Probably my very favorite part of travel is getting to know people from around the world, and while I do love to learn about other cultures and ways of life, usually I'm most struck by how similar we all are, regardless of where we come from. But there have been two places where ...
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11 Lies I Tell Myself About Travel
I've taken hundreds of flights over the years, so I must be a pro by now right? At least that's what I always tell myself when I book an overnight flight and then pack my schedule for the day that I'm arriving - it doesn't matter because of course I'm going to sleep the whole ...
9 Reasons Norwegians Might Secretly All Be Cats
A Norwegian friend once joked that Americans are a bit like puppies, so friendly, enthusiastic and eager to please (plus perhaps a few less flattering qualities, but whatever), which made me realize that if I'm a puppy, Norwegians are totally cats! Admittedly I don't know so ...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Fall in Norway!
I've been waking up in the best mood everyday this week, which is sort of unheard of for me - I am so not a morning person and rarely crack a smile before noon. But these days I haven't been able to stop smiling, because it's finally AUTUMN! Okay, I realize it isn't ...
My East Africa Packing List for Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC
Okay, if I'm being honest I'm not actually going to share exactly what I packed for my two weeks in Rwanda, Uganda, and the DRC, as I definitely overpacked in some areas, and totally forgot about some essentials. Whoops. Instead I'll let you learn from my mistakes and share ...