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Located on the northwestern outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama (嵐山) has been famed for its natural landscapes and cultural heritage since the Heian period (794–1185). Flanked by the Katsura River to the southwest, it is home to numerous temples such as Tenryu-ji (天龍寺, Temple of the Heavenly Dragon), as well as natural landmarks including the bamboo groves and Togetsukyo Bridge (渡月橋, Moon Crossing Bridge). Once among the most popular retreats for the Japanese aristocracy, Arashiyama remains today one of the busiest destinations for visitors from around the world. ...

As people in Oslo brace for one of the hottest summers in recent years, the city’s cafés are bursting with ideas and creativity in crafting their summer menus. Some are sticking to their signature summer drinks, which have already become classics in the collective memory, while others have come up with new ideas and completely broadened the horizon of the city’s café scene. The following are five places this summer offering the most outstanding summer drinks in Oslo. ...

Despite the rising popularity of cardamom buns (“kardemommebolle” in Norwegian) and other newcomers over the past decade, the cinnamon bun (“kanelbolle” or “kanelsurr”) retains its dominate position among the Scandinavian pastries. For most Scandinavians, the cinnamon bun is not just a traditional pastry for the afternoon tea break (“fika” as they say in Sweden), but also a symbol of leisure and unconditional happiness deeply rooted in memories since childhood. In 1999, the first Cinnamon Bun Day (“Kanelbollens dag”) was instituted by the Swedish Home Baking Council (Hembakningsrådet) on October 4th to celebrate and promote the pastry. Since then, the Cinnamon Bun Day has become an annual theme day across the whole Nordic region. Following is our list of the best cinnamon buns you can find in Oslo: ...