When Americans travel abroad to Europe, cities often dominate their itineraries. Paris, London, Amsterdam, Rome – and I completely understand why. I’ve city-hopped around Europe in what has become a treasured twenty- Continue reading
Category Archives: Norway
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A Front-Row Seat to the Norwegian Fjords
When I was in high school, a beloved history teacher mentioned offhandedly during class that the Norwegian fjords, or “finger lakes,” are considered one of the world’s most majestic natural wonders and draw visitors from all over. Intrigued, I rushed home that evening and Continue reading
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A Tale Of Two Norwegian Waterfalls
I fell in love with Scandinavia at first sight – and not just because my last name is Ericson and I have familial ties to the region. As Americans, we travel to Europe to experience the old, even ancient; we’re in pursuit of a history that we don’t feel we have back home. We visit Stonehenge, Continue reading
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A Haunted Hike in Bergen, Norway
Witches, trolls, hiking, and a city of red roofs…why, I must be talking about Scandinavia! A seamless blend of urban life and nature, enchanting Bergen, Norway offers all of Scandinavia’s trademark classics to those who visit.. Coming from a whirlwind tour of Paris and London, Bergen felt like a radically different planet. I might have known all about Norway’s fjords, cliffs, and glaciers, but Norway’s delightful cities with earthy attractions surprised me. I hadn’t had any expectations for Bergen; after all, most travel to the region to tour the world-famous Sognefjord. Who knew its cities had so much nature to offer as well? Continue reading
