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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
5 Best Tromso Northern Lights Tours + Important Things to Know Before Booking
I've now lived in Tromsø for two full northern lights seasons (late August to late March) and completely understand why Tromso northern lights tours are so popular. It's certainly been magical getting to see the northern lights so often while living here. Sometimes I'll be having ...