A starting point for the true north Bodø is home to the world’s strongest maelstrom Saltstraumen and the Børvasstindan mountain range. The largest city in the county of Nordland is also just a boat ride away from both Moskenes in Lofoten and the old trading post at Kjerringøy. In Bodø, all sorts of activities are right on your doorstep. Enjoy your beer or a glass of Chablis outdoors on the quayside, as sea eagles soar across the horizon. Stamp your feet to a hard-hitting rock concert in the city park, or go shopping in the city’s modern malls or small specialist shops. In the winter, you can experience the northern lights from the pier in the harbour, or even better, from Rønvikfjellet mountain just outside the city centre. Bodø is situated on a peninsula in Northern Norway and offers a varied assortment of adventures. Here, you can go kayaking or golfing under the midnight sun, take a tour on a fast passenger boat through the impressive archipelago, or fish in the world’s strongest tidal current, Saltstraumen.

At Kjærringøy, you can experience Norway’s best-preserved seaside trading post, strongly evocative of the late 19th century, and enjoy the gentle island pace as well as beautiful beaches and jagged peaked mountains. Bodø is home to around 50,000 people and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country, with a lively urban scene. For those interested in arts and crafts, Bodø has a diverse community of local artists, glass blowers, potters and jewellery makers. The city also has a well developed music community, which has produced and continues to discover new talents on local, national and international stages. In the month of August, Bodø hosts two large music festivals, “Parkenfestivalen” and “Nordland Musikkfestuke”, both attracting thousands of people. Still, as Lonely Planet suggests, the city’s main charm lies in its backdrop of distant rugged peaks and vast skies. The Børvasstindan mountain range offers both hiking and climbing opportunities, and the Bodømarka forrest is great for skiing in the wintertime and long walks in the summer season.

Bodø also has the densest population of white-tailed sea eagles in the world, which is why the city often is often referred to as the Sea eagle capital. Bodø is the hub of Nordland and can be reached by plane, train and boat. If you want to expand your trip, the coastal route Kystriksveien to Trondheim starts in Bodø, and just across the Vestfjord by boat lies the world famous Lofoten Islands.yamaha r1 leather jacket Find more inspiration on Bodø’s official website.indian larry motorcycle frames for sale Find activities and attractionsred wing boots bunker hill Join a sea eagle safari, travel back in time at the old trading post at Kjerringøy, go fishing or diving in Saltstraumen, or enjoy the urban life of Bodø city centre.naruto motorcycle helmets

Things to do in Bodø Where to stay in Bodø Getting here and around Get more travel information at Bodø’s official website. Read more about northern lights Due to the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream, Bodø has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland. January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of -2°C. July and August are warmest with an average temperature of 12°C. April and May are the driest months, with an average 50 mm of rainfall. Bodø is known for strong winds all year round. You can experience midnight sun from May 30th to June 12th. Bodø doesn’t really have polar nights, but the sun hides behind the mountains between December 10th and January 9th. Get the latest weather forecast on yr.no. Bodø also offers … There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to do."There's something for everyone to love at McDonald's."

At least that's what McDonald's says (and Lebron James stands by the claim, too). If you feel the promise falls a little flat, you might've missed Mickey D's "secret menu." Tired of that classic Big Mac? Why not try a McGangBang instead? Feel that your McNuggets could be a bit more sprightly? Next time, order them "fresh." These mystical order transformations appear on multiple online sources. Sites like #HackTheMenu and SecretMenuholic offer tips and tricks for fast food fans who like to order outside of the box. If you're curious how to get fish, chicken and beef all under the same bun (and who wouldn't be?), these hacks are for you. Do note, these items are definitely more "hacks" than unique food orders. But, if you think hard about it, McDonald's serves about four basic foods and dresses them up with sauces and McNames to feign variety. Nevertheless, some of these hacks will actually save you a couple of bucks, while others will just take your tastebuds on a little trip around the world's most beloved fast food restaurant.

Without further ado, here are 13 of McDonald's off-the-menu items to give a whirl: Description: It's a vintage throwback revived. , this used to be "a staple of the old McDonalds Menu." It's a classic cheeseburger meal (comes with a soda!), with two cheeseburgers. For the simple diner, and the simply hungry. How To Order: Ask for the 2-cheeseburger meal. If your cashier hasn't heard of it, order an additional cheeseburger alongside your classic cheeseburger meal. Description: This monstrosity is a McTribute to KFC's infamous Double Down. The buns of the burger are replaced with three McChicken patties. How To Order: Ask for three McChickens and a Big Mac. Expect your hands to a little McMessy as you put it all together. Description: This is a Big Mac made with quarter pound patties. A regular Big Mac is made with 1.6 oz patties, and the Quarter Pounder is made with 4 oz patties. If you're craving more meat and less bun, this appears to be the burger for you.

The contrivance allegedly gets its name from Alaska's Mount McKinley. How To Order: Order a BigMac with quarter pound patties. Description: These are nuggets that haven't been sitting out -- they are apparently made (warmed?) to order. This menu hack comes from redditor Ritch88, who was once employed at McDonald's. I used to work at McDonalds. If you order, especially chicken nuggets, just ask for them fresh. Otherwise they've been just sitting in their container in the heat. They have a timer, but 9/10 times when that timer goes off, people just reset the timer instead of making new ones. This could go on until all the nuggets are sold.How To Order: Ask for fresh nuggets. I was surprised that the McDonald's employee we ordered from knew exactly what we were asking for. Photos by Damon Dahlen/Huffington Post Food assistance and photo prep/beautification by Andy McDonald (no relation to The McDonald's Corporation) Want to read more from HuffPost Taste? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Tumblr.