Oslo was a stranger to me, as this is my first time visiting Oslo and staying in Iselin’s home. After I experienced Iselin’s hospitality, her politeness and her authentic charm, this Tigerstaden is like a true friend to me from now on.
Her directions for guest check in was smooth clear and simple. At first, she said she can leave the key in a key pick up box for me at the Oslo Central Station. As my flight was arriving in Oslo almost close to midnight, and she said she can wait for me to arrive at her home. After I arrived past midnight, she left the key in a secret spot for me to pick up, this reflects the cleverness and flexibility of her host experience.
Iselin’s home is sparkling clean, her bed is comfortably soft and helped me have a truly good night sleep. The bathroom is modern and also sparkling clean, not a single drop of water on the floor when I arrived.
Her kitchen was my favorite part, it has a touch of Norwegian home decor and aura, simplicity combine with elegantly decorated, and a rustic feel. This was very refreshing and I rarely experienced anything close or similar to this kitchen. Once you cooked a simple but delicious meal, just to seat at her kitchen table and dinning at her little and cozy kitchen corner, it makes you relaxing instantly and forget about all your worries and stresses of daily traveling.
She went out to work quite early and come home late at the evening, so basically you will enjoy the privacy all by yourself most of the time. Iselin’s politeness is remarkable and respect of her guests freedom, she will chat with you about your daily encounters of sightseeing and provide numerous recommendations about places and things to see or do in Oslo. Her friendliness and hospitality is authentic and true.
She is an adventurer herself, the wall is posted with the photos documenting Iselin and her friends’s visits and her travel history of the world. She has been to so many cities and countries, which I have never dreamed of or imagined myself will go. So I am truly admire her for that outdoor spirit.
I am very honored and felt lucky to meet such a wonderful host, hope I can come back next time when I am visiting Oslo again.
I think I made two true friend after I get off the airplane and step on this magnificent Tigerstaden for the first time—-Oslo & Iselin:)