Author: Haakon Erdahl
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Vafler or Waffles: Differences Between Norwegian and American Food Culture
Written by Alexandra, Ashlyn, Hallie, and Lizzy Sugar in Norway Coming from the United States where you can find sugary snacks and treats at every corner, you should prepare yourself for a longer walk to satisfy a sweet tooth in Norway. Beginning in the 1920s, Norway enacted a general tax on foods and beverages…
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Henngsvær Happenings, Nusfjord Nutrition, Reine-diculous Routes, and an Åwesome Ådventure
Written by Haakon, Karly, Kathryn, and Lance Wednesday marked our penultimate day in Lofoten, and was also the day in which we had the chance to see the largest amount of the surrounding area. We began with an early bus departure in the dark and made our way along the southern coast…
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Sweating the Time Away: Sauna Bathing in Norway
Written by: Alexandra, Ashlyn, Hallie, and Lizzy It is a well-known fact that sauna bathing has extensive health benefits including stress relief, faster muscle recovery, and a reduced risk of vascular diseases like high blood pressure. The majority of students on the trip had some sauna exposure before traveling to Norway, however,…
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Trondheim: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Told through the views of Haakon, Lance, Kathryn, and Karly Sunday Night: Haakon: Sunday was a free day, and so after various activities, many students were out eating dinners. While sitting at an Italian restaurant, I noticed a funny feeling in my stomach. As this feeling began to increase in intensity, I I decided to…
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The Satisfactions and Surprises of Preikestolen
Written by Haakon Erdahl, Karly Hermanson, Kathryn Looney, & Lance Nemecek The decision to wake up before 7:00 am on a Saturday morning is not one that most college students take lightly. When faced with the beauty of Preikestolen, however, it is hard to say no. And so this past weekend a group of…