Surprise, I just moved up to Northern Norway!Okay, maybe this wasn't so much of a surprise. I've already mentioned that my two week road trip through Northern Norway this past summer was somewhat of a hunt for a new place to live and well, I found it. And I couldn't wait to ...
Where I Buy My Nordic Sweaters
Quick show of hands: when it comes to blogs, who here reads mostly travel blogs?I feel like my hand should definitely be up right now, but the truth is I'm more of a lifestyle and fashion blog reader. In fact I like to think that in another life I could have been a fashion ...
Exploring Japan’s Art Islands: Teshima, Shodoshima, Megijima, & Ogijima
I told you in my previous post that I was interested in seeing more of Japan's art islands on this trip, and I really went for it! Over the next two days I visited Teshima, Shodoshima, Megishima, and Ogishima, which are all hosts to the Setouchi Trienniale art festival.The ...
You Should Add Okayama + Its Neighboring Art Island To Your Japan Trip
I've spent a lot of time talking about how much I love the Japanese countryside, but there's another part of Japan that's dear to my heart: the islands!I spent two years teaching English on two little islands off of Kyushu, and I have to say there really is something special ...
7 Gifts Your Traveler Actually Wants to Receive
To be honest I'm not usually a fan of gift guides because they seem impersonal and often lead me to buying something no one is ever going to use, which is why I've never written one before.But over the summer I was taking a shower in Panama using my favorite facial cleansing ...
Once a full-time nomad, I'm now trying to find a balance between continuing to explore off the beaten path places around the world while also building a home in Norway. Want to know more? Head to my