Author: Kathryn Looney
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Trollfjorden Boat Tour: Boats Boats Boats!
Written by John Arnell, Ada Vanderbilt, Clare Hinnenkamp, and Kyle Johnston During our Trollfjord boat tour, passengers could view the scenery from either the indoor cabin or three deck levels. The tour company emphasizes sustainability, minimizing both engine and noise pollution by switching to electric power and requesting silence while navigating the fjord. This historic…
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Friluftsliv: Winter Hiking in Trondheim
Written by Kyle Johnston, John Arnell, Ada Vanderbilt, and Clare Hinnenkamp A unique part of Norwegian culture largely absent from American culture is the concept of ‘friluftsliv,’ which translates to “outdoor living.” According to Statistisk sentralbyrå (Statistics Norway), in 2024, 96.5% of Norwegians regularly engaged in outdoor activities. These activities include everything from camping, fishing,…
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Serene Sundays: Why are Most Businesses Closed on Sundays?
Written by Ashlyn Jore, Alexandra Berns, Lizzy Quist, and Hallie McCann History In class on Friday we were warned that most businesses would be closed on Sundays and that we should plan accordingly. Despite being informed of this we still weren’t prepared for the empty streets and quiet city. Closed signs hung on store windows…
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Adventures at the Petroleum Museum
Written by Ada Vanderbilt, Clare Hinnenkamp, John Arnell, and Kyle Johnston Over the course of the trip so far, and while being in Stavanger, we have been watching a show called Lykkeland (State of Happiness). The historical fiction show is set in the 1970s as the oil industry in Stavanger starts to boom. The oil…