What Does a Nordic Life Feel Like
Living a Nordic life is very personal, but it's nice to have a peek at how someone else lives. I welcome you how I live my Nordic life
Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
From my home in southern Norway I'd love to share my Nordic lifestyle, cooking and surroundings with you, and show you how I have discovered that you don't need to live in Norway to enjoy and embrace a Nordic lifestyle and way of living.
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Fiona McKinna
- Jul 6
- 3 min
10 Plants Beloved in Nordic Gardens
Are you looking for gardening inspiration with a Nordic theme? I have put together a list of the most popular plants seen in Nordic gardens
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 29
- 2 min
The Viking Axe, Still very much alive
I have always been surprised by how often Norwegians seem to use axes. Axes are not a particularly common tool in England and until I...
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Fiona McKinna
- Jun 21
- 3 min
How to Celebrate Midsommar Like a Norwegian
Sankthans is a high point of summer celebrations in Norway and something we all look forward to. I've shared a few ideas for you to join in
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Fiona McKinna
- May 25
- 3 min
10 Signs You Might Be A Nordophile
Do you love all things Nordic? Then you are probably a Nordophile. I've made a fun list of things I can spot in Nordophiles
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Fiona McKinna
- May 23
- 2 min
Räkmacka, Swedish Prawn Open Sandwich
Räkmacka or the Swedish prawn open sandwich is simplicity itself, but a celebration of Nordic summer ingredients
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Fiona McKinna
- May 19
- 4 min
10 Nordic Habits That Can Do Us Good
The Nordic region is always being hailed as having the perfect lifestyle and with good reason. Here are 10 Nordic habits we can all love
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Fiona McKinna
- May 15
- 2 min
Beautiful Bunads, Norwegian National Costume
Bunads (Norwegian national dress) are an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage and take a huge amount of skill to make.
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Fiona McKinna
- May 11
- 3 min
How to Celebrate Syttende Mai Your Way
You don't have to be Norwegian to celebrate like one. I have some suggestions to inspire you create your own unique yearly celebration
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Fiona McKinna
- May 7
- 4 min
Kvæfjordkake, The World's Best Cake
Kvæfjordkake is often described in Norway as "Verdens Beste" the worlds best cake. This is the original recipe from the 1930s.
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Fiona McKinna
- May 4
- 2 min
Syttende Mai, Norway's Birthday
Syttende Mai, 17 May, is Norway's birthday. Here is how we will be celebrating in Norway and around the world.
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 28
- 4 min
10 Things I am Doing in May
May is the first warm month in Norway and a time to get outside and make the most of the weather. Here are 10 things I will be doing in May
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Fiona McKinna
- Apr 21
- 3 min
How to Holiday Like a Norwegian
Many Norwegians will be spending 2021 holidaying in Norway. I have some tips to inspire you to holiday like a Norwegian
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Påskekrim, The Norwegian Detective Fest
Påskekrim is not the cosy, hygge Nordic activity you'd expect at Easter, but something completely different...
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Hyttelivet, More Than Just a Trip to the Cabin
Hyttelivet or the cabin life is an integral part of Nordic living and something that Norwegians cherish. See my tips for your own hytteliv
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 19
- 2 min
Boller med Sjokoladebiter, The Perfect Weekend Trip Snack
Boller are a sweet cardamom bun that is seen all through Scandinavia. They are a favourite for snacks and trips.
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Stavkirke, The Iconic Norwegian Stave Church
Norwegian stave churches are a mix of fairy tale and gothic novel. They are striking and menacing, but beautiful.
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 9
- 3 min
How to Greet Spring Like a Norwegian
Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Nordic countries and we are all eager to get outside and enjoy it. I have some tips to help you
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Fiona McKinna
- Mar 2
- 2 min
For the love of wool!
The love of wool in Norway is seeing no signs of ever waning. Wol is warm, versatile and reliable and keeps you warm in the coldest climes
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Fiona McKinna
- Feb 23
- 2 min
Allemannsrett, The Right to Roam
Allemannsrett is the Norwegian right to roam. It has a long history and everyone should enjoy the freedom of nature.
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