Here’s a little tribute to my Scandinavian readers…and to those who are thinking of visiting the Nordics.  Oslo is a great city, with a great quality of life, and people here are extraordinarily friendly.

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Have a lunch smorgasbord at Theatercafeen at Hotel Continental (a member of The Leading Hotels of the World) – although not a typical smorgasbord with a wide variety of options in a buffet-setting, it is nevertheless delicious. The shrimp on toast is excellent – I recommend pairing this with the fish soup, which you can split between two people.

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If you’re looking for a unique souvenir, you can’t go wrong with bringing home a bit of reindeer from Norway.

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