This Just Happened
We’re often asked, “Where are you now?” This page is our answer.
Here you’ll find our most recent travel stories — the unexpected turns, unforgettable meals, and curious rules we’ve discovered along the way. Whether we’re deep in the jungle or lost in a market, we’re documenting it here, one post at a time.
Untitled – Because there are no words…
How can I possibly sum up today with a short title? I can't. There isn't a word in the English language that might encompass the vision that awaited us at the top of our hike. Preikestolen - Pulpit Rock to us English speakers - is an extremely popular hike in the...
Early bird gets the worm
In retrospect, we should have pushed for the early bus out of town, but an 11:45 am departure sounded really pleasant at the time. It would have made all the difference in our day. Waiting for the bus The bus arrived a few minutes late but nothing out of the ordinary...
Wet and Wild
Some days you wake up and wish you had planned ahead, some days you wake up and wish you hadn't already made plans. Today started off in that second bucket. I don't know about the rest of you, but we typically don't enjoy doing outdoor water sports when it is 6...
My breath taken away
Considering we’re not hikers, we do recognize that some trails are way better than others. There are some where you don’t see anything all day long. Others where you wonder why you’re even on the trail in the first place. Others will always tell you “you’re almost...
The Valley of Waterfalls
It is high time we get active again. Time to put those spa days behind us. Time to get out there and appreciate the natural beauty with which we are surrounded. Milky blue water. There is a path there. You can't see it? Really? Huh. A waterfall - not THE waterfall,...
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. Today is our day. Beer, steak and our spot on the couch. I got to open cards from my kiddos that were made weeks ago then smuggled in Janelle’s luggage across the globe. Plus, wine gums! Today we leave Oslo and travel west...
Norway Makes 44
We travelled by bus from Gothenburg, Sweden to Oslo, Norway this morning. A quick 3.5 hour drive and we're in our 44th country! We left under rainy skies and arrived in Oslo under beautiful sunny skies. Love it. We found our bus station - phew, those bags were getting...
Happy Midsummer
Today we are helping Sweden celebrate their midsummer festivities. And the city is…well…where are they?! Where is everyone? It’s not until we get to Slottsskogen park that we find the entire city. Families, friends, young and old, everyone is here. Some even brought...
IKEA Meatballs
Our day starts off in the IKEA museum. Humble beginnings with a commitment to quality, Ingvar Kamprad began his company at the age of 17 in 1943. He revolutionized the way furniture could be made, sold, packaged and shipped, all while saving the consumer as much money...