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Just bought this book, and Guernsey will for sure be in the program for next year.

I needed new boots and as I anticipated next walking season will bring some lighter walks than usual I selected a pair of slightly lighter boots this time. Still my favorite Italian brand La Sportiva. There are in fact several good brands from Italy, and I find Italian boots in general unsurpassed in both quality … Continue reading »

The mightiest punch you get from any Norwegian beer is the blow you get from Thor’s Hammer. This insane brew from Ægir packs a whopping 13.2 % alcohol! Calling it a beer might be a stretch though, the correct term is Barleywine.

Well yes, I would think so…

Sunday a new season of Kjentmannsmerket starts. More information can be found at Kjentmannsmerket.org and at Skiforeningen.no. To buy the handbook online click the cover.

This book has been published in Norway and Sweden, and there is now a new edition. (In Norwegian only) Julia and José Benito: «35 fotturer på Kreta» ISBN: 9788282650182

In Drammen we find Haandbryggeriet, and if there was ever a Black Metal/Viking Metal version of beer it would have to be this one, “Odin’s Tipple”. Quotes from the web: “My god, that is the darkest beer I have ever seen. Pours like motor oil, sludgy and black”, “You think Guinness is dark? Brother, you … Continue reading »

I have already made a post about some of my favorite Norwegian beers. But it feels bad not to mention other Norwegian brewers of similar quality. I don’t think Norwegian beer in general is in much demand abroad and for a reason, unfortunately there is nothing interesting going on except for the various microbreweries that … Continue reading »

One more from the Culture Corner. The Norwegian band Enslaved is releasing their new album September 28th.

This is a brand new book from the authors of “Malta: 10 Great Walks”. For once I have the actual book in my hands already so I can tell you my initial impressions: The walks covers the entire island in what sure looks like (as sure I can be without actually using the book yet) … Continue reading »