Fairy Glen in Scotland Who knew there were fairies on the northern tip of Scotland? We didn’t until we went to Uig and visited the Fairy Glen. Uig is a funny little coastal town located on the West side of Trotternish at Balnacnoc in the Isle of Skye. Every local […]
The most rewarding hiking of my life so far was in the Lofoten Islands. And I’ve been to Nepal, a volcano in the DRC, and some other wonderful places, so that’s saying something! Be warned: some of the trails we took were not for the faint of heart and required […]
The “it’s easier than you think” series introduces the Lofoten Islands! Step by step, we take you through exactly what you will need to get from your cozy American town to the beautiful Lofoten Islands in Norway! Note: If you come from a country outside of the United States and […]
The Lofoten Islands have been on my list of places to visit for a very long time. This year, a Norwegian-American friend of mine planned a visit to Norway and asked if Andreas and I wanted to go to the Lofoten Islands with her for the weekend. Of course, we […]
First, for those of you who have taken road trips through tough places like the Middle East, bumpy back roads of the USA, or have been driving in Africa, Norway is an absolute piece of cake. The roads are great, cars run smoothly, driving was great, it’s fairly easy to […]
As an American growing up in the very snowy region of Michigan, I didn’t really have the opportunity to ski growing up, especially due to the fact that Michigan is not known for its mountains. Traveling and living abroad, however, has given me many opportunities to ski in the breathtaking […]