“Julie, do you remember Beverly Barlow?” My Mom asked when she called to wish me Bon Voyage on my upcoming trip to Norway. It was more of a statement than a question. “Mary George’s niece, from Louisville. Remember her?” The name was familiar, and I vaguely recollected a freckle-faced red … Continue reading
Airport security in Oslo, Norway has pulled my backpack off the belt and re-scanned it three times now. Security Woman: “Ecksluter skala ut?” (Or something along those lines) Me: “Huh?” Security screener makes direct eye contact with me. Security: “Luftputebåten min er full av ål?” Oh, they must want to … Continue reading
As promised in my last blog, here are some of my tips and tricks of packing for that upcoming trip, whether it is a long weekend away or a multi-week international adventure. Many of these tips you may already know. Some may sound silly, but this is what I have … Continue reading
In a matter of days, HK and I will be on a flight headed to Norway. This is our first trip to Scandinavia, so we’re excited to see a different part of the world. We chose Norway as a result of my research for an article on my European Travel … Continue reading