It was wet and gloomy the next day as we made our way to Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning). The medieval fortress is perched high above the harbour and surrounded by defensive walls. Akershus Fortress was constructed to defend the city and its strategic position offers a clear view of enemies’ threats. Akershus has withstood...
The Low-Key Charm of Oslo
Many who had been to Norway before would talk about skipping Oslo when visiting Norway. For they say that the country’s beauty lies in its landscapes, fjords, and wilderness. I cannot dispute the beauty part after visiting Lofoten Islands, Bergen, Stavanger, and Preikestolen. But to skip Oslo is one thing I will not do....
Onward to Finland, Hei Helsinki
I had the chance to visit Helsinki for a day before boarding the ferry bound for Tallinn, Estonia. That’s a very limited time to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus’ homeland famed for Northern Lights and Lapland wilderness. Finland is also known for its excellent education system, Angry Birds and the once mighty Nokia....
Preikestolen Pulpit Rock hike
I woke up early the next morning overwhelmed with anticipation for the Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) hike. The walk from Best Western Havly Hotell to Fiskepiren Ferry Terminal took me around ten minutes. I bought the round trip tickets and boarded the Ferry from Stavanger to Tau. It was a comfortable forty minutes ride in...