It's funny sitting down to write this post, because after spending a couple of weeks in Helsinki last year I kept saying how jealous I am of Finland's ultra hip yet somehow also totally laidback capital city. I mean, I like Oslo just fine, but I secretly (maybe not so secretly) ...
Life in Norway: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (VIDEO)
I just returned from Finnish Lapland yesterday, and while I was super sad to live Finland, it was lovely being greeted by a winter wonderland here in Rauland! Apparently it pretty much snowed nonstop over the two weeks I was gone. And now it looks so beautiful! I have so much ...
19 Ways I’m Not a Real Traveler
A few weeks ago I got a message from a reader who said that she's just embarked on a three-month backpacking trip, and she's having some trouble fitting in with the other backpackers at her hostel. You see, instead of hitting one of the main tourist trails, she had opted for a ...
The Best Cure for Those Post-Holiday Blues
I know a lot of people secretly look forward to the end of the holidays, but I'm not one of them. I always feel so sad waking up on December 26th, and I don't think I've ever managed to take down Christmas decorations without shedding a quick tear or two. But this year was ...
17 Things I Learned About Professional Travel Blogging in 2017
While most of my blog audience isn’t interested in the business side of blogging, personally I love reading and talking about blogging, so I’ve started a blog series that I’ll be keeping separate from my regular content. You won’t see these posts featured on my home page or ...