Spotter since 2020
About me
I grew up on the sunny side of the Alps, in Slovenia, and my interest in wooden architecture took me to Norway during my studies. As you can see, I never left and I am happy and proud to call the North my home now. I work as an architect, but my creative brain always engages with numerous other fun projects on the side: I have a small design brand called Leva, organize pop-up foodie events with friends or develop ideas in Ohøy design collective.
My biggest playground, however, is nature, and there is plenty of it in Norway. I love the great outdoors and I try to dedicate most of my free time to surfing, biking, snowboarding, free-diving or just road-tripping around.
Why Oslo
I can compare Oslo to a bag of “smågodt” (mixed candy) - there are always some pieces that won't be to your liking, but you can surely find a handful that you will absolutely adore. My love for this city grew slowly and gradually - Oslo definitely isn't one of those sweet-talking charmers you had a summer crush on. If it were a person, I would picture it more as an introverted and soft-spoken fisherman with a big white beard, who, once you got to know him, would be an endless source of interesting stories and cozy company.
What I like most about this city is its perfect balance between nature and urbanity, its easygoing vibe and healthy lifestyle. I find the possibilities it offers quite a luxury - not many capitals are surrounded with cross-country trails, fantastic forests that are perfect for biking or sandy beaches where you can get a true summer vibe. Oslo really is a perfect hub for spontaneous and fun adventures.
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"Farine" in Kampen, one of Oslo's most charming neighborhoods, is a lovely bakery in a peculiar yellow house. Its kardamommebolle are now local favorites!
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R21 is located in the center of Oslo and is home to "Grafill", an organisation for students/workers in graphic design, illustration, animation and more...
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"Koie Ramen Munch" makes the tastiest ramen I have discovered in Oslo so far. The portions are big and the steaming broth packed with flavor!
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"Svovel" in Oslo is a magical little bookshop for kids. They have handpicked, beautifully illustrated volumes filled with fantastic stories & creatures...
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The lake of "Nøklevannet" is one of my favorites in Oslo. It has a neat little bathing area with a small sandy beach and a zillion little forest trails...
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"Tim Wendelboe" makes some of the best coffee in Oslo -- and that's not just my opinion, it's an agreed-upon fact! Get your cup and go to a nearby park...
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"Grønland Frukt Og Grønt" is where I do my groceries in Oslo! I come back for the friendly prices and buzzing atmosphere!
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A lush green mix of Oslo's unique urban farm, a cultural meeting point, a knowledge exchange platform and a funky wild park - this is "Losæter"!
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