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Driving and Recycling in Norway — Things That Surprised Us
No stop signs. Roundabouts everywhere. A garbage bin picked up every six weeks. And more electric cars than you have ever seen. Here is what daily life in Norway actually looks like from a family living it right now.
Royal Caribbean with Kids — What You Actually Need to Know Before You Book
I will always tell you straight. No sugar coating. The good the bad and the ugly. Here is the real guide to Royal Caribbean from someone who books these trips.
Kristiansand — Old Town Charm, Colorful Doors, a WWII Fortress and a Wedding on a Cliff
We drove 45 minutes south from Arendal through what felt like a hundred tunnels and came out the other side into one of the prettiest cities we have found in Norway. Old town streets with colorful doors. A 17th century fortress on the water. WWII bunkers on a clifftop. A wedding that looked like a…
Lillesand — Our First Day Trip from Arendal (And an $85 McDonald’s)
We drove 35 minutes south of Arendal to the quiet coastal town of Lillesand. Here is what we found. Plus what McDonald’s costs in Norway and why it was actually worth it.
How We Brought Poppy to Norway (And What It Actually Cost Us)
Wondering what it actually takes to bring your dog from the US to Europe? We just did it. Here is the full process including the vet visits, USDA paperwork, what the window looks like for tapeworm treatment, what it costs, and what happened when customs was not open in Amsterdam. Everything you wish someone had…
35,000 Feet Over the North Atlantic…And I Finally Feel Calm
I’m writing this from 35,000 feet, somewhere northeast of Canada, south of Greenland. Poppy is snoring between Avilene and me on Delta. And if you asked me how I feel right now? I honestly don’t know how to explain it except that for the first time in a long time, I feel completely at peace.
