Tag: travel
More Norwegians out traveling
Nearly four out of five Norwegians have been taking off on summer holidays this year, with Crete, Mallorca, Rhodes, Split in Croatia and Cyprus emerging...
‘God påske’ weekend to all our readers
Norway's annual "Easter Exodus" is underway, with new figures showing that nearly half the country's entire population planned to take time off for a spring vacation...
Five pregnant women infected with zika virus
A total of five pregnant women in Norway have now tested postive for the zika virus, which can cause birth defects. Local doctors still...
Pregnant women can cancel trips to ‘zika’ countries
Norwegian tour operators are allowing pregnant women to cancel or re-book trips, free of charge, to countries plagued by the new zika virus. Both Scandinavian...
Norwegian tourists still flock to Greece
The Greek debt crisis isn't scaring off sun-hungry Norwegian tourists. They're more worried about a cold and wet summer at home and are flocking...
OSL seeks to speed US-bound travel
Oslo's main airport at Gardermoen (OSL) is trying to become the third in Europe to let US-bound passengers clear US customs and immigration procedures before...
Number of flying commuters soars
More Norwegians are flying back to forth to their jobs than ever before. Low fares and high income are behind a steep rise in commuting on airlines instead of...
Tour operator up for sale
Apollo Reiser, Norway's third-largest package tour operator, has been put up for sale by its Swiss owner. More travelers now prefer organizing their own travel,...
Tourists ‘risking their own lives’
After a summer with a rash of fatal accidents involving tourists, Norwegian officials are sounding some alarms. They worry that many who are unaccustomed with...
Weaker krone hits holiday makers
July is typically the time when many Norwegians head abroad, seeking sun and relaxation in warmer, cheaper southern European countries. This summer's holiday may be...
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