Have you tried the IPA?

In many ways, Norway is the perfect destination for a holiday. It’s easily accessible from the UK (we took DFDS Seaways ferry from Newcastle), everyone appears to speak perfect English, the scenery is truly awe inspiring and the people are friendly. The only thing that might deter is the price of eating and drinking (everything is expensive but I’ve always gauged cost by how much I have to spend to fill my stomach).

For someone who enjoys the experience of dining out not being able to afford a meal or a beer takes some time to get accustomed to. The only affordable food is a hot dog from 7-Eleven or provisions from the supermarket. The only beer you’ll drink during your stay is the duty-free you brought with you (Norway is not in the EU). Once you get used to this, it is possible to start enjoying Norway.

The taster of the western fjords which we experienced on the Norway in a nutshell trip will be enough to bring us back to Norway in the future. The real Norway isn’t Bergen, packed to the rafters with Japanese and Spanish “fish” tourists or the capital Oslo but the wonderful fjords with their plunging cliffs, the snow capped mountains and the crystal clear lakes and rivers. Maybe next time we’ll do some walking or cross-country skiing, I think I’ll be giving the para-bungee a miss though.

Photos.

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