Summary of My Norway-in-a-Nutshell Trip
Honestly, this was my first attempt to commit time to do a day-by-day blogging of my Norway-in-a-Nutshell trip. It was a time-consuming affair, as writing, journalling or blogging should be focused on quality rather than quantity, on passion rather than facts. In this aspect, this would be a work in progress, and I might just add more bits and pieces in time to come. But with everything, I would have less time once I am back in Singapore. So it would be wise to summarise everything here, at least as a tidy first draft. 
Norway Day-by-Day Journal Entries
Throught the Norway trip, I have stopped to take many 360 photos. I was able to upload them into a single Norway collection at Kuula. You can see my 360 photos via this link or directly below.
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 Searching for the Right Travel Hashtags Looking for the right hashtags to add to your travel posts on Instagram, or even on Facebook or your blog can help others find your entry. This can also help boost views, and get more people commenting on your photos and entries. In addition, travel hashtags can also help you find other like-minded instagrammers who love travelling as much as you do. If this is the case, what are the evergreen hashtags that you can most likely use for your posts? Read on to find out.  Unique Travel Hashtags that are not Overused While there are the common and conventional hashtags such as #travel or #holiday or #vacation, they are not really the case. Due to the large number of uses for these hashtags, your entry would be easily buried by other new snapshots by fellow travellers. Instead, consider these hashtags which are related to the theme and love for travelling but not overused:
 One key trick is to choose your travel hashtags based on your personal travel philoshopy such that it is intrinsically you. Another key point is to use your hashtags consistently so that your followers will be able to see your photos (this is most evident when you have posted a large collection of photos over time). Some possible examples:
 Hashtag Your Locations One key idea also is to hashtag your locations. It could be both the country as well as the city that you are exploring. For example, I am currently exploring Norway and I am in the city of Kirkenes. I would use these hashtags: #norway #kirkenes. More often than not, I would recieve not only likes by the locals but sometimes also from the businesses in the city. Another option could be a variation such as #instanorway #ignorway.  Associated with Brand-related Travel Hashtags
Many city and country tourism boards and offices have their unique hashtags, and it is often a smart thing to include them in as well. Travel magazines and media also have their own branded hashtags which would help with your outreach. For example, the best IG hashtags for Oslo for tourism would be the following:
So, if you are not using the hashtags well, you might want to consider using appropriate hashtags in the future. Remember to use between 7 to 25 hashtags as this range seems to generate the best views. Enjoy!  Trondheim, the charming third largest city in Norway With a population of 193,000, Trondheim is not a big city on a European scale. However, it is the third largest in Norway. I personally did not have much time to spend in Trondheim, but I was still able to catch most of the key attractions, which I would share more here.  The Nidarodomen Cathedral on an overcast day The Nidarodomen Cathedral - Gothic Style Trondheim has a number of sights that each year are among the most visited in Trøndelag. The Nidarosdomen cathedral is an impressive sight. The cathedral is the national sanctuary of Norway, built over the grave of St. Olav. Work began in 1070, but the oldest parts still in existence date from the middle of the 12th century. Nidarodomen Cathedral also calls to fame as being the world's northernmost medieval cathedral. You can choose to visit the cathedral together with the Archbishop's Palace. Otherwise you can have a sit at the entrance to take in the sights of the various sculptures adorning the various levels of the cathedral. Joint Ticket – Nidaros Cathedral - The Archbishop Palace Adults NOK 200 Students/Children (6-15) NOK 80 Families NOK 480 (2 adults and max 3 children) Nidaros Cathedral Adults 110 Students/Children (6-15 years) Families 265 (2 adults and max 3 children) Tips on getting the most out of the Cathedral visit
 The colourful wharfs and their reflection in the river The Old Wharves of Trondheim, Norway The oldest of the wharves along the River Nidelva date back to the 18th century; nevertheless, they still give the impression of the waterfront as it was long before then. The wharves are colourful and and well-maintained. The wharfs have a long history as storage facilities and loading/unloading cargo from the ships that came with traders from all over. The oldest wharfs in Trondheim was built around 1700 on both sides of the river Nidelven and the best-preserved wharfs today are the ones on the Bakklandet side, between the Old Town Bridge (Gamle Bybro) and Bakke Bridge.  There's a floating platfrom near the petrol kisok which you could access to take great photos  Trondeim Bicycle Lift Invented in 1993, this is the one and only bicycle lift in the world, and you can find it in Trondheim. When using the lift, the right foot is placed on the starting point (the left foot stays on the bicycle pedal). After pushing the start button, the user is pushed forward and a footplate emerges. A common mistake among tourists and other first-time users is that they don't keep their right leg outstretched and their body tilted forward. This makes it hard to maintain balance on the footplate, and can result in falling off. This is very popular in Trondheim partly due to the university population coupled with the relatively flat grounds in Trondheim, making it a city that's very bicycle-friendly.  Kristiansten Fortress Kristiansten Fortress
Kristiansten Fortress is one of Trondheim’s main landmarks. The fort was built after the great city fire in 1681 and now stands guard over the city. It saved the city from conquest by Sweden in 1718. The fortress was decommissioned in 1816 by king Charles XIV John. The fort offers a spectacular view over Trondheim and its surroundings, the fjord and the mountains. Currently this fortress is managed by the Norwegian Defence Estates Agency. Opening hours Monday - Saturday 9-18 Sunday (summer season) 10-17 |
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