Things to Do in Norway

4 Most Intriguing Cultural Treks

One of the most important parts of trekking is the opportunity to experience the majesty of some of the most unique cultures in the world. Everything from the food, people, art, lifestyles, and...

Rorbu- The Cozy Fishing Cabins of Norway

A rorbu (rorbuer, plural) is a fisherman’s cabin and one of the most recognizable symbols (along with codfish) of Norway’s Lofoten Islands. The rorbu has distinctive bright red paint and...

Watching Norway's Northern Lights

If you want to have a chance at the northern lights and do not want to go in the winter, mid October till the end of the October still gives you daylight end the night without being 24 hours of...

Phewa Lake: The Heart of Pokhara

Surrounded by lush green mountains, Phewa Lake is at the heart of Pokhara, one of Nepal's most vibrant cities. The second largest lake in Nepal is a sight to behold. If one side of the lake is...

UP Yours, Winter Sports Michigan

In Michigan's UP (Upper Peninsula) through January, snow totals have already eclipsed 150” and counting in Ishpeming and Marquette areas. During a recent post-holiday trip to our house in the Ish...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...