Exploring Oslo, Norway
One of my favorite photos from Oslo. The famous Munch museum, Oslo opera house, and the Deichman library all visibile in the background, while a young man jumps off the roof of his floating sauna in the foreground. I didn't really know what to expect from Oslo, Norway's capital and largest city. I had always heard such good things about Scandanavian cities, but being more of a wildlife and wilderness type person, I hadn't really done a deep dive into what a traveler might experience in a place like Oslo. However, thanks to planning this trip, I'll get a first hand view of life, history, and adventure in Norway and Sweden. Once called Christiana, the modern city of Oslo is often among the top five best cities to live in, having been chosen #1 several times. It has come a long way from its Viking stronghold roots, however there is a lot of history soaked into your surroundings as you walk around the city. It is also one of the world's most expensive cities as well. ...