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Splurge vs. Save: Oslo

Norway's capital tops lots of lists, usually of "the world's most expensive cities." But that doesn't mean budget travelers have to avoid it completely, it just means getting creative.

Posted by Chadner Navarro on March 27, 2013 at 2:03:12 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Money Matters
Embrace the Chill: Winter Wonderland Trips

The promise of chilly temps tends to send us all indoors. But we think it's time to embrace the snow with trips to these wintry wonderlands—think hot springs, snow tubing, and ice hotels.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on January 28, 2013 at 1:24:20 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Winter Travel, Japan, Yosemite National Park, Switzerland, Sweden, Antarctica
The Thief Hotel Opens in Oslo

There's a new character in town. On the Tjuvholmen peninsula in downtown Oslo, The Thief opened its doors last week filled with contemporary art, a rooftop bar, and sleek guest rooms.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on January 15, 2013 at 3:33:12 PM EST in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, News
5 Cruises for Animal Lovers

Apes, rhinos, and whales—oh my! (And lions, blue-footed boobies, and polar bears, too.) Here are 5 top cruises for getting up close and personal with some amazing animals.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on November 13, 2012 at 1:35:05 PM EST in Cruises, Outdoors Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Animals, Safari, Galapagos
Just Back From: Sailing the Cunard Queen Elizabeth to Norway

Non-cruise people listen up: this is not the screaming kid-filled cruise of your past. Cunard's new Queen Elizabeth is a luxe new guard with rich decor and unforgettable experiences.

Posted by Brian Freedman on September 15, 2012 at 12:15:00 PM EDT in Cruises, Trip Ideas Tagged: Cunard, Cruise Lines, Cruises
Cunard Tests SeaWalk in Norway

There's not a lot of news that pertains to cruise embarking equipment. But this seems cool. Cunard Cruise Line is testing a new floating pier, by SeaWalk, in the port of Skjolden, Norway.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on August 22, 2012 at 11:28:54 AM EDT in Cruises, News Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Cunard, News
Starter Kit to Norway

Norway's got a bit of everything, plus some stuff few other countries have (hello, midnight sun). From fjords to fresh seafood, and from outdoorsy towns to chic cities, there's plenty to do in this Scandinavian country.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on August 08, 2012 at 12:34:39 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Abercrombie & Kent to Sail Luxe Arctic Expedition in 2013

Luxury tour provider Abercrombie & Kent has announced an Arctic cruise adventure worth planning ahead for. The company will be hosting an expedition voyage aboard the sleek, 199-passenger MV Le Boreal, for a 2013 foray into polar bear country.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 10, 2012 at 12:20:25 PM EST in Cruises, News Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Iceland
Try the breakfast cheeses in Norway

Norway’s famous brown goat cheese, Geitost (a sweet, caramel-flavor whey cheese made from goat and cow’s milk), and Norvegia (a Norwegian Gouda-like cheese) are on virtually every table. They are eaten in thin slices, cut with a cheese plane or slicer—a Norwegian invention—on buttered wheat or rye bread.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 28, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe,
Great Scenic Train Rides in Europe

Whether it's a loop ride on a steam train or a practical means for getting from Amsterdam to Brussels, Europe is full of train routes with amazing scenery. Thanks to the amazing Fodor's community, we've compiled some great train trips by country.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 30, 2011 at 11:54:29 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Scotland, Ireland, England, Spain