Salka Posted December 4, 2011 I don't know what to write here now because the thread title has it all. I guess I might add that I want to pick your brains. Also do any of you live where the Northern Lights make a regular appearance, that would work for me too - it doesn't have to be Iceland I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted December 4, 2011 Where I am currently (Trondheim, Norway) doesn't have a lot of aurora, but where I grew up there's a lot, and that's also where I'll be come Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted December 4, 2011 Don't, Hermie, she'll pick your brains! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted December 4, 2011 aaaah noo I need that for thinking about things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 4, 2011 SHAAAAAT AAAHP Toblix! Where did you grow up, Hermie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted December 5, 2011 Tromsø, Norway, quite far north of the arctic circle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted December 5, 2011 The cold makes their brains fat and tasty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 5, 2011 Oooh, I really want to go there. Tell me more about it... It looks like a really sweet place. I wanted to organise a trip there, potentially to see some Northern Lights action. Recommend me some stuffs plz and I will be eternally grateful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted December 5, 2011 Tell me more about it... It looks like a really sweet place. She's already thinking about the flavour of your brains! Stop while you can! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 5, 2011 I'm sure if I bashed your head in, all sorts of secrets would come tumbling out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabosher Posted December 5, 2011 *Sigh* That's not the way it works, Yufster... You have to tease it out, like a mole from a hole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted December 5, 2011 Sure thing! Here's the stuff I recommended for Kolzig last year: Right, then one of them is probably Polaria, the artic sea musem: It's cool, they have seals and stuff. o/ There's also the "Artic Cathedral", if you like fancy buildings: Then again, you can see it from most parts of the city, maybe not necessary to look at it up close? Another cool touristy thing is to check out the mountain lift, for a great view of the whole area: For eats, you of course have to go to the restaurant where I used to work, Vertshuset Skarven! There's a pub in the first floor; if you want the traditional Norwegian fish meal, that's the third floor, but if you're more like me, you prefer the steak house in the second floor.~ And as I recall you like rock/metal (well, you're Finnish, so duh), then you should check out BlåRock, a pub not far from the brewery. They play great music, have the walls covered in rock memorabilia, and serve some great burgers. Tourist companies arrange aurora hunting trips, but honestly, as long as you come in the right time period (between November and February/March), and pay attention, you'll probably see it somewhere. There's also stuff like reindeer sleighrides and whale safaris. Another cool way to go is taking the Coastal Express (Hurtigruten). It travels up along the Norwegian coast from Bergen in the west to the very top, at Nordkapp. It's kinda pricy though, even if you only go for a city or two. But it's a great way to see Norwegian nature and potentially northern lights. Any particular interests outside of Aurora? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 5, 2011 Thanks dude! Yeah, I really like exploring places, so whether it's museums or pubs or odd little restaurants, it's all good with me. It looks like a pretty magical place - I love walking about and seeing amazing scenery. I really love the dramatic landscapes in Norway/Iceland/places like that. I get so used to soft green hills all over Ireland and the UK, so it's really mindblowing to see some of the landscapes you have over there. Predictably, being Irish, I also love: beer. I love Germany for all of the amazing different beers it has. In the UK we have a lot of local ales wherever you go, which is great, but I get sad when I go back to Ireland and most places just have Carlsberg and Guinness. Live music is also something I'd love to see. Tromso sounds pretty winsome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted December 5, 2011 A travel tip for Norway – from someone who has never been to Norway – is to have enough money in your pocket at all times. From what I have understood, things can be quite expensive there compared to... well, most of the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 5, 2011 Yeah, my research also concluded that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted December 5, 2011 That is also my impression too, as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted December 5, 2011 You guys are secretly muggers, aren't you? "Carry lots of cash. LOTS of it. Walk through only the darkest alleys." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted December 5, 2011 Yeah. My other advice is to only go outside on daytime. Which is from May to September or something. Also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 5, 2011 I like the idea of months of darkness. The thought of never having to worry about the sun coming up on Monday morning at Glastonbury, that is awesome. I bet it would stave off hangovers etc until the summer months, or something. It feels like that's how it should work, anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted December 5, 2011 Hangovers are solar powered, it's just a scientific fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted December 5, 2011 I'm sure if I bashed your head in, all sorts of secrets would come tumbling out... Hot Fuzz! BING BING BING I WIN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orv Posted December 5, 2011 Hot Fuzz! BING BING BING I WIN! That's it! That's where he's fucking from! Godsdamnit! I was watching a movie the other day and the main male lead I knew I'd seen but I couldn't figure it out. He was the supermarket owner in Hot Fuzz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted December 5, 2011 I was watching a movie the other day and the main male lead I knew I'd seen but I couldn't figure it out. He was the supermarket owner in Hot Fuzz. The Living Daylights! BING BING BING I WIN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted December 5, 2011 I like the idea of months of darkness. Maybe the idea of it is nice :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
