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 ...
On Blogging Full-Time: 9 Months Later
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 ...
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 ...
Treating Ourselves in Kyiv – on a Budget
I fell in love with Ukraine pretty much instantly when I traveled through the western part of the country in 2015, so it's kind of crazy to me that it took me a whole two years to return and finally see the capital city, Kyiv. I knew I would love it, and sure enough I did! ...