10 of the best scenic rail journeys in Europe
Nothing quite beats the romance of travelling on a steam train or shunting through mountains. These rides showcase Europe’s spectacular landscapes
Norway
Exciting new restaurants: Three new 2 star restaurants in the Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2019
The Michelin Guide Nordic Countries 2019 caters for every type of visitor with a passion for gastronomy and recommends the best places to eat and stay across all categories of comfort and price. This year’s guide lists starred restaurants first, followed by restaurants with a Bib Gourmand, and then restaurants classified with the Plate symbol, … Read more
This is the podium of Bocuse d’or 2019, the biennial world chef championship
Another full Nordic podium! And the winner is… Team DENMARK! Congratulations to Kenneth Toft-Hansen, Christian Wellendorf Kleinertt and coach Rasmus Kofoed for their incredible work on the two gourmet themes of the 2019 Bocuse d’Or Finale! After 62 national selections, 3 continental selections during 2 years, 24 selected chefs competed to win the most … Read more
The best cheese in the world is running out fast. What should we eat instead?
The winner of this year’s World Cheese awards is made by a Norwegian farmer with only 12 cows. While you’re waiting for next year’s batch, here are some alternatives
Going Under: Norway is home to the world’s largest underwater restaurant
The guests of this immersed gourmet restaurant are invited to dine five and a half meters below the surface while the panoramic view of the ocean floor is providing the dramatic backdrop. When it opens next spring, Under Restaurant will be the largest underwater restaurant in the world and Europe’s first underwater restaurant. Snøhetta-designed Under … Read more
UK drives into e-vehicle fast lane with 11% sales rise
Electric vehicles’ share of new UK registrations rises to 2%, still falling far short of Norway’s 48%