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The royal castle, Oslo, February 2007

Making new friends in Singapore, 2003

The mantra of the Clinton campaign back in 1992 focused on what Bush ignored, but what people actually cared about. I'd be travelling more if I could afford it.
I'm Anders and live in Oslo, the capital of oil-spoiled Norway. This might give me an opportunity to travel more than an average world citizen, I know, but we do have bills up here as well...
I haven't done one of these around-the-world-trip nor been out for several months, but thanks to travel buddies it's been some holidays and weekend breaks in different corners of the world. Being a virtual tourist doesn't fit me in the long run. I need the smells and the tastes and getting to know the locals in-person rather than through reading. But then again, it's the economy, stupid...

-- I want the lot of what you got
and I want nothing that you're not --
Bono

Oustide my home, Oslo, November 2006

Summer in Oslo

Huk beach, Oslo

A 15 minutes bus ride from downtown Oslo takes you to Huk beach at Bygdoy. This recreational area is within walking distance to the viking museum and the royal farm. Here you can go swimming in the Oslofjord. In July and August the water temperature is between 20 and 23 degrees celsius (68-73F).

Travels coming up

Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Indonesia

January 2009: Bolivia (La Paz y Santa Cruz)
March 2009: Worms, Germany
April 2009: Pärnu, Estonia

Winter in Norway

Skiing in Telemark

From late November till late March there's most likely snow in the South of Norway. But I haven't seen any polar beers here yet even though many foreigners insists on it.

A kind of spa in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, March 2007

Intro Updated Jan 15, 2009
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rhopkins70 Aug 11, 2008 at 4:32 AM Report Abuse

Warmest wishes for your birthday. Sorry this is late (have not had internet lately...been house sitting). Greetings from cold Adelaide!
Laura_Mexico Aug 6, 2008 at 12:03 PM Report Abuse

Happy birthday! Hope you have a very good one. I loved your spa picture LOL! Cheers from Mexico...
anagrettel Aug 6, 2008 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! Regards from México =)
Mikebond Aug 6, 2008 at 1:57 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday!
Inesa-debruin Mar 27, 2008 at 1:59 PM Report Abuse

tussen tack !!! ( i hope i still remember how to write it hahahaaha ) greetz Inesa
ani_istanbul Dec 30, 2007 at 6:53 AM Report Abuse

Thank you thank you... Have a very nice new years with travellings.. Ani
WorldMeet2008 Dec 30, 2007 at 3:05 AM Report Abuse

"We have to get to know each other better, it makes us understand one another better, trust each other more, and live together more peacefully". ("United Buddy Bears" project). *** H-A-P-P-Y ** N-E-W ** Y-E-A-R !!
traveloturc Aug 6, 2007 at 11:52 AM Report Abuse

Hi Anders ,thanks a lot for your comments on my home page ,hope to see you sometimes ,somewhere in this part of the world...
sprdak11 Jul 17, 2007 at 6:48 AM Report Abuse

Hei Anders. Takk for gratulasjonen. Jeg ønsker deg en fin sommer . Hilsen :)
Tessa3 Feb 24, 2007 at 5:31 AM Report Abuse

Hei Anders, nydelige bilder!