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The Guinness Storehouse

I love Guinness, so naturally I had to visit their storehouse on a recent trip to Dublin. Built in 1902, the building was the actual Guinness factory until 1988. The factory then moved to some buildings which can be seen next door. You also get the malted barley smell...

A quick trip to Miami

Last autumn I took a quick trip to Miami for a public health course. Miami is one of my absolute favorite cities - and a place I've returned to ever since I was a toddler. The course took up most of my days, but I did spend the late afternoons and evening shopping and...

Looking for sea eagles in Lofoten

Lofoten has always been this mythical place my family was from. My Grandmother loved telling stories of how it was growing up in the small town of Kabelvåg. So imagine my excitement when I not only got to visit Lofoten, but to do so on a RIB safari looking for sea...

Exploring the North Cape

Last autumn I finally made it to the North Cape! While not actually the northernmost point of mainland Europe, it is a big tourist attraction. I had sailed past a few years earlier, but I never made it to the actual plateau. We disembarked the ship in nearby...

Summer in Copenhagen

And just like that I am back to blogging again. Starting a new and exciting, yet very demanding job, and finishing my master thesis, resulted in me neglecting my blog. With the current situation however, I have plenty of time and a need for a creative outlet. So with...

Study trip to Occitanie

As a nice end of the year outing my school took us on a study trip to Occitanie in the south of France. We visited several vineyards and got to discover their history. Even if the weather was not perfect - at least it was warmer than in Dijon. Domaine du Haut Lirou...

A world of wine at ProWein

One thing that has impressed me about the wine industry is the number of wine related events. I've been to small ones with only a handful of winemakers and bigger ones with 100s of different brands. As part of my studies I got to visit one of the biggest ones -...

Re-discovering Paris in the rain

I was lucky enough to visit Paris a few years ago, exploring the city in beautiful autumn weather. Heading back this winter for a conference was a different experience altogether. I got in to Paris a day early to re-discover Montmartre - one of my favorite areas....

Discovering the history of Lyon

For me, Lyon in the past has mostly been a drive through on the way to somewhere else. While doing some research I realized that it was a city with a lot to offer - and only a relatively short train ride away from Dijon. So I hopped on the train one day to explore....

La Percée du Vin Jaune in Jura

I have spent many weekends at different wine fairs and tastings since moving to Dijon, most of them indoors in conference centers. This is what I expected this when I headed to Jura for the La Percée du Vin Jaune, but I was in for a surprise.     My friend and I took...

Ringing in the new year in Norway

As a Norwegian you are expected to love winter and snow, and are believed to be born with skis on your feet - well I never fit into this norm. It was with a big degree of scepticism that I decided to spend the New Year holidays in the Norwegian mountains with some of...

Autumn colors in Burgundy

"We take photographs as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone" - Katie Thurmes         I have loved photography for as long as I remember - whether it is taking pictures or looking at them. When travelling it is the way I capture moments and...
A day at the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London

A day at the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London

Ever since the first time, as a child, I picked up Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone - I have been amazed by this wonderful universe, having re-visited both the books and the movies numerous times. It should not come as a surprise then that the first thing...

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Beautiful nature in the Norwegian mountains

Beautiful nature in the Norwegian mountains

Being born and raised in Norway, it is almost embarrassing to talk about how little I have seen of my own country. Growing up my friends would go up to the mountains and I would go on vacation to a beach somewhere abroad - although to be honest I still think that is...

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Summer paradise on the Hvaler Islands, Norway

Summer paradise on the Hvaler Islands, Norway

When I was little, we bought a small cabin by the sea on the Hvaler Islands about 90 minutes south of Oslo. Growing up this is where I would spend most of my summers, and it quickly became my little piece of paradise. Unfortunately as I have gotten older I have barely...

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Dogwalks with French Riviera Animals

Dogwalks with French Riviera Animals

One of my favorite things about being home is the weekly doggie-walks we go on. Every Thursday morning, French Riviera Animals organizes an hour long walk with coffee, water and dog treats afterwards. The walk costs five euros per family and all the money goes towards...

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A trip to Kolsåstoppen

A trip to Kolsåstoppen

When I was little I grew up in a small town just outside Oslo, with the fjord on one side and beautiful nature on the other. While I still have friends and family living there I have spent very little time there after I moved abroad. When growing up, there was this...

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17. mai – Norway`s constitution day

17. mai – Norway`s constitution day

Every year on the 17th of May, Norway throws a big party to celebrate our constitution. As a child it is one of the biggest days of the year where you get to dress up, walk in a parade and eat as much ice cream as you want. As you get older it is a day to be spent...

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The Vatican City

The Vatican City

Like most travelers I love to keep track of how many countries I have visited, and to add new ones to my list. When I started working on ships my goal was to visit more countries that my Dad, something I managed within my first contract. So it should come as no...

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