André’s place is an amazing find for Oslo. The apartment is only 10 minutes from the city center, easily accessible by tram or bus, and located in a hip neighborhood with a lot of cool bars and restaurants. The space itself is a minimalist retreat with all modern amenities; André has a great decorative eye, and I really appreciated what he did with the lighting and plants to make it a cozy place to hang out. I didn’t see much of André because he was working, but when he was around he was friendly, chatty, and quick to offer help (when I complained about the city’s ice, he lent me some boot spikes).