I guess it's a little early to tell if Islay really is the friendliest of the Scottish Isles, as this is the first isle I've been on. But it's certainly setting the bar high! I can't walk down the street or drive up the road without locals smiling and waving. Wait a second, do ...
Norway’s Prettiest Spring: Hardangerfjord in Bloom
It's no secret that I think Norway is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. In fact I think I probably go a bit overboard with my enthusiasm for this country. Okay fine, maybe a lot overboard. I mean, who couldn't love this place? It's gorgeous in the summer, ...
April 2016 – 9 Months in Norway
May is finally here (I say finally because who doesn't count down to their birthday month?!) and I'm pretty sure the snowstorm over the weekend was the last of the season. Right? I mean, right? Guys? On Sunday Dan and I drove up to Trondheim to fetch his bike and my clothes ...
8 Awesome Things About Living in Another Language, And 8 Things That Suck
I'm a big fan of foreign language learning, but the reality of living in another language? It's so much fun! And the absolute worst. I don't know when I've felt less emotionally stable. Oh wait yes I do, it was when I was living in Japanese. In fact every time I feel ...
March 2016 – 8 Months in Norway
The sun set at 8:15 last night, which I'm pretty sure means it's already summer now? Except that outside still looks like this: Ah Norway, how you mess with me! But while I was uncharacteristically grumpy about the fresh foot of snow that was dumped on Rauland last ...