Thanks to cold and dim winters, Norwegians opt for places that are comfortable and bright. This mostly means Spanish islands such as Mallorca (above) and Gran Canaria, Greek islands like Crete or coastal cities in Croatia. Anywhere in Southern Europe with a beach seems to do a trick, really, nonetheless by now a judgment of Syden has stretched to pleasant spots like Thailand and Dubai. For you, Syden can occur somewhere equally beach-y, but closer to home.Â
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