storm Archives - Weekendstop https://weekendstop.com/tag/storm/ Travel Inspiration Sun, 11 Sep 2016 22:13:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://weekendstop.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/weekend-icon.jpg storm Archives - Weekendstop https://weekendstop.com/tag/storm/ 32 32 Winter Storm Jonas New York https://weekendstop.com/destinations/america/winter-storm-jonas-new-york/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-storm-jonas-new-york https://weekendstop.com/destinations/america/winter-storm-jonas-new-york/#respond Sat, 23 Jan 2016 22:07:48 +0000 http://weekendstop.com/?p=4917

How bad can a snow storm be here? Coming from Norway I did not have any great expectations about winter storm Jonas New York I was proven wrong. News media reports that the snow has hit Manhattan and train services will be suspended. That was the first sign that this was more than just an ordinary snowfall. Taking one of the last trains from Steinway station to get back to Manhattan before the service is suspended. Arriving in Manhattan this is my first sight, snow everywhere, stuck cars and blocked streets. Next to the taxi is two Norwegian girls trying to help out in a difficult situation. We all tried giving this guy a helping hand, he had been here for more than three hours. In that time he had managed to clear the snow from underneath his front tires. And he have a front wheel drive Toyota, not a smart move.   The streets are getting more and more challenging to drive on and businesses are closing up for the day to make sure staff can get home and out of Manhattan. Finding refuge from the storm at this restaurant, one of few still open at this time. Getting […]

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]]> https://weekendstop.com/destinations/america/winter-storm-jonas-new-york/feed/ 0 4917 Weekend to Harstad Norway https://weekendstop.com/destinations/weekend-to-harstad-norway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekend-to-harstad-norway https://weekendstop.com/destinations/weekend-to-harstad-norway/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:58:14 +0000 http://weekendstop.com/?p=3580 Weekend to Harstad Norway A weekend in northern Norway, travel to visit my family, celebrating grandma and meeting my newborn niece for the first time. Visiting the north during February you will have a good chance to experience the northern lights, Aurora Borealis. February is still one of the dark months with very limited daylight. It is most likely to be a cold weekend with sub zero temperatures, bring warm clothes and enjoy life where you wouldn’t think too many people lives. Small city life and arctic experience coming up! First leg KRS – OSL Norwegian airlines, perfect for low cost flights Second leg OSL – EVE Nothern Norway, amazing scenery Approaching the airport Passing the Tjelsund bridge on the way to Harstad from Evenes Airport (EVE) My childhood street Harstad as seen from our house Lunch at Jordbærpikene in Harstad Saying hi to my niece for the first time Grandma invites the family for cakes, celebrating 80 years! Queing to take the ferry Starting to snow as we wait for the ferry approche The weather is turing Winter roads Time to fly back, Bose QC15 headset is a lifesaver on all flights Evenes airport, check-in Retunring to the south of Norway, EVE […]

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