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Bohemian Trails Gets Physical

Bohemian Trails Gets Physical

Commercial – Skiing It’s been about five years since the last time I skied so I didn’t want to challenge my skills too much. I’ve only ever skied in the US and most of those times involved artificial snow as opposed to real snow in Norway. After a few runs on the Bunny Slopes, I [...]

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Highlights from Oslo

Highlights from Oslo

The four days I spent in and around Oslo were some of the most memorable of the trip. I experienced the excitement of snowboarding, the cultural aspects of the city, a horse sleigh ride through the forest and a scenic boat tour. Oh, and I also managed to meet and make small talk with the [...]

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Highlights from Norefjell

Highlights from Norefjell

Our second stop in Norway was in Norefjell where we balanced outdoor adventure with quiet rejuvenation. We stayed at the Quality Resort & Spa which certainly proved to be ideal for both winter adventure and spa relaxation. Reconnecting with Nature The drive to Norefjell from Lillehammer was a scenic three hour bus ride and from the Oslo [...]

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Highlights from Lillehammer

Highlights from Lillehammer

Lillehammer holds a special place in my childhood memories. Growing up, my older sister was a competitive figure skater and since my main goal in life was to be just like her, we spent hours in front of the television watching the 1994 Winter Olympics held in Lillehammer. As a result, Oksana Baiul quickly became my [...]

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Off to Norway With A Hitch

Off to Norway With A Hitch

As much as I truly love the many aspects of travel, the airport process has never been a favorite of mine. There’s a lot of waiting followed by more waiting, delayed boarding and of course the dreaded periods of turbulence. However, this particular trip offered me a new experience: mistaken identity. After checking in for [...]

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