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Living a Nordic Life
Welcome to Living A Nordic Life, helping you live a Nordic Life, wherever you are.
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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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The Rise of Digital Nomads in Scandinavia: Tech & Lifestyle Trends
Picture this: you’re sipping coffee in a sleek Copenhagen café, laptop open, surrounded not by students but by nomads juggling clients across time zones. Scandinavia has quietly cracked the code—blazing internet, eco-friendly cities, and a culture that says yes to balance. Whether it’s kayaking after work in Sweden or networking in Oslo’s co-working hubs, the Nordics make remote work feel less like a grind and more like a lifestyle upgrade

Fiona McKinna
Sep 64 min read
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The Rise of the "Coolcation" in Scandinavia
Coolcations are trending—explore Nordic escapes, crisp air, and serene adventures for a refreshing break from the heat.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 185 min read
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Secret Beach Heaven in southern Norway's Vestfold county
Norway's beaches are some of Europe's hidden gems. They are pristine, quiet and beautiful and perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the beach resorts.

Fiona McKinna
Jul 274 min read
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10 Unusual Facts About Oslo (To Make Your Trip More Memorable)
Oslo is a beautiful city to visit at any time of year with an abundance of culture, history and green space. It's small but mighty

Fiona McKinna
Jan 124 min read
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Norwegian Melkerampe; a Nostalgic Piece of Social History
Melkerampe are inconspicuous little buildings that often grace farms entrances, but they hold a great deal of importance in farming history

Fiona McKinna
Oct 27, 20243 min read
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Ever Tried a Triathlon in Norway? Get Ready for a Wild Ride!
Norwegian triathlons are considered the most challenging in the world. Taking place in amazing scenery and with tough courses.

Fiona McKinna
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Life on the Water
From the time of the vikings Nordic people have had a connection to the water and it's part of everyday modern life

Fiona McKinna
Jul 14, 20244 min read
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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
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This was Norway's Biggest Whaling Town
Sandefjord in Vestfold is my closest town and has an intriguing history and claim to fame.

Fiona McKinna
Nov 12, 20236 min read
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Summer on the southern Norwegian Coast
Join me for a little Scandinavian escapism and a journey along the southern coast of Norway

Fiona McKinna
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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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
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Norway Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know
10 things the travel guides don't tell you about Norway and Norwegian culture.

Fiona McKinna
Jul 12, 20223 min read
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