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Romsdalen: Tinder & Trolls

August 3, 2020August 21, 2020 / in: Europe, Hiking, Norway, Travel

“Norge er så sjukt fint.” I slow the car down and lean forward to stare in awe at the massive …

Kjerag & Preikestolen: Living on the edge

June 15, 2020July 14, 2020 / in: Hiking, Norway

Almost three months have passed since I put my life on hold and moved back to Norway. Not a day …

Road tripping through Rwanda

March 8, 2020August 21, 2020 / in: Africa, Hiking, Rwanda

Up until I got my driver’s license, I hated driving. My parents had to force me to take driver’s ed …

A Burning Ring of Fire: Climbing Mt. Nyiragongo in the Congo

February 24, 2020January 30, 2023 / in: Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Hiking, Travel

We took a trip to Mordor and lived to tell the tale. That was at least what our destination looked, …

On the border between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo (DRC)

December 2, 2019August 26, 2020 / in: Africa, Hiking, Travel, Uganda

In 2019, I made a goal to teach myself to say “no” more. Naturally, that didn’t work. As the year …

Picture of Pulpit Rock in Norway during summer

My 5 Norwegian favorites

June 29, 2016October 18, 2016 / in: Guides, Hiking, Norway

I’ve spent a lot of time and money traveling the world, and as this blog has evolved I’ve started writing …

In memory of the Stairway to Heaven

February 22, 2015September 18, 2020 / in: Hawaii, Hiking

This week my Facebook was filled with the photos of the mangled remains of what used to be a section …

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My favorite hike in Hawaii: Kahekili Manamana

January 31, 2015February 7, 2015 / in: Hawaii, Hiking

While reorganizing the blog a little bit I realized that one of the many things I haven’t gotten around to …

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A break from the concrete jungle: Baegundae Peak

January 26, 2015December 27, 2019 / in: Hiking, South Korea

“Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” ― Ed Viesturs, No Shortcuts to the Top. Last week …

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