Staying in Scandinavia

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...

Fall MTB Frisco, CO

Mountain biking is better…when you are actually in the mountains! The biking we do at home in Michigan, at sea level, on dirt trails with no rocks, on gently rolling hills, I pondered. Is that...

Travel Etiquette: Hotel

When it comes to a comfortable and enjoyable stay at a hotel, it's not just about the amenities and services provided by the hotel. Understanding and following proper hotel etiquette is equally...

CAMBA, Mountain Bike Wisconsin's Northwoods

It was the neighborly thing to do: pop one state over to Wisconsin's CAMBA mountain bike trail system. You may not be able to say the name (Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association), but I...