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
Skåne is the southernmost region of Sweden. A gorgeous area of fields, coastlines, cozy towns, art, history, a super cute…
Summer 2022: Funky, hipster, design-inspiring Copenhagen
Archipelago – check! Historical, charming Lund – check! Eclectic, diverse Malmö – check! A week and a half into our…
Summer 2022: Malmö – The East Village of Sweden.
After a week of relaxation by the sea and then 24 hours in a sweet, old university city Lina +…
Summer 2022: 24 hours in Lund, Sweden
Alright. Let’s pick up where we left off. Lina + I had just left a week of calm, quiet, simple…
Summer 2022: The Archipelago
There are a few things that make up a typical summer in Sweden. Long, bright nights. Ice cream. Weeks off…
My American Holiday: Welcoming a slow, hopeful, rhythmic new year
I am pretty sure that we were all ready for the New Year to arrive. But, to be honest, apparently…
My American holiday: Reunited with family for a cozy, simple Christmas
Covid has kept us away for two years. Away from my family + my home state. But, finally, even as…
My new neighborhood: Why I love the industrial area of Norrköping
It’s finally time to share with you a little bit about why I love the industrial neighborhood that we now…
26: The week that was the new beginning we needed
July is the beginning of the second half of the year and I always like to think of it as…
20: The week that was all over the place
A word of caution: Like the title says, this post is all over the place. Last week, I said that…
Reset #3: Why Österlen’s art, coastlines, and sunsets inspire me
As I said in my previous two posts on our vacation to Österlen last week, my intention was to reset…
Reset #2: Inspired by lavender, stones, + old city streets
In my first post from our trip to Österlen I realized that I couldn’t share everything in one post. I…
Reset #1: Finding inspiration on a summer trip to Österlen
It’s already the 4th week of summer vacation + it’s time to share what I did during week 3! I’ve…
Restore: A week at home to love where I live
Week two of my summer vacation was spent at home with the intention to restore my love for where I…
Rest: Settling into the rhythms of summer
Summer is supposed to be all about rest I think. And I am lucky enough to live in a country…
A simple holiday: Family, travel, and one big anniversary
We’re 2 weeks into the new year and I am finally sitting down to document what turned out to be…
Thanksgiving in Paris: Eat, drink, and be merry
My cousin lives in Paris. And back in September we were chatting with each other about how long it had…
Ireland: Work + play during a long weekend visit
Two weeks ago, I had the pure joy of visiting Ireland for the 4th or 5th time. Obviously, I’ve lost…
Why running away to Stockholm may be just what you need
A week or so ago my wife + I were sick. I was home for days and then she got…
How I spent four days in Torrevieja, Spain
February is a crazy month. I mean, it’s the shortest and it always feels like the longest to me. And…
A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 2.
It’s totally possible to head to a ski resort for a long weekend in the mountains and not ski. And…
A long weekend in the Swedish mountains. Part 1.
Hello from the breathtaking Swedish mountains! That’s right… I took three days off from work + joined my love and…
It’s the simple moments that make the best holiday
It’s always so surreal traveling between countries. Suddenly, I find myself in my home state, with my family and memories…
An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one
Two weeks ago, I was in the small city of Östersund, Sweden with my lovely wife. It was my 44th…
My love letter to sweet, soft Autumn
Dear soft autumn, You are just around the corner. I can feel you in the air. And in my bones….
Vacation is over + it’s time for a whole new work vibe
I like to write to you as if we are continuing an ongoing conversation. So, let’s pick up where we…
How we spent our 7 waking hours in NYC
Alright, so I basked in the glow of the mountains of North Carolina + I sank down into my roots…
Tapping into my roots at the North Carolina beach
Alright, y’all. It’s time for me to share all of my documentation from my week at the beach with my…
Waterfalls, fog, and those killer North Carolina mountain views
Hi, you guys! I’m back from the States, back in Sweden, back to blogging, and about to be back to…
Reasons why I didn’t take my computer on vacation
It should be obvious why I didn’t bring my computer on vacation with me. Right? I mean, duh. I’m not…
3 ways July is medicine for your wild soul
In my world, July is like the space between. It’s not a transition month – in my opinion, like June…
Guest collaboration: 4 Reasons Why You Need an Explorer Mind Set
A guest post collaboration with NK imode. Fridays are the perfect days for thinking about exploring + traveling, am I…
Day 14: Dig deep + get grounded… nature is gonna be magical this week.
Oh lordy, time is moving fast. Happy 3rd Sunday in Advent, my friends. Can you believe it?! Next Sunday is Christmas…
I’m totally ok not having a car: Reflections on a spontaneous road trip
Lina + I don’t have a car. And most days that’s totally ok. Some days, however, I long for the…
Summer of 17: My top Asheville-area spots for getting back to nature
In the summer in North Carolina, when I’m not drinking beer (ok, sometimes when I am also drinking beer), then…
Summer of 17: Beer Hangs in Asheville, North Carolina
Is everyone out there having a great (Labor Day, USA) weekend?! It’s the unofficial official ending of summer in the…
Why you should explore small town living in the mountains of North Carolina
Helloooooo. Oh my goodness it’s so great to be typing on my beautiful little computer + preparing a post to…
Liz+Lina’s NYC vlog
My two posts about our whirlwind NYC visit this summer are already posted and now it’s time for the video…
48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 2
Rise + Shine! It’s day 2 in NYC! Well, my jet lag was definitely not better by day 2, since…
48 hours of exploring NYC’s Upper East Side: Day 1
It’s doesn’t matter where you are in NYC, you can’t take the NYC out of NYC. Alright, I admit it……
How to survive an 8 hour flight: My secret (and weird) travel hacks
I should be flying high above the Atlantic Ocean right about the same time this blog posts. Eeeek! Finally my…
I ushered in July with Miss Voon : Uppsala’s sassy + sexy rooftop bar
I’m not really a drinks girl. I like my craft beer + my wine. But, Miss Voon. She enticed +…
I found love on Midsummer’s Eve: Songs for Days 170 – 176
Summer is really truly here. Who’s excited? Hands up! To honor this season, I’d like to take this week to…
A weekend wedding in the fairytale village of Stempeda, Germany
Last weekend, Lina and I left an unusually warm Uppsala and boarded a plane to Berlin. We were headed to…
My 10 favorite places on earth (so far)
This is gonna be a list post. I love list posts. So, I’m gonna gather up some photos + make a…
A weekend in Ireland // Part Two: Irish countryside
Having enjoyed a few hours in Dublin after we arrived, Lina and I hopped a train to somewhere to the…
A weekend in Ireland // Part One: Dublin!
Last weekend, Lina and I took a very important + long-awaited trip to Ireland. We’ve been quite a few times before,…