About this episode

This episode features Curtis Rojak sharing insights on seven hidden gems in Oslo, Norway, and discusses the essence of truly knowing a city as a local.

Oslo doesn't hit you the way other European capitals do. There's no single monument everyone leaves talking about, and yet people consistently walk away from this city with a feeling they can't quite explain. Curtis Rojak is an American expat who has lived in Europe for over 25 years and holds dual Norwegian-American citizenship. He is the founder of Viking Biking, Oslo's premier guided bike and hiking tour company, and has led more than 3,000 tours through Oslo on foot and by bike. This episode is a local's guide to Oslo, recorded in my living room with Curtis. We cover seven hidden gems in the city, from a haunting mausoleum most tourists never find to a private island cabin you can rent for a night on the Oslo Fjord. This episode covers what makes a place feel like home versus just a place you've visited, what it takes to genuinely know a city at a local level, and how to discover the experiences that don't make it into guidebooks. You'll also hear honest conversation about building a life abroad long-term, what draws people to certain places, and why the best travel experiences often come from knowing someone who actually lives there. Curtis brings real depth on Oslo…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Moore

Guest: Curtis Rojak

Topics covered

• hidden gems
• local experiences
• travel
• expat life
• Oslo
• authentic discovery

Keywords

• Oslo
• hidden gems
• Viking Biking
• local guide
• expat
• travel experiences
• authentic discovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Viking Biking

Places: Oslo, Norway, Oslo Fjord, Europe

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