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 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
While sightseeing at the ancient temples and exploring the city of Siem Reap were incredible, I had a much more memorable experience while in Cambodia. We took our tuk-tuk driver, Shuen, up on his offer to drive us out of the city and around the countryside for the day. He picked us up and we … Continue reading A Countryside Glimpse
4:30AM came around and my alarm went off. I made my way through the darkness and emerged from my room with everything I needed for a full day of temple tours. Our tuk tuk driver, Soeun, who we had booked through a recommendation, was at our hostel ready to go. The five of us crammed … Continue reading Dawn to Dark
I spent a few days visiting friends, crashing on their couches and seeing the Thai towns they had been living and teaching in. It was nice to get a glimpse of Thai life in other places but I had my sights set on my next trip beyond the Thai borders. A group of four other … Continue reading Over the Border
I was so ready for vacation. I was feeling the itch. Getting restless and bored in my small city. I booked a bus ticket out of town on the very last day I had to sign in at school. I was off! I had a week to kill before I met up with friends and … Continue reading Island Escape
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
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
The Voyager 