It’s April and spring is back. The leaves are back on our trees and nature is green as it gets. In Bergen and other cities all over the Kingdom another spring phenomenon is unfolding; the senior students in high school – The Russ – are out on the st

Most people know that the Statue of Liberty was given to the US as a gift from the French at the Centennial in 1876. However, not that many would know that the copper used to give the statue its characteristic green surface came from the

I found this clearing in the woods in Fana just south of Bergen. Get yourself a cup of coffee, fill your lungs with the fresh cool air and watch how the sun plays with the colors of the landscape. It is early spring and the new grass has not yet been

In this sequel to our previous exploration of the Hardangervidda mountain plateau we start off at the rail station of the famous winter sport resort called Geilo as the train from Oslo arrives and then departs westward towards Bergen. We enjoy some ski-ki

In two episodes we will travel to the Hardangervidda and enjoy this winter wonderland together. Hardangervidda is the largest mountain plateau in Europe with an area of roughly 6,500 km2 wi

Due to the warm Gulf Stream that pushes past our shores, the winter along the coast is not as harsh as in the inland area or up north. Still, Jack Frost paints the early twilight hours with a thin

Here is a compilation of great shots that never made it to the podcast in 2008. Thank you for your support through the year and see you again in 2009!

There is something about kids playing in the snow that is guaranteed to make your Christmas spirit soar. Itâs a magical time of frozen air in your nostrils, the laughter of kids and parents s

Strong icy cold winds and waves breaking onto land is a common sight in our part of the world. Particularily so during the winter season. Enjoy this natural theater in today's episode.

The most prominent feature of this cosy town is its waterfall. If not visible all the time it is at least audible. :-) However, the town is also host to one of Norway's most hi-tech engineering cluste