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Mathew Paul Gundersen

Mathew is a British (og litt Norsk) guy living in Stavanger, Norway. He is a journalist, a literature student and a keen runner (amongst other things).
A tram and bicycles in downtown Oslo, Norway

Living in Norway Without a Car

A swimmer in a Norwegian fjord

Famous Scandinavian Swimmers

Norway's Sami Parliament 2017-2021 Photo: Kenneth Hætta / Sami Parliament.

Famous Sami People

The MS Scandinavian Star showing the fire damage after the disaster at sea

Remembering the MS Scandinavian Star Ferry Disaster

Earthquakes in Norway and Scandinavia

Earthquakes in Norway

Viewpoint from a hike in Oslo, Norway

Hiking in Oslo: The Best Trails Around Norway’s Capital

Norwegian flatbread on a plate

Norwegian Flatbread: A Traditional Favourite

Woman walking a dog on a mountain hike in Norway

Dogs in Norway

University of Oslo downtown campus

UiO Student Experience During Coronavirus Shutdown in Norway

Woman reading a Norwegian novel

Five Norwegian Novels to Read Before You Die

Stavanger harbour on a sunny day

11 Interesting Facts About Stavanger

Coffee culture in Scandinavia

Coffee Culture in Norway

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