Things We Learnt In:

Perched on a semicircle of fjords, Oslo is the picturesque and vibrant capital of Norway. Oslo is known for its Viking history, modern architecture and outdoor activities it is hardly surprising that Oslo was consistently voted one of the highest ranked large European cities for quality of life of its residents. If you're planning a trip to Oslo, then the following tips will make sure it is especially memorable for you. Akershus fortress and castle  With a commanding position on a cliff in the harbour, the Akershus castle has stood in place since the 1300's, later becoming fortified in 1592. Open between 6am and 9pm each day, entrance is free to the fortress to walk around the grounds and admire the views. If you are so inclined you can sit with your legs over the edge of the fortress and admire the view across the fjords. My Travelling Buddy was happy to do this but my cowardice for heights is well documented (among our other travel fails! ) so I chose to stick to t...

Things we learnt in Oslo: 1. You can get really sunburnt in the Arctic Circle 2. Sometimes you can see so much Viking history you start to believe you are a Viking and try to board and pillage other people’s kayaks.   3. Following on from #2, fjords are cold when you fall in. Karma 4. Sort out your spending money. Now double it. Chuck in another hundred quid. There you go. 5. Schnapps- makes you cough. Then makes you fall over. 6. Ice bars are all good and fun until someone decides to eat the ice glass. 7. It's not just Norwegian Blues that are pining for the fjords.