I just dipped into my blog analytics to check which were the highest traffic posts I published in 2018, and almost all of them were about Norway. And like, I didn't actually spend very much of 2018 traveling within Norway - I think maybe four weeks in total? I'm taking this as ...
I’ve Moved to Northern Norway – And You’ve Probably Guessed Where
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 ...
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 ...
How to Start the World’s Most Successful Travel Blog
Starting a blog truly changed my life. Did I know at the time that my travel blog would become my full-time job? Definitely not. Would I do things differently if I had known? Definitely. The technical side of blogging can get complicated, especially in the beginning, while ...