The Beautiful French Village Of Saint-Emilion

For the longest time, I’ve been intrigued by Saint-Emilion. I’d seen iconic photos of the sprawling village from the vantage viewpoint above the city years ago and had since then wanted to visit.

Around Copenhagen on Vintage Bikes

I’ve been to Denmark plenty of times, but I rarely spend more than a day in Copenhagen because, if you know me, I don’t like big cities. Laura says it’s because I’m a lame hipster. I won’t deny that. But at the same time, I can’t resist the idylic charms of Helsingør, or the candy-sweet […]

Salmon Sushi: The Norwegian Invention That Encaptured Japan

Salmon is a relatively new addition to the sushi menu making its rise to popularity remarkable, a story that is both an allegory of shifting taste trends across Japanese demographics and the opening of one of Japan’s most iconic cuisines, sushi, to the world.

Ultimate Guide to Planning Your First Overseas Trip

You’ve booked your flight, planned excursions and looked into Airbnbs for your first trip abroad. But your vacation planning isn’t quite over yet — there are a few financial tasks you should take care of before jetting off. Here are some things to take care of before your first trip overseas. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur […]

I Never Buy Souvenir. Does That Make Me a Bad Person?

Look, I know. The people who run some of these shops are extremely helpful and highly knowledgeable about the art and artists whose work they sell. Some are even authentic art and jewelry, and this is more likely to be the case with relatively small stores. That doesn’t make it any less true that a […]

French Cheese: Is It Really as Good as They Say?

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Check out this incredible cheese display in a French market. Can I have one of each, please? French traditional cheese makers on Wednesday urged governments and lawmakers to protect raw milk cheese products as an increasing number of industrial cheeses made out of pasteurized milk hit markets worldwide. As France […]

For 1 Dollar, What Can You Eat in Vietnam?

Here’s a helpful guide on what to eat in Vietnam, most of which can be enjoyed just about any time of the day. While most are familiar with pho or spring rolls, there’s a wide range of Vietnamese dishes only available in certain regions so be sure to try them out during your visit.

Pulau Sapi: The Incredible Azure of Malaysia

Guys, I’m from Norway. The winters here are LONG. I’m used to it but I miss the heat of summer. This year I got the chance to hide away in Malaysia for a whole month in November.