Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon travel to Houston on the occasion of the world's largest and most important oil trade conference, the Offshore Technology Conference. We got an insight on the Royal Couple’s expectations for the trip to the U.S., their commitment to Norwegian youth and their experience as Norwegians abroad.

Other than eating ice cream (as much as you want!), greeting the Royals (if you are in Oslo), and waiving the Norwegian flag, singing is an important part of the festivities during the Norwegian Constitution day. We picked out some of our favorite songs for you. Ja vi elsker dette landet, Norge i rødt, hvitt og blått and Nordlandsminne.

What is not to love about Oslo in the springtime? The air is clean and clear, flowers are blossoming, and people are happy because the warm weather is finally back. If you are lucky enough to visit Oslo during the spring, summer or fall, we have several places to recommend!