Peloton Bar: For Oslo’s Cycling Fanatics

by Abi Prowse | Feb 7, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Norway

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Torggata is possibly Oslo’s hippest, most vibrant street. Linking the old city centre to up-and-coming Grünerløkka, this road is punctuated by bars, restaurants, and boutiques. Among these is Peloton: a unique bar and cafe set at...

Den Glade Gris: A Unique Dining Experience in Oslo

by Abi Prowse | Feb 6, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Norway

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Typical Norwegian food is probably best-known for being warm and hearty, and for primarily using locally-sourced ingredients. In-keeping with this tradition is Oslo’s rustic family-run restaurant, Den Glade Gris. As their little...

Reykjavik Fish Restaurant: Real Icelandic Seafood

by Abi Prowse | Feb 1, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Iceland

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Finding affordable places to eat traditional food in Iceland can often be challenging; with a cuisine rich in fresh fish and locally-reared meats, it’s a shame that many visitors miss out on the tastes that are so particular to...

Emilie & The Cool Kids: Sweet Treats in Reykjavik

by Abi Prowse | Jan 31, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Iceland

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse This lighthearted, French-born coffee house is located in Reykjavik’s vibrant Hlemmur neighbourhood, just East of the old town centre. What sets Emilie & The Cool Kids apart from its other cafe counterparts – aside from...

Mokka Kaffi: Reykjavik’s Retro Roastery

by Abi Prowse | Jan 30, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Iceland

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Veering away from the sleek minimalism and bright white decor of most Scandinavian haunts, Mokka Kaffi’s dark, retro interior is a welcome change. If you are not drawn in by the little red house itself, with a wooden chalet-like...

Reykjavik Roasters: Warming Your Soul

by Abi Prowse | Jan 28, 2020 | Destinations, Eat + Drink, Europe, Iceland

WORDS & PICTURES: Abi Prowse Iceland’s signature dark, wintry days can be made a little easier by a cup of artfully-roasted coffee from Reykjavik Roasters. Boasting three locations around the capital, this small roastery prides itself, unsurprisingly, on its...