Japan Travel Tips
Japan has been on our bucket list for many years – and we were not disappointed! While it is an amazing country it was also very different from any other…
Tag: New Tales
Things I learnt in Alta in Northern Norway
When I told my friends I was going to Northern Norway in January they all thought I’d gone crazy. I hate snow – and I don’t like darkness. Seemed like…
Five tips if you’re travelling alone
As most of you probably know by now I live happily with “other half” as we call him here. We’ve known each other for 15 years. Before I met him…
A post-backpacker depression
Are you 40-ish? Did you travel as a backpacker in the early 90’s? Have life caught up with you and do you struggle with the fact that you can’t/don’t want…
5 reasons to visit Lulea
I wanted to tell you a story about a new slogan I learned this summer. It’s called “The Lulea Way”. But I realised that it’s something you (or I at…
Crossing The Roaring Forties
I guess quite a few of you have never heard of a Danish band called “Sort Sol” (it’s translated into “Black Sun”). I got to know some of their songs…
A road trip in Texas – with no expectations
Back in 2008 my other half was going to a conference in Los Angeles. A million years ago he lived in Hollywood – playing his guitar (yes; I know –…
The Sarojin
Going somewhere special? Perhaps a honeymoon – or just to spend some quality time together after too much work? Consider The Sarojin in always-wonderful Thailand.