The Viking Village of Birka, Sweden
Calling the Swedish site of Birka a Viking village requires a lot of imagination, because, well, unless you’re an archeologist willing to do some digging, there’s not much to see in Birka.
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Many Ways to Visit Trondheim, Norway
Whether arriving in Trondheim Norway via one of the St. Olav Pilgrim routes or otherwise, the city deserves a few days visit. Here are things to do and suggested Trondheim hotels and restaurants.
Five Top Day Hikes in Sweden
Our favorite day hikes in Sweden. These top hiking trails in Scandinavia offer great scenery and routes for various abilities. Read on for where to stay and eat when trekking in Jämtland Sweden and into Norway.
20 Reasons We Keep On Traveling
The benefits of traveling the world never occurred to us when we started traveling in 2010. We still love to travel. Here are the facets of travel that make us happiest: nature, history, people, adventure, arts…and the unexpected.
A Self-Guided Bike Tour of Stockholm
A self-guided bike tour of Stockholm is a great way to take in everything the city has to offer: historic neighborhoods, parks, public art, and great views.
A Land-Based Tour of the Galapagos
Our land-based Galapagos tour informed us about the history of humans on the islands and the ongoing efforts to balance tourism with conservation. Still, we had plenty of time in and on the water and hiking in the interior.
Things to do in the Adirondacks: Adventure and Wellness
For outdoor adventure, small group retreats, or personal wellness, these suggestions for things to do in the Adirondacks will inspire you to book a vacation to New York’s wilderness region.
Some Inspirational and Amusing Quotes About Travel
I was asked last week what my favorite travel quotes were. In the last nine years since we’ve been traveling full time, I’ve heard and thought a lot about travel and what people have to say about it.
Visiting Bozeman Montana
The attraction of visiting Bozeman, Montana is in the town itself–walkable, workable, and full of great food–and in the easy access to hiking trails, fly fishing, skiing, and Yellowstone National Park.
A Pleasant Introduction to Chilean Wine, from Laura Hartwig
We walked out a kilometer into the Chilean wine country from where we are staying in Santa Cruz to the Laura Hartwig vineyard to take the tour, but mostly, of course, to try the wines.
