When I come to Norway I stay at my partner's family farm. It is in a small town outside of the city of Stavanger(pop. ~130,000), on the southwestern coast. It's an idyllic region where the mountains meet the sea and there are many homes and farms along the windy roads making their way through the … Continue reading Fruit Trees, and Berries, and Gardens, Oh My!
There are ups and downs of life. There are hills and valleys, dark days and sunny days, good times and bad times. There are many cliches and tropes of the balance that exists in life. That’s because it’s true. In my experience, there does seem to be an ebb and flow. What I am coming … Continue reading Yin & Yang of Travel Emotions
Nothing is permanent in this life. So it is perfectly natural for us to take breaks or let ventures run their course and end, but how do we tell what is meant to end and what is deserving of a reboot? There are so many moving parts to any given life and ways that we … Continue reading Heavy is the Hiatus
There is a wonderful feeling of freedom that comes when traveling alone. You are not tied down to any itinerary except what interests you and the only limits placed upon you depend on your own expectations. The only person you are responsible for is you. While traveling solo gives you that independence and time for … Continue reading Adventure Buddies
I try to be a conscious and informed traveler. I do my best to research my destinations, be active and engaged in the local activities and culture, and make the most of the time I have in each place I've visited. However, that is not always the case, and on one particular weekend in Bangkok … Continue reading Party Like it’s Her Birthday
Living in a small city in the middle of farm country is great but there is really not too much to do. I have hung out with the other English teachers, which I enjoy, but I was also interested in pursuing my own social life. This happened more easily than I expected. One Friday night … Continue reading Cheers to Thais
Before I knew it three weeks had gone by and it was time to leave Hua Hin and move to the city where I would be teaching. This had been the plan all along. I had prepared to go on this adventure on my own and face the challenges that were to come. However, I … Continue reading Goodbye Good Friends
One of the reasons that my experience here in Thailand has been so special and unique is due to the fact that King Bhumibol just passed away in October. King Bhumibol ruled for 70 years, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch ever. The King was beloved and the Thai people are still in mourning. … Continue reading Remembering Father
Now that I have arrived in Thailand I am thrown together with a group of 35 other people that traveled here through the same company as me. We are from all over the world and getting ready to take on teaching without knowing the language. On Monday morning we are all down in the lobby … Continue reading Nice to meet you, Thailand
As I've been mentally preparing to live in Asia for a year, one of the aspects of culture shock that has been on my mind a lot has been food; of course. I'm not concerned with the food I'll eat when I'm there; I've been more focused on what food I'll miss. So I've been … Continue reading My Last Supper
One of the highlights of traveling for me is visiting friends that I do not get to see on a regular basis. Rarely do people stay in the same place for all of their lives and so it is inevitable that everyone will have a friend that lives somewhere that warrants a visit. Not only does … Continue reading Friendly Faces
It's safe to say that I have always loved the thrill of adventure; right from the very start. That is evident in the gleeful smile I had on my face as my Dad tossed me high into the air over and over(or so I've been told). My adventurous spirit grew and my family not only … Continue reading Born to Fly
The Voyager 