Épernay and Hautvillers

June 16, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

I love road trips in Europe. The freedom to drive between all the different countries without all the hassles of border restrictions and immigration checks is a dream. That is something I really do love about living here. My husband and I had been driving from Stockholm to Champagne and Burgundy with a brief stop […]

3 Days in Oslo

May 4, 2015.Reading time 8 minutes.

When we talk about Norwegians in Sweden, we think of a people who are bursting with health, and who spend any free time that they have outdoors. When my Norwegian friends asked if I brought good walking shoes, I was a little afraid, not knowing what to expect. Their idea of relaxing is skiing, hiking, […]

3 days in Madrid

February 21, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Spent a few days in Madrid, getting a dose of much needed blue skies and sunshine. I was told by a friend who lives there that the sun shines for more than 300 days a year in Madrid, how lucky they are! Took in my fill of Art and Culture with three museums. The Sorolla […]

Rejuvenation

February 16, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Winters are long in Sweden, and once the cheer and festivities of Christmas and New Year are over, January and February can seem to drag on forever. A perfect time to recharge the batteries and head to warmer climes. We chose a Yoga and Ayurvedic retreat in the jungles of Sri Lanka. A total disconnect, […]