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the Walking Woman statue @ Ekerbergparken (Ekerberg Park). Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights

Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights

NORWAY IS HOME TO THE MIDNIGHT SUN AND POLAR NIGHTS 

NORWAY IS HOME TO THE MIDNIGHT SUN AND POLAR NIGHTS 

The Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country in northern Europe, and its capital is Oslo. Norway has a stable and robust economy, with one of the highest GDPs in Europe. It is the largest and most expensive of all Scandinavian countries, with almost 6 million people. Norway is famous for its languages, oil production, glaciers, coastal fjords, eco-friendly, and its Vikings history, similar to Denmark,  the land of the Vikings. Norway has a Constitutional Monarch (King Harald V) for ceremonial and representative duties. However, the legislative and executive powers lie with the Prime Minister, the head of the Government. Please continue reading to see why Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights and what else it offers travellers.

Frogner and Vigeland Park. Norway is home to the Midnight Sun and Polar Nights
Frogner and Vigeland Park

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12 Must-see bucket list countries


12 MUST-SEE BUCKET LIST COUNTRIES

12 MUST-SEE BUCKET LIST COUNTRIES

Out of fascination, or what we have heard or read about some countries, we bucket-list them as dream destinations.  Whether the countries are nearby or far, has friendly people or not, expensive or economical.  Something about some countries intrigues and beckons us into wanting to visit.  It may be due to its history, its cultural aspects, or sheer beauty, but we all want to see ourselves.  I have visited these countries, among others, and was quite impressed and happy I did.  Let’s be real! Travel is almost dead for 2020 due to COVID-19.  So, here are 12 must-see bucket list countries you should visit and why.  This, for when hopefully, there should be a full resumption of travel in 2021.

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Top 10 Favourite Travel Destinations


TOP 10 FAVOURITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

MY TOP 10 TRAVEL FAVOURITE DESTINATIONS

What do you do when you cannot fulfil your wanderlust due to COVID-19 restrictions?  Nothing but to reminisce about the excellent times you’ve had in your previous travels.  The inspirational and beautiful places traversed, the foods, cultures, and peoples encountered.  All this keeps the memories and hopes alive for a resumption of travel soon.  In this article, I will share my top 10 favourite travel destinations and why I choose them.  I will also share all the other components that made my trips memorable, from the 60+ countries I have visited. 

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