This week, amidst the terrible things that are happening around the world, we got the news that we are expected to move back to our previous base at Torp Sandefjord Airport with less …
Category: Europe
Sweet little things
What makes you happy? It’s usually the little things in life that make you feel happy. I realise that I had something like that in most places I lived (and some travelled). Sweet …
The 12 best and worst places to live
I am moving for the 30th time this week! I can get used to the idea of moving all the time, but the process remains tedious. Each time, I hate how much stuff …
Parking tickets in Norway
Did you receive a parking ticket in Norway? You are certainly not alone.Never in my life have I received a parking ticket, but in Norway we have received at least half a dozen …
Going to court in Norway
Review: 1/5 stars. Do not recommend. Would give 0 stars if possible. I never wanted to go to court and I never thought my first time in court would be outside of my …
Bringing a puppy home from Cyprus to Norway
A story about finding our puppy involving breeder wars, Mattilsynet and Toll, flights in the time of Corona, and finally travelling home. The process of getting a dog is usually a long one …
The stray dog days are over
Today is World Stray Animals Day. While there are no stray animals in Norway, it is also illegal to import former stray or shelter animals into Norway. Adopt, don’t shop, unfortunately does not …
All flights cancelled
Just three weeks ago, everything looked pretty great. I had just completed my PPL theory, work was going well, we were about to go to New York for a few days and I …
All those who do not wander
I realised this month that it has been over two years since I last travelled with the intention of just travelling. That is a very long time and I never would have thought …
Nordic challenges #2
Logistics: while the Scandinavians seem very good at being efficient and effective, they are not so in all areas; slow mail delivery (customs hold ups?) or bad train connections (one train an hour, …
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