthed at the Alaska Steamship Dock in the afternoon and departed late that evening. Wesley Kinney, dock...

Haaland On Fire As Norway Edges Close To W/Cup Ticket
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Norway took a significant step towards qualifying for their first World Cup since 1998 with an emphatic win against Israel. Israel goalkeeper Daniel Peretz twice denied the Manchester City forward from the...

I spent months traveling across Europe and it cost less than my rent... here's the money-saving hacks I used
For some, traveling the globe may seem like an impossible dream that can never be accomplished because it's too expensive. But when Monae Hendrickson spent almost two months in Europe over the summer, she was shocked to discover that her vacation...

Norway vs Israel was months in the planning for authorities, but politics seeped through
On the eve of Norway hosting Israel, it had been the wish of the visiting captain Eli Dasa that the international gaze could be drawn back to the matter of World Cup qualification in Oslo. “Football should not involve politics,” Dasa told...

Couple reveal how it feels to go on holiday without kids for the first time in 20 years - as they cruise around the Norwegian fjords
'Put it in first gear and press the Turbo button!' I yell. Moments later, my struggling wife rockets past me on an e-bike up a narrow, stony path. We're cycling on a 'shore experience' in Hellesylt, Norway, surrounded by waterfalls and mountains -...

Exploring Filming Locations of 'The Woman in Cabin 10': From England's Shores to Norway's Fjords
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The psychological thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 not only delivers gripping tension through its storyline but also showcases the breathtaking landscapes of England, Scotland, and Norway. For film enthusiasts and travelers,...

Travel chaos as Britons warned to leave extra FOUR HOURS to get into EU with UK officials still not told which countries will introduce new system
Britons have been warned to leave an extra four hours if travelling into the European Union (EU), with officials having no idea which European airports will fully implement new travel red tape. Brussels and EU countries refused to tell the UK...

Autumn travel growth continues as international traffic boosts Norwegian airports
Avinor reported a steady rise in passenger traffic in September 2025, with 4.9 million travellers passing through its airports — a 2% increase year-on-year. Growth was driven by strong international demand, as over two million passengers flew...

The best time to visit Northern Norway
3.5K No matter when you go, Northern Norway is a beautiful sight to behold (read our Top 10 things to see and do in Northern Norway). This area comprises the Arctic Circle, the Nordkyn peninsula – the northernmost region on the European mainland...