Inspiration for exploring the world
Lounging in chairs set just outside the cabin, we sipped aquavit, mesmerised by the view overlooking the valley and mountains. The late afternoon air was pleasantly warm. We could hear the water burbling in the nearby stream. I felt that I never wanted to leave that spot. This is the essence of the Norwegian hytte. Being outdoors is part of […]
It was the last full day of our stay at a cabin in Nore og Uvdal, a mountainous region in the southern central part of Norway. Originally, we planned to do two hikes that day but Mother Nature had different ideas. As we were eating breakfast, dark clouds rolled in with heavy rain and lightning. A couple hours later it […]
A small crowd was gathered around something on the bridge up ahead. When I approached, I saw an angry toddler in full tantrum mode, fists clenched, and stomping his foot. We were at the Vigeland Installation at Frogner Park in Oslo. The toddler was not an actual child but a well-known sculpture called Angry Boy. As a parent, I have […]
Copenhagen is a city that seems to have been specifically designed with spending time outside in mind. Last week I wrote about our experiences in some of Copenhagen’s fantastic outdoor spaces. This week’s post continues with more of our outdoor wanders in Copenhagen. Since we were interested in several museums and attractions, we decided to get the Copenhagen Card, which […]
We recently spent just over a week in Copenhagen and I was impressed by how everything seemed to be geared for being outside. I’m not sure what it is like during the colder months, but in summer everyone seemed to be taking advantage of the numerous outdoor spaces, events, and activities taking place throughout the city. Cycling I have never […]