Many cruises to Norway depart fromLondonand visit several charming Norwegian ports, such asStavangerandBergen. The "new Alaska" for cruising is Patagonia, which is considerably wilder and less developed than its U.S. and European counterparts.Royal Olympicoffers a 14-day cruise that sails fromPuer...
BGO Bergen, Norway - Flesland (Airport Code) BGO Blue and Gold Officer (United States Naval Academy) BGO Bibliothèque Généalogique d'Orléans (French: Genealogical Library of Orleans; Orleans, France) BGO Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire (French; wine production; Burgundy, France) BGO Burke-Gaffney ...
E. Bergen International Festival Bergen, Norway Founded in 1953, the Bergen International Festival presents an impressive cast of outstanding international artists in the fields of music, ballet, opera and other performing arts. More than 120 events take place in late May to early June, which is...
Many cruises to Norway depart fromLondonand visit several charming Norwegian ports, such asStavangerandBergen. The "new Alaska" for cruising is Patagonia, which is considerably wilder and less developed than its U.S. and European counterparts.Royal Olympicoffers a 14-day cruise that sails fromPuer...
Now retired, both these former senior engineers had competed many times in the regatta, usually in separate boats. But on this occasion, for once sailing together, the calm night gave Dag room for new thoughts. “I had started working on Hydro’s wind power projects. And I was sitting loo...
If you are up for a road trip, you should plan to drive one ofNorway’s most scenic routeson some of the world’s most beautiful roads! But remember, many of the most scenic roads are narrow and winding, so drive carefully. Driving in Norway usually takes longer time than you think!
fjords, there are waterfalls to chase and glaciers which will take your breath away. From wandering around the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Bergen and Roros to admiring the man made wanders of the Atlantic Road and Trollstigen, many of the sights that Norway is famous for don’t cost a ...
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My experience in Svalbard was one of the best trips of my life. In my opinion much more fun, more beautiful, and more interesting than my trip to Antarctica (which was also mind-blowing, and holds a special place in my heart, and many others, because it’s a visit to their 7th and...
Originally the archipelago was called Spitsbergen and many people still refer to it as Spitsbergen. In 1925 Norway took possession of the islands, and in a nod to the Nordic history of the area renamed it the original Norse/Viking name of Svalbard which means “cold coast.” Today either...