Oslo Tourism 'Rescued' a Couple From the Louvre After Seeing Their Annoyed Instagram Post

Sam and Marela were whisked away to Oslo, where 'overtourism isn't a problem'

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If you’ve ever tried seeing the Mona Lisa, or any famous work on display at the Louvre in Paris, you can sympathize with a New Zealand couple who recently found a horde of selfie-takers blocking their view of the Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece.

But unlike most of us, who simply have to endure long lines to enjoy all that Paris has to offer, Sam and Marela got a surprising offer: Take an abrupt, expenses-paid detour to Oslo, Norway, and spend the rest of their vacation away from the crowds.

They

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