The world’s longest undersea power connection was switched on last month, allowing Norway and the UK to share renewable energy. Read more about the world’s longest undersea power cable linking Norway and UK. National Grid is a joint venture with Norwegian system operator Statnett. The €1.6 billion ($1.86 billion) project is a major contribution to […]
Chervil in Scandinavia
Chervil is a very old herb in Nordic cuisine, but almost impossible to buy. People who love it and know how to use it are almost gone, and young cooks have yet to discover its virtues – so even in Scandinavia you have to grow your own. Learn more about chervil in Scandinavia. How it […]
Norway – The World’s Fourth Largest Shipping Nation
Norway is currently the world’s fourth largest shipping nation measured by value with almost a tenth of the total global trading tonnage. Norway is also one of the nations with the highest share of its fleet under its own flag. Norwegian shipowners are particularly active in the international tanker, bulk-carrier, chemical-carrier, gas-carrier, car-ferry and cruise […]
Lazing Around On The Lizard In Cornwall
Lounging on the Lizard as you cosy-up in coastal hotel or cottage in Cornwall. This remote and wild place in the UK offers visitors a really diverse and at times a dreamy destination. Located in West Cornwall with Lizard Point…
12 Sardinian Pasta Recipes Worth Trying.
In the world of Italian pasta, the island of Sardinia is pretty unique. There, you can find some very ancient types of pasta that you won’t find anywhere else in Italy. Among the most well-known and most used Sardinian pasta types are fregola, malloreddus and lorighittas. These three are prominent in this collection of 12…