Category Archives: Nature & Heritage

Aberdeen – friendly and tasty

Remember the competition we had together with VisitScotland last year for our Norwegian bloggers? The two lucky winners Asbjørn Wille and Liv Brekkenes won a 3 day trip to Aberdeen City and Shire. A couple of weeks ago, we posted … Continue reading

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Extreme sports, part IV – Discovering the Mountains

Now that autumn is closing in on us, it’s time to slow down the pace, and find our way up to a higher altitude where the wind is crispy and the views are fantastic. In my fourth and final part … Continue reading

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Stand on the Meridian Line in Greenwich

Last year my mom and I went to London over the weekend and one of the many things we did was visiting Greenwich to see the Meridian Line and stroll in the beautiful Greenwich park. Just like us, people mainly … Continue reading

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Blog Winner – Asbjørn goes Aberdeen

Last year, VisitScotland held a competition for Norwegian bloggers where the prize was a 3 night trip to Aberdeen City and Shire with Eastern Airways. We pulled two winners who each got to bring a friend. The lucky winners were … Continue reading

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Travel Guide for Families – Wales

Wales is the land of castles and has everything from energetic cities to breath-taking scenery’s. This country has a lot to offer that will make your visit a memorable family experience. Here are a couple of our recommendations for families … Continue reading

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World Pipe Band Championships 2010

Watch and listen when 16 nations pipe’s it out at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow Green on 14th of August. Have a look this video to see what you can expect. In addition to the pipe band competition, … Continue reading

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Travel Guide for Families – Manchester

Manchester is one of the coolest cities in the UK and a great place to visit for the whole family. There are various activities both indoor and outdoor. Here are a couple of our recommendations for families travelling to Manchester. … Continue reading

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Travel Guide for Families – Edinburgh

If you’re travelling to Edinburgh with children there are plenty of things to see and do. Here are a couple of our recommendations for families travelling to Edinburgh. Scottish Seabird Centre Bring the family to the Scottish Seabird Centre and … Continue reading

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In the Footsteps of our Ancestors

Northern England is a large region that stretches from River Trent in the South and borders to Scotland in the North. During the Antiquity, most of Northern England was part of the Celtic realm of Brigantia and after the Roman … Continue reading

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