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It’s spring and I love Trondheim


Finally, after what I feel has been a long winter with many cold days, icy winds, snow and ice (all of which I really hate), there …

Class difference in Great Britain in 1937


In this image apparently taken back in 1937 by an unknown photographer, we have a very … ehhh… should I call it “shocking” example …

Thailand’s oldest car for sale


Recently, the oldest car in Thailand was listed for sale. Whether it was eventually sold and what price the new owner had to cough …

Defeating Dengue


Recently, the English speaking Thai newspaper Bangkok Post had an interesting article about how to defeat dengue fever, and the …

Have a nice week ahead...


Wishing you all a very good Sunday evening: here is a video wishing that you all had a most wonderful weekend and that the week …

While we wait… 


While we are waiting for the next bLOG entry, "My Pride, My Thai part 21: The new dawn begins right here” why not spend a short …

My Pride, My Thai part 20: Back to work again... 


Everybody’s time is one of the most valuable things they have, and even my time has it’s own price. Within hours after touching …

My Pride, My Thai part 19 The two forgotten hotels


During my last year’s summer tavels to Thailand, I created a total of 50+ stories for my bLOG. At the moment now, I’m not entirely …

My Pride, My Thai part 18: Departure for Norway


Eventually, it was time to head for the airport. It had been so wonderful spending my last meal(s) and a large part of the last …

My Pride, My Thai part 17: Nearing the end


As my time in Thailand quickly approached the end, I felt that I had the very same feelings I have always had when having to leave. …

Not everything on FB is close to reality


You really can’t believe in everything you find on FB, am I right?. Thes below test-results are a bucketload of rubbish, but they …

Cartoons for the weekend


What a better way is there to start Easter holiday than with a great big smile? Below are four samples of some pretty great cartoons …

Politicians and business leaders are excempted at saving the world


While the politicians here in Norway, and world leaders everywhere else in the world, are urging people to stop using a car so that …

Planespotting in Hell


Yesterday (Friday March 18th 2016) was supposed to be a special day for planespotters at Værnes Aiport Trondheim (located near the …

My Pride, My Thai part 16: LiT Bangkok Hotel


After a wonderful time at Kanchanaburi, and on my way back to the city with the worlds longest city name, I was notified that there …

My Pride, My Thai part 15: The luxurious resort


During my travels, I was invited to spend a night at what had been claimed to be a luxurious resort and retreat. I was off course …

The cold response


The joint navy excercise Cold Response in Norwegian waters involving the navy of several countries this past weeks, is now over …

My Pride, My Thai part 14: Returning to Kanchanaburi


After a very good night sleep in a shipping container, and a good breakfast with complementary refills, I was again ready to continue …

My Pride, My Thai part 13: Hua Hin Inbox


After having been on the road alone for what seemed an eternity, it was time to make a decision as to where I would spend the next …

Bon voyage 


Some people spend time working, others spend time shopping, while another group is on perhaps the cruise of their lifetime. Trollfjord …

Tiny World Panorama by DJI OSMO


These are just three samples of the so-called “Tiny World” images that I have done this past week with my DJI OSMO. With blue skies …

My Pride, My Thai part 12: The long drive to see the King


Ideally, I had to get going early in the morning: it would have been much earlier but I was after all on vacation and it didn’t …

My Pride, My Thai part 11-B: Coffee Love at Sakon Nakhon


This was supposed to be included in part 11 of My Thai, My Pride-stories, but because this was such a great experience for me, I …

My Pride, My Thai part 11: Sakon Nakhon


After a really good night rest, because I was indeed exhausted after the day prior, the morning really got going together with my …

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