An Englishman in Oslo
Jun 3, 2026
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7 min read
The Oslo Summer cheat sheet and all your regular favourites in this weeks Scoop
May 27, 2026
9 min read
Football fever, funky gigs, medieval madness, stand-up nights and a few Oslo curveballs to kick your weekend into life.
May 20, 2026
8 min read
and where to taste the real Norway according to your bank balance plus Champions league final and free Jazz!
May 13, 2026
The story behind 17 May, peek at a new Grünerløkka restaurant, look at smarter sleep with COCO-MAT and find a few gigs, quizzes and comedy nights worth leaving the house for.
May 6, 2026
11 min read
Flowers, comedy, live music, walking tours, and a few useful notes before the city starts building towards 17 May.
Apr 29, 2026
13 min read
Also why the best bits of this city happen in pubs, cafés, church halls, business events, reader emails, and places you only find from a poster on a pole.
Apr 22, 2026
10 min read
Airport food downgrades, a French bistro worth knowing, and a few better reasons to leave the house this week
Apr 15, 2026
Cheap eats, curious culture, live picks and a few useful ways to get more out of Oslo this week.
Apr 8, 2026
17 min read
The best cafés in Oslo for working, a very strong bistro shout, this week’s gigs and quick hits, and a dream home with enough oak to impress anyone.
Feb 18, 2026
15 min read
...and why you should too..PLUS A derelict dream home and a Bipolar night out
Feb 11, 2026
I love living in Oslo, I hope you do too?
Feb 4, 2026
Could it be the amount of moisturiser and Vitamin D you need to survive winter?
Jan 28, 2026
14 min read
..and why you shouldn't either, in Oslo it's up to you to make the first move. Getting the Scoop is a great first move!
Jan 21, 2026
Post–Blue Monday optimism: flights, fjord views, cosy wins, and an exclusive Scoop only offer to bring a smile to your face
Jan 14, 2026
12 min read
The curated handful of things actually worth getting your many layers on and Penguin walking down the street this week
Jan 7, 2026
Plus the usual curated 5 highlights of what is really worth leaving the house for all in a 5 min read
Dec 31, 2025
Local tips, winter plans, and a gentle start to 2026
Dec 24, 2025
5 min read
A quiet Christmas Eve note on light, community, and the small things that really matter
Dec 17, 2025
Where to go, what to drink, and what’s still worth leaving the house for.
Dec 10, 2025
...BTW have you got your extra entry for the Luxury Hamper giveaway?
Dec 3, 2025
A mild December, a packed Hobo Hotel, and all the best things happening this week in Oslo.
Nov 26, 2025
Culture, cocktails, markets and mezcal - the refined guide to weekend spending.
Nov 19, 2025
Hot Pop-up Studio, NYC style basement Jazz and a luxury hamper to be won
Nov 12, 2025
Meet the most interesting man in Oslo, the priciest property in the city and the return of Pour Decisions!
Nov 5, 2025
Private Gyms, Christmas lights and do Lawyers have souls?
