by Johannes Cornelis Apon | 2023 | Biking
2023 The most famous archipelago in Arctic Norway is the Lofoten Islands, known for their breathtaking natural landscapes, which include majestic mountains, dramatic fjords, and pristine beaches. Additionally, they are renowned for their fishing heritage, midnight... 
by Johannes Cornelis Apon | 2022 | Biking
2022 Biking with two kids is a different ballgame. With our oldest son, we had been cycling day trips on our holiday in Loen in 2020, and testing 3-day bike adventures in Ryfylke and at the Nærøyfjord in 2021. With those positive experiences in mind and having heavily... 
by Johannes Cornelis Apon | 2021 | Biking
2021 In spring 2021, we successfully tested the concept of a mini-biking holiday with our 2-year old son. We had so much fun that we wanted to head out on a new biking adventure the same summer. This time, we picked the number one biking trail in Norway:... 
by Johannes Cornelis Apon | 2021 | Biking
2021 Our home town Jørpeland is the unofficial capital of the Ryfylke region. The landscape is very varied. Ryfylke is very suitable for first-time visitors to Norway, as the region is a sort-of Norway in miniature, with islands and islets, inlets and hamlets, amidst... 
by Johannes Cornelis Apon | 2020 | Biking, Travel
2020 Loen has become a very popular destination, or more precisely: stop-over. We had seen the online photos and heard the stories but wanted to do things differently. So we visited Loen in autumn and decided to stay a few days, so we had time to explore the area. And... 
by Johannes Cornelis Apon | 2007 | Biking
2007 During my first year in Norway, studying friluftsliv (outdoor life) at Hardanger Folk High School, I made more than 60 Norwegian friends, from all over the country. I asked them where they lived, and if they were interested in me visiting them during the summer....