Runaway Viking - My gapyear down under

Runaway Viking - My gapyear down under 9/4/14 - 5/8/14: Cycled solo from Perth to Sydney (and parts up to Brisbane)
6/8/14 - 01/01/15: Back A feel or restlessness in me. To let go and be free.

ABOUT
My gapyear is about experiencing new cultures and seeing things I never thought possible.

*VIKING*
Just in case you wonder about the Viking part; go back a thousand years and Norway was filled with Vikings whom travelled the world. Hence runaway Viking, except I don't sail in a wooden ship and carry a sword.

*ORIGIN OF THIS VIKING*
I was born and bred in Norway, a cold country in the Nort

hern Europe that's often associated with polar bears, snow and oil. I grew up in a small city, Hokksund, before I moved to a small village, Åros, when I was 10 years old. Though I've never been diagnosed with ADHD, I've always had a ton of energy. My mother got told on many a teacher-parent meeting that "...you're son is well behaved, polite and stays in his seat, but he hardly ever sits STILL in his seat.".

*WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF THIS?*
My goal is to share and gain experiences. If you've managed to find my site, chances are that you've been looking for travel related stuff. I hope that my blog and FB page can inspire YOU to travel the world. Maybe you're a bit worried, like I was (and still am). Maybe you need some tips and tricks on what to do or how to get it. With this blog, I aim to inspire YOU. So if you get anything out of my experiences, if they inspire you, the blog has done its purpose. I'm not rich, far from it. I don't sleep in fancy hotels or fly first class. I'm an average broke graduate looking to see the world. IF you think you're to poor to travel, you're wrong. Tag along with me and see what happens.

10/11/2014

This is a short clip from the hardest day of my journey across Oz, possibly the toughest day of my life. Halfway across the Nullarbor crossing. Shed many tears that day, but with the help of some great motivational speeches on my iPod (and fair bit of ibuprofen gel) I got there. Seems so long ago! Crazy!

10/11/2014

Hi guys, sorry I haven't posted anything lately. I've been sorting through a lot of stuff last few months, but starting to get back on track now :D Started editing the clips from my trip, but it's taking a while since I've got limited time each day to spend it on cause of work and other stuff. BUT I'm getting there :) Going to post a clip later TONIGHT from the hardest day of my entire journey. So stay tuned!

09/10/2014

They say the only cure to "travellers blues" is to travel some more. So I decided to embrace that theory. In November I'll be in London (and the surrounding area) visiting friends :D Travel

Watching a travel documentary with Simon Reeve, in my opinion one the best documentary presenters ever, as he travels Ma...
26/09/2014

Watching a travel documentary with Simon Reeve, in my opinion one the best documentary presenters ever, as he travels Mauritius, Madagascar and Seychelles. THAT is my dream, to become like Simon. To travel the far corners of the world and to see things few Europeans have ever seen! :D

19/09/2014

I saw a lot going across OZ, but this was probably the cutest thing ever!

This couple take in animals that have been injured in traffic accidents or similar and nurse them back to top health.

Filmed July 2014
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Music "Sunset" by Evgeny Grinko is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.0 Germany License.

True words indeed
09/09/2014

True words indeed

BLOG: Packing for trips can either be the hardest part of your trip or the easiest
01/09/2014

BLOG: Packing for trips can either be the hardest part of your trip or the easiest

My list of "Places I'm going before I die" just keeps growing!! Some amazing places here people!
23/08/2014

My list of "Places I'm going before I die" just keeps growing!! Some amazing places here people!

Some days you just need to sit back and enjoy some beautiful scenery. Today is that day. Friday (August 15) is National Relaxation Day; in honor of that joyous occasion, here are 15 stunning spots you should visit to recharge and detox from every...

First few days home have been great. Nice to be back! Over the next five months, the plan is to edit ALL the clips from ...
20/08/2014

First few days home have been great. Nice to be back! Over the next five months, the plan is to edit ALL the clips from my trip and see if I can make it into a documentary. Plus write several more bike related posts on my blog :D Besides that I'll be working fulltime in a supermarket and getting fit & ready for the army in January (excited!!). So don't go anywhere. The physical adventure itself might be over, but my journey ain't! Cheers!

Selfie at 30 000ft :D I do love Norwegian and their free in-air WiFi!
15/08/2014

Selfie at 30 000ft :D I do love Norwegian and their free in-air WiFi!

Time to go home :D
15/08/2014

Time to go home :D

THANK YOU ALL! My trip is coming to an end on Friday morning and so is the fundraiser. You guys donated AU$709 (£395/406...
13/08/2014

THANK YOU ALL!
My trip is coming to an end on Friday morning and so is the fundraiser. You guys donated AU$709 (£395/4061 kr) to Clown Doctors Australia and 11 615 kr (AU$ 2026/£1127) to sykehusklovnene (Hospital Clown Norway). This is going to make a HUUUGE difference for these charities and for the children they'll be helping.

So on behalf of Clown Doctors Australia, Sykehusklovnene, myself and the other organisers: Thank you!

Stopped by Singleton hospital today to say thanks to my physiotherapist who helped me get back on my feet again, literal...
12/08/2014

Stopped by Singleton hospital today to say thanks to my physiotherapist who helped me get back on my feet again, literally, and off crutches and wheelchair. Without her help and expertise I would never have recovered anywhere near as well I did and never have been able to do what I've done this year. Thank god for the NHS!

Hello Dubai ;)
06/08/2014

Hello Dubai ;)

One last look at the opera house and harbour bridge. Now on the train headed for the airport. I'M COMING HOME :D
05/08/2014

One last look at the opera house and harbour bridge. Now on the train headed for the airport. I'M COMING HOME :D

Ready to board... Sydney here we come :D
05/08/2014

Ready to board... Sydney here we come :D

It's still ONE DAY LEFT for you to donate! Go onto www.runawayviking.com/p/donate.html and select which charity you want...
04/08/2014

It's still ONE DAY LEFT for you to donate! Go onto www.runawayviking.com/p/donate.html and select which charity you want, Clown Doctors Australia, sykehusklovnene Norway or how about both? You'll be helping children in hospitals and giving them a much better chance at a speedy recovery! :D

03/08/2014

Sorry I didn't upload this sooner, slipped my mind. This is the interview I did with the (Australian) WIN News Channel. Thanks to my mate John for arranging it!

Glasshouse Mountains
03/08/2014

Glasshouse Mountains

Japanese-Norwegian selfie at the Glasshouse Mountain lookout :D
30/07/2014

Japanese-Norwegian selfie at the Glasshouse Mountain lookout :D

Found a kiwi stall at the market :D Kia ora kiwi power!
27/07/2014

Found a kiwi stall at the market :D Kia ora kiwi power!

25/07/2014

I've seen more kangaroos this week, than I have in the rest of Australia :D

24/07/2014

Just seen my first Australian snake :D COOL

Met my second Australian cousin. Went hiking up a mountain. Viking power!!!
23/07/2014

Met my second Australian cousin. Went hiking up a mountain. Viking power!!!

BLOG: Thinking about going touring? A question you might ask yourself is: panniers or trailer?
23/07/2014

BLOG: Thinking about going touring? A question you might ask yourself is: panniers or trailer?

Strawberry field selfie :D The good thing about starting work at 06:30 is that Im finished by 2PM! I really need a hairc...
22/07/2014

Strawberry field selfie :D The good thing about starting work at 06:30 is that Im finished by 2PM! I really need a haircut, cause this is just getting ridiculous...

Made a traditional Norwegian dish for the family I'm staying with, fiskegrateng (''fish bake'') :D served with potatoes ...
21/07/2014

Made a traditional Norwegian dish for the family I'm staying with, fiskegrateng (''fish bake'') :D served with potatoes and carrots

Birthday party on the beach :D
20/07/2014

Birthday party on the beach :D

19/07/2014

The work on the farm is hard, but good. Mainly the work involves picking strawberries and lettuce, making boxes (yes) and packing stuff. The people I'm staying with are lovely and so welcoming! Today is our day off and we're going to the beach for a birthday party :D Living with four Japanese girls is proving to be quite fun. The phrase "lost in translation" could not apply any more. Every time I do something, I have four Japanese girls giggling in the background. I now really want to go to Japan one day, maybe after the army? After all, Norway did sign an agreement with Japan in 2012 for a Working Holiday visa scheme. We'll see :D Anyway, beach time!

Jobben på gården er tungt, men bra. Hovedsaklig så går det ut på å plukke jordbær og salat, lage esker (ja) og pakke ting. Folka jeg bor hos er kjempe hyggelige og veldig gjestfrie (er det rett ord på norsk?)! Idag har vi fri og skal strakt dra til stranda for en bursdag :D Å bo med fire japanske jenter viser seg å være ganske moro. Utrykket "lost in translation" kunne ikke vært mere relevant. Hver gang jeg gjør noe, har jeg fire japanske jenter fnisende i bakgrunnen. Nå har jeg veldig lyst til å dra til Japan en dag, kanskje etter forsvaret? For Norge signerte en avtale med Japan i 2012 om et Working Holiday visum sammarbeid. Vi får se :D Uansett, tid for stranda!

Tom-Daniel Laugerud :) Arigato!
17/07/2014

Tom-Daniel Laugerud :) Arigato!

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Halfway there
Halfway there

This is a short clip from the hardest day of my journey across Oz, possibly the toughest day of my life. Halfway across the Nullarbor crossing. Shed many tears that day, but with the help of some great motivational speeches on my iPod (and fair bit of ibuprofen gel) I got there. Seems so long ago! Crazy!

A little fella
A little fella

I saw a lot going across OZ, but this was probably the cutest thing ever! This couple take in animals that have been injured in traffic accidents or similar and nurse them back to top health. Filmed July 2014 __ Music "Sunset" by Evgeny Grinko is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 2.0 Germany License.

WIM News
WIM News

Sorry I didn't upload this sooner, slipped my mind. This is the interview I did with the (Australian) WIN News Channel. Thanks to my mate John for arranging it!

I've seen more kangaroos this week, than I have in the rest of Australia :D

Just seen my first Australian snake :D COOL

Staying in an ashram (monastery) this week. Hopefully it will be an eventful week indeed :)

It's 01:05 and I'm at the couch terminal waiting for the night bus up to Byron Bay

Had a really great day. AMAZING scenery and many fine beaches. This is one of them :D

This makes up for a sh*t day on the bike. The couple I'm staying with have baby kangaroo :D I will get to hold it later!!!! This makes up for all the sh*t days. So cute :D

ABC Radio interview
ABC Radio interview

Interview with Narelle Graham on "Riverland Today". Source: http://blogs.abc.net.au/sa/2014/06/runaway-viking-hits-the-riverland.html?site=riverland&program=riverland_mornings

First day on the citrus farm. Was raining today, so couldn't work outside, but was taught how to pack and stack oranges. Genuinely quite interesting :D

Sunrise :D

ANZAC Dawn service
ANZAC Dawn service

ANZAC Dawn service, where one remember and honour the people that have died in wars in Australia and New Zealand

(Closed) Yalata roadhouse
(Closed) Yalata roadhouse

Yalata roadhouse, all boarded up. Still some people living there, so didn't want to stay too long. Bit eerie to be honest...

The Lion King
The Lion King

Starting the day Lion King style. Think I was loosing it that morning, haha!

How I communicate
How I communicate

How I've been communicating when there's been no signal... Payphones.

I MADE IT :D

Update

The Color Run 2014 + A surprise proposal at the end <3
The Color Run 2014 + A surprise proposal at the end <3

The first The Color Run in New Zealand, the most epic paint party ever. Over 9000 running, covered in paint and dancing the some crazy beats! This was absolutely amazing. Also the guy preposing to his boyfriend at the end, SO romantic. The entire crowd went crazy. So if there's a Color Run near you, sing up NOW. The Color Run New Zealand

International Buskers Festival 2014
International Buskers Festival 2014

Auckland (and NZ) is playing host to the International Buskers Festival 2014, a four day festival containing some of the worlds BEST street performers. SOO Many great ones! (So about the quality, filmed on my phone...digital zoom)

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