The undercover sightseeing tour of Oslo
“Hey man, you wanna go on a sightseeing tour of Oslo on one of those double-decker buses?” “Not really.” “Cool. See you at the hop-on stop later then…” That’s pretty much how the conversation went … Read more
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Foreign crews: the French
In this feature, we explore the minds of one particular nationality based in Oslo. We gather together a group of heads from a nation of the world, sit them down and listen to them let … Read more
Tasya Ignatova: Dreams of Oslo
We live in a strange world of passport control and being told where we can and cannot live; all of which Tasya Ignatova from St. Petersburg in Russia knows too well. Tasya’s interest in Norwegian … Read more
Sunny, sensible Solar Weekend
The first weekend of July saw Solar Weekend arrive in Oslo, on the grounds of Kontraskjæret. The blazing sun hit the electronic-crossover festival, originally established in the Netherlands, right on cue. It wouldn’t have made … Read more
When my Norwegian mother met my British boyfriend
Norwegians speak pretty decent English, don’t they – for the first hour, I mean. I used to think most Scandinavians spoke great English, as they always seem to be chatting comfortably with foreigners at a … Read more
Ja Ja Ja: a Nordic music affair
Oslo can lay claim to a lot of fresh musical talent and some fantastic venues and festivals. Year round, the scene in the Norwegian capital is enjoyed by many for its eclectic yet unassuming nature that … Read more
Interview with Elin Forsberg’s paintings
Art wants to tell you something. Sometimes it wants to talk to you, one on one, and whisper secrets that no one else will understand. That’s what you call a mentalist. But nonetheless, art can … Read more