Even when I lived in Bergen I drove up north every winter - which I probably should have taken as a sign that I didn't actually want to be in southern Norway. I would make the 20+ hour journey north, and then cross over into Finland. And again this year I was very excited to ...
Two Months on the Road
It's hard for me to believe that I've only been on the road since November. So much has shifted for me personally, while at the same time the world beyond my own life has felt increasingly heavy and unsettled. I've always been grateful to have been born a dual Norwegian and US ...
19 Things to Do in Strasbourg & Alsace – According Locals
I've visited Strasbourg several times over the years, but my past four visits to the city definitely were the best because I was shown around by people who live there. And those people just so happen to be my parents! My parents moved to Strasbourg at the end of 2019. ...
14 Norwegian Gifts (That You Can Order Online)
I love spending Christmas in Norway and am so excited for the coming month of festivities here. But even if you won't be coming to Norway this Christmas you can still add a bit of Norway to your Christmas at home. I've also put together a list of Nordic gifts to give to ...
I Burned Down My Life (Again) at 37
When I was sixteen my friend Anna joined my family on our annual summer trip to Norway. This was before smartphones and WiFi (at least at our family's mountain cabin), so we spent our evenings sipping cocoa in front a fire while we pondered life's great questions. At least ...