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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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5 Reasons to visit southern Norway
Visitors to Norway often rush straight to Oslo, bergen or Stavanger. But southern Norway is a special place of history, culture and scenery
Fiona McKinna
Jun 23, 20244 min read
Do Scandinavians wear shoes inside?
Do Scandinavians really always take their shoes off? It's a hot debate and if you are visiting Scandinavia it's definitely worth knowing
Fiona McKinna
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Velkommen Desember
Welcome December! Let's look at what December in the Nordics brings and some of the traditions we'll be exploring more in the month ahead.
Fiona McKinna
Dec 1, 20233 min read
The Harryhandel, some Modern Norwegian culture
I want to tell you about a bit of modern Norwegian culture that you have probably never heard of unless you live in Norway or Sweden. ...
Fiona McKinna
Jun 9, 20233 min read
Edvard Munch, A Less Tortured Side to the Artist
Edvard Munch is one of Norway's most celebrated artists for his striking and memorable art. There is much more to him than the Scream
Fiona McKinna
Jul 26, 20225 min read
7 Ways To Experience Scandinavia at Home
Bring a little piece of Scandinavia to your everyday.
Fiona McKinna
Jun 26, 20223 min read
10 Norwegian Finds to Carry Home From Your Holiday
Let's daydream for a moment about travelling once again. This fun post is about the things I'd bring home from Norway if I was a visitor
Fiona McKinna
Oct 12, 20215 min read
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.
Fiona McKinna
May 15, 20213 min read
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
Fiona McKinna
Mar 23, 20213 min read
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.
Fiona McKinna
Mar 16, 20213 min read
Friluftsliv, Your Life Outdoors
Friluftsliv is the word used in the Nordic countries to describe life outdoors. Being outside in nature is hugely important here.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 16, 20214 min read
How to Do Winter Like a Norwegian
The Norwegians really now how to enjoy winter. I have some tips to help you enjoy it too.
Fiona McKinna
Feb 8, 20213 min read
Turmat, the Special Food for Trips
Turmat is food that can be enjoyed on trips. It's easy to carry, but filling and fun. Here are a few tips to inspire you
Fiona McKinna
Jan 27, 20213 min read
The Power of the Dugnad
The Norwegian dugnad is a voluntary activity that holds a special place in Norwegian culture
Fiona McKinna
Jan 19, 20212 min read
Slow TV; Enjoying a Slower, Gentler Entertainment
Sakte TV or Slow TV is a hyggelig Nordic concept of watching an activity or journey in real time. It's hugely popular in Norway
Fiona McKinna
Dec 29, 20203 min read
The Nordic Art of Wearing The Right Outfit
Det finnes ikke dårlig vær, bare dårlige klær. There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes so the Norwegian saying goes.
Fiona McKinna
Nov 29, 20203 min read
How to Enjoy Autumn the Nordic Way
Autumn can be beautiful, but also a trying time for many. I have some tips to help you enjoy autumn like you are Nordic
Fiona McKinna
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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