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Four days of slow traveling in Northern France

Posted on 16 Apr 202316 Apr 2023 by Elizabeth

It’s hard to believe that it’s already the midpoint of April, that Easter was last Sunday, and that I’ve been…

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Summer 2022: The pottery, beaches, and family of western Skåne

Posted on 5 Aug 20225 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

Skåne is the southernmost region of Sweden. A gorgeous area of fields, coastlines, cozy towns, art, history, a super cute…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged skåne, summer, sweden, vacation, west coast2 Comments on Summer 2022: The pottery, beaches, and family of western Skåne

Summer 2022: Funky, hipster, design-inspiring Copenhagen

Posted on 4 Aug 20224 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

Archipelago – check! Historical, charming Lund – check! Eclectic, diverse Malmö – check! A week and a half into our…

Posted in denmark, summerTagged copenhagen, denmark, summer, vacation3 Comments on Summer 2022: Funky, hipster, design-inspiring Copenhagen

Summer 2022: Malmö – The East Village of Sweden.

Posted on 2 Aug 20222 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

After a week of relaxation by the sea and then 24 hours in a sweet, old university city Lina +…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged malmö, summer, vacation1 Comment on Summer 2022: Malmö – The East Village of Sweden.

Summer 2022: 24 hours in Lund, Sweden

Posted on 31 Jul 202231 Jul 2022 by Elizabeth

Alright. Let’s pick up where we left off. Lina + I had just left a week of calm, quiet, simple…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged Lund, roadtrips, sweden, travel, vacation5 Comments on Summer 2022: 24 hours in Lund, Sweden

Summer 2022: The Archipelago

Posted on 30 Jul 202230 Jul 2022 by Elizabeth

There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged archipelago, nature, summer, vacation3 Comments on Summer 2022: The Archipelago

My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year

Posted on 22 Jan 202221 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

I am pretty sure that we were all ready for the New Year to arrive. But, to be honest, apparently…

Posted in asheville, winterTagged family, holidays, new year, north carolina6 Comments on My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year

My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas

Posted on 20 Jan 202220 Jan 2022 by Elizabeth

Covid has kept us away for two years. Away from my family + my home state. But, finally, even as…

Posted in asheville, gatheringsTagged christmas, covid-19, family, holidays, north carolina1 Comment on My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas

My new neighborhood: Why I love the industrial area of Norrköping

Posted on 30 Jul 202130 Jul 2021 by Elizabeth

It’s finally time to share with you a little bit about why I love the industrial neighborhood that we now…

Posted in swedenTagged industrial landscape, neighborhood, norrköping, urban4 Comments on My new neighborhood: Why I love the industrial area of Norrköping

26: The week that was the new beginning we needed

Posted on 7 Jul 202127 Aug 2021 by Elizabeth

July is the beginning of the second half of the year and I always like to think of it as…

Posted in norrköping, summerTagged moving, new beginning, norrköping, summer3 Comments on 26: The week that was the new beginning we needed

20: The week that was all over the place

Posted on 23 May 202123 May 2021 by Elizabeth

A word of caution: Like the title says, this post is all over the place. Last week, I said that…

Posted in norrköping, the week that was seriesTagged birthday, moving, norrköping, work2 Comments on 20: The week that was all over the place

Reset #3: Why Österlen’s art, coastlines, and sunsets inspire me

Posted on 31 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

As I said in my previous two posts on our vacation to Österlen last week, my intention was to reset…

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Reset #2: Inspired by lavender, stones, + old city streets

Posted on 29 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

In my first post from our trip to Österlen I realized that I couldn’t share everything in one post. I…

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Reset #1: Finding inspiration on a summer trip to Österlen

Posted on 28 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

It’s already the 4th week of summer vacation + it’s time to share what I did during week 3! I’ve…

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Restore: A week at home to love where I live

Posted on 20 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

Week two of my summer vacation was spent at home with the intention to restore my love for where I…

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Rest: Settling into the rhythms of summer

Posted on 16 Jul 20202 Aug 2020 by Elizabeth

Summer is supposed to be all about rest I think. And I am lucky enough to live in a country…

Posted in summer, swedenTagged archipelago, rest, slow living, summer, sweden, vacationLeave a Comment on Rest: Settling into the rhythms of summer

A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary

Posted on 17 Jan 202017 Jan 2020 by Elizabeth

We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, christmas, family., holidays, north carolina, travelLeave a Comment on A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary

Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry

Posted on 8 Dec 201917 Nov 2021 by Elizabeth

My cousin lives in Paris. And back in September we were chatting with each other about how long it had…

Posted in france, gatheringsTagged family., montmarte, paris, thanksgiving, travel3 Comments on Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry

Ireland: Work + play during a long weekend visit

Posted on 9 Nov 20199 Nov 2019 by Elizabeth

Two weeks ago, I had the pure joy of visiting Ireland for the 4th or 5th time. Obviously, I’ve lost…

Posted in irelandTagged business trip, dublin, guiness, irealnd, travelLeave a Comment on Ireland: Work + play during a long weekend visit

Why running away to Stockholm may be just what you need

Posted on 9 Sep 20198 Sep 2019 by Elizabeth

A week or so ago my wife + I were sick. I was home for days and then she got…

Posted in stockholmTagged fotografiska, haymarket hotel, shopping, stockholm, weekend1 Comment on Why running away to Stockholm may be just what you need

How I spent four days in Torrevieja, Spain

Posted on 23 Feb 201923 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

February is a crazy month. I mean, it’s the shortest and it always feels like the longest to me. And…

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A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 2.

Posted on 9 Feb 20199 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s totally possible to head to a ski resort for a long weekend in the mountains and not ski. And…

Posted in swedenTagged lindvallen, mountains, nature, ski resort, sweden, weekend, winter1 Comment on A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 2.

A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 1.

Posted on 8 Feb 20198 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

Hello from the breathtaking Swedish mountains! That’s right… I took three days off from work + joined my love and…

Posted in swedenTagged lindvallen, sälen, ski resort, sweden, travel, vacation, weekend1 Comment on A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 1.

It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday

Posted on 10 Jan 201910 Jan 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s always so surreal traveling between countries. Suddenly, I find myself in my home state, with my family and memories…

Posted in ashevilleTagged family., holidays, north carolina, simple living, travelLeave a Comment on It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday

An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one

Posted on 7 Oct 20187 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Two weeks ago, I was in the small city of Östersund, Sweden with my lovely wife. It was my 44th…

Posted in swedenTagged autumn, birthday, nature, Östersund, sweden, travel3 Comments on An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one

My love letter to sweet, soft Autumn

Posted on 19 Sep 201831 Jul 2022 by Elizabeth

Dear soft autumn, You are just around the corner. I can feel you in the air. And in my bones….

Posted in autumn equinox, in the wild, swedenTagged autumn, darkness, forest, love letter, mabon, seasons2 Comments on My love letter to sweet, soft Autumn

Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

Posted on 20 Aug 201819 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

I like to write to you as if we are continuing an ongoing conversation. So, let’s pick up where we…

Posted in life, swedenTagged positive vibes, summer, vacation, workLeave a Comment on Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe

How we spent our 7 waking hours in NYC

Posted on 16 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, so I basked in the glow of the mountains of North Carolina + I sank down into my roots…

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Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach

Posted on 14 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, y’all. It’s time for me to share all of my documentation from my week at the beach with my…

Posted in atlantic beachTagged ancestors, atlantic beach, beach, family., north carolina, roots, vacation2 Comments on Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach

Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views

Posted on 12 Aug 201812 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

Hi, you guys! I’m back from the States, back in Sweden, back to blogging, and about to be back to…

Posted in north carolinaTagged blue ridge parkway, mountains, nature, north carolina, waterfalls1 Comment on Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views

Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

Posted on 19 Jul 201810 Aug 2018 by Elizabeth

It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not…

Posted in ashevilleTagged asheville, blogging, family., summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation

3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

Posted on 4 Jul 20183 Jul 2018 by Elizabeth

In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…

Posted in lists, north carolinaTagged 4th of july, medicine for your soul, nature, north carolina, summer, vacation, wild soul2 Comments on 3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul

Guest collaboration: 4 Reasons Why You Need an Explorer Mind Set

Posted on 23 Feb 201823 Feb 2018 by Elizabeth

A guest post collaboration with NK imode. Fridays are the perfect days for thinking about exploring + traveling, am I…

Posted in travelTagged adventure, blogging, collaboration, guest post, NK imode, travelLeave a Comment on Guest collaboration: 4 Reasons Why You Need an Explorer Mind Set

Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.

Posted on 17 Dec 201717 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

Oh lordy, time is moving fast. Happy 3rd Sunday in Advent, my friends. Can you believe it?! Next Sunday is Christmas…

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I’m totally ok not having a car: Reflections on a spontaneous road trip

Posted on 4 Nov 20174 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

Lina + I don’t have a car. And most days that’s totally ok. Some days, however, I long for the…

Posted in swedenTagged adventure, expat life, family., håga mound, roadtrips, travel, Uppsala2 Comments on I’m totally ok not having a car: Reflections on a spontaneous road trip

Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Posted on 4 Sep 20176 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…

Posted in in the wild, north carolinaTagged asheville, great smoky mountains, mountains, nature, north carolina, summer, travel, wanderlust, waterfalls7 Comments on Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature

Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina

Posted on 3 Sep 20173 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

Is everyone out there having a great (Labor Day, USA) weekend?! It’s the unofficial official ending of summer in the…

Posted in asheville, craft beerTagged asheville, beer, beer hangs, breweries, craft beer, north carolina, summer, vacation2 Comments on Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina

Why you should explore small town living in the mountains of North Carolina

Posted on 2 Sep 20172 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

Helloooooo. Oh my goodness it’s so great to be typing on my beautiful little computer + preparing a post to…

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Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog

Posted on 30 Jul 201730 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

My two posts about our whirlwind NYC visit this summer are already posted and now it’s time for the video…

Posted in nyc, vloggingTagged liz+lina youtube, Nee York City, NYC, summer, upper east side, vacation, video, vlog, wanderlust, youtube3 Comments on Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog

48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2

Posted on 23 Jul 201723 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

Rise + Shine! It’s day 2 in NYC! Well, my jet lag was definitely not better by day 2, since…

Posted in nycTagged central park, coffee, manhattan, new york city, NYC, summer, upper east side, vacation, wanderlust, yorkafe2 Comments on 48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2

48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 1

Posted on 21 Jul 201721 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s doesn’t matter where you are in NYC, you can’t take the NYC out of NYC. Alright, I admit it……

Posted in nycTagged manhattan, new york city, summer, travel, upper east side, vacation, wanderlust3 Comments on 48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 1

How to survive an 8 hour flight: My secret (and weird) travel hacks

Posted on 16 Jul 201715 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

I should be flying high above the Atlantic Ocean right about the same time this blog posts. Eeeek! Finally my…

Posted in lists, road trips + plane ridesTagged asheville, lists, NYC, summer, travel, travel hacks, travel tips, vacationLeave a Comment on How to survive an 8 hour flight: My secret (and weird) travel hacks

I ushered in July with Miss Voon : Uppsala’s sassy + sexy rooftop bar

Posted on 6 Jul 20176 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

I’m not really a drinks girl. I like my craft beer + my wine. But, Miss Voon. She enticed +…

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I found love on Midsummer’s Eve: Songs for Days 170 – 176

Posted on 25 Jun 201725 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Summer is really truly here. Who’s excited? Hands up! To honor this season, I’d like to take this week to…

Posted in mixtapes, swedenTagged love, marriage, midsummer, mixed tapes, öregrund, playlists, spotify, sweden4 Comments on I found love on Midsummer’s Eve: Songs for Days 170 – 176

A weekend wedding in the fairytale village of Stempeda, Germany

Posted on 28 May 201728 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Last weekend, Lina and I left an unusually warm Uppsala and boarded a plane to Berlin. We were headed to…

Posted in germanyTagged adventure, germany, homesteading, stempeda, travel, wanderlust, wedding4 Comments on A weekend wedding in the fairytale village of Stempeda, Germany

My 10 favorite places on earth (so far)

Posted on 22 Apr 201728 May 2017 by Elizabeth

This is gonna be a list post. I love list posts. So, I’m gonna gather up some photos + make a…

Posted in travelTagged climate, earth day, environment, favorite places, nature, planet earth, travel, wilderness2 Comments on My 10 favorite places on earth (so far)

A weekend in Ireland // Part Two: Irish countryside

Posted on 15 Apr 201715 Apr 2017 by Elizabeth

Having enjoyed a few hours in Dublin after we arrived, Lina and I hopped a train to somewhere to the…

Posted in ireland, vloggingTagged adventure, countryside, friendship, hill of tara, history, ireland, newgrange, travel, wanderlust, youtube1 Comment on A weekend in Ireland // Part Two: Irish countryside

A weekend in Ireland // Part One: Dublin!

Posted on 9 Apr 20179 Apr 2017 by Elizabeth

Last weekend, Lina and I took a very important + long-awaited trip to Ireland. We’ve been quite a few times before,…

Posted in irelandTagged beer, dublin, ireland, liz+lina, travel, youtube4 Comments on A weekend in Ireland // Part One: Dublin!

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Mystic. Theologian. Mentor. | Wanderer. Homebody. Photographer. French fry lover. Moon-gazer. Roadtripper. Wine + beer connoisseur. North Carolina-raised. Sweden-settled. Daughter. Aunt. Sister. Wife.

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