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Tag: travel

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

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…

Posted in österlen, summerTagged beach, österlen, summer, sweden, travelLeave a Comment on Reset #3: Why Österlen’s art, coastlines, and sunsets inspire me

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…

Posted in österlen, summerTagged inspiration, österlen, summer, travel, vacationLeave a Comment on Reset #1: Finding inspiration on a summer trip to Österlen

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

Midsummer Rituals: The importance of Soul Protection

Posted on 20 Jun 201920 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth
soul candle protection

Today’s Midsummer Rituals post is gonna be super short. And that’s because I writing this by the gate, waiting to…

Posted in ritualsTagged midsummer rituals, protection, slow living, soul, summer, travelLeave a Comment on Midsummer Rituals: The importance of Soul Protection

The weeks that gave me the space to simplify

Posted on 24 Feb 201924 Feb 2019 by Elizabeth

Well, it’s been three weeks since I last created one of these weekly roundup posts. Mostly because I’ve been traveling…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged february, mindful living, simplicity, simplify, travel, workLeave a Comment on The weeks that gave me the space to simplify

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…

Posted in spainTagged beach, europe, spain, torrevieja, travel, vacationLeave a Comment on How I spent four days in Torrevieja, Spain

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

Midwinter Rituals: Imrama + the practice of sacred travel

Posted on 14 Dec 201815 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

I love all forms of travel. And it’s more than just a hobby of mine. It is a dream +…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged blog series, midwinter, rituals, sacred travel, soul coaching, travel4 Comments on Midwinter Rituals: Imrama + the practice of sacred travel

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

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

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

01. The week that was the first one

Posted on 7 Jan 20187 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

I’m bringing back my weekly post series – and I couldn’t be happier. Last year I didn’t do a weekly…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged asheville, beer, family, holidays, lake junaluska, new year's eve, north carolina, travel2 Comments on 01. The week that was the first one

Day 20: Year in Review. My top 7 posts of 2017

Posted on 27 Dec 201728 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s time for the big Year in Review countdown! In this end-of-the-year post, I’m sharing with you what turned out…

Posted in year summariesTagged 2017, belovelive, blogging, current events, House Hunters International, top posts, travel, year in reviewLeave a Comment on Day 20: Year in Review. My top 7 posts of 2017

12 months + 12 blessings: My new Thanksgiving tradition

Posted on 23 Nov 201723 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

When does something become a tradition? After doing it one time + then deciding to do it again one year…

Posted in year summariesTagged blessings, expat life, gratitude, holiday, intuitive living, simplicity, slow living, thanksgiving, travel4 Comments on 12 months + 12 blessings: My new Thanksgiving tradition

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

Why we love hosting friends for the weekend

Posted on 15 Sep 201715 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

I’m so lucky to have the friends I have. And I’m talking to all of you out there, near and…

Posted in gatheringsTagged expat life, friendship, girl's weekend, international, tour guide, travel, Uppsala, weekend4 Comments on Why we love hosting friends for the weekend

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

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

Summer in the States: All the things I love the most

Posted on 14 Jul 201714 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s Friday + my love joins the on-vacation club today when she gets home from work! And that means that…

Posted in listsTagged asheville, craft beer, lists, new york city, NYC, summer, travel6 Comments on Summer in the States: All the things I love the most

My one word weekend list

Posted on 4 Jun 20174 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s been a few days, my friends. But, I have a good excuse… I don’t have a computer! Ok, so…

Posted in listsTagged blogging, creativity, family., lists, photography, travel, weekendLeave a Comment on My one word weekend list

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

How I learned to live a lagom life // Songs for days #140-146

Posted on 26 May 201726 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Happy Friday, everyone. Whoa this week has flown by. And it has been crazy different in my little corner of…

Posted in mixtapesTagged follow your bliss, home, live authentic, music, playlist, spotify playlist, travel, weekly updates1 Comment on How I learned to live a lagom life // Songs for days #140-146

Episode 27 : How to travel the world + take photos (or do whatever YOU want)

Posted on 11 May 201711 May 2017 by Elizabeth

This week Lina and I sat down with our friend (and my co-worker) Andreas for a chat about living life…

Posted in liz+lina podcastTagged africa, collaboration, creative living, iTunes, liz + lina, nature by andreas, photography, podcast, travelLeave a Comment on Episode 27 : How to travel the world + take photos (or do whatever YOU want)

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)

How I did Spring break this year: Family, food, drink, and culture

Posted on 19 Apr 201728 Mar 2021 by Elizabeth

Kind of spontaneously, my brother decided to spend Spring Break in Sweden! Nick lives in Maine and has been working…

Posted in gatherings, springTagged craft beer, family., spring break, stockholm, travel, Uppsala6 Comments on How I did Spring break this year: Family, food, drink, and culture

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!

the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52

Posted on 5 Jan 201716 May 2021 by Elizabeth

I’m still slowly easing into 2017 even if on the outside it may seem that I have been busy. I…

Posted in new england, new england, the week that was seriesTagged christmas, everyday sacred, family, holidays, maine, new england, nothing is ordinary, portland, travel, winterLeave a Comment on the week that was the last week of 2016 // 52

the week when the festivities began: new york city // 51

Posted on 26 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Happy Holidays!! I’m writing to you from my brother’s cozy little home on the coast of Maine, just outside of…

Posted in nyc, the week that was seriesTagged airbnb, christmas, holidays, lower east side, new york city, orchard street hotel, rockefeller center, travel, vacation1 Comment on the week when the festivities began: new york city // 51

the day i found all the holiday feels // 49

Posted on 11 Dec 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

this weekend i had a little holiday adventure. and i didn’t realize how badly i needed it until i was right…

Posted in stockholm, the week that was seriesTagged christmas, christmas market, everyday sacred, gamla stan, holidays, stockholm, travel4 Comments on the day i found all the holiday feels // 49

the week that i crossed the atlantic ocean… twice // 44

Posted on 7 Nov 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

well, one week has passed and i have been to north carolina and back again… all within 5 days. i…

Posted in asheville, the week that was seriesTagged Be Love Live, death, family., grounded, home., tough times, travel, weekly updates9 Comments on the week that i crossed the atlantic ocean… twice // 44

fifteen ways nyc teaches me how to live

Posted on 11 Sep 201611 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

fifteen years ago today, i was a mere 26 years old. i worked as a special education teacher in asheville,…

Posted in culture, nycTagged 9/11, inspiration, life lessons, live life, memorial, new york city, NYC, september 11, travel6 Comments on fifteen ways nyc teaches me how to live

celebrating an incredible, inspiring summer (a photo diary)

Posted on 3 Sep 20163 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

well, you guys. it’s labor day weekend. and, for americans, that means that it is the last official weekend of…

Posted in travel, year summariesTagged adventure, atlantic beach, family., new hampshire, north carolina, NYC, paris, summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on celebrating an incredible, inspiring summer (a photo diary)

the week that was the beginning of the new (school) year // 33

Posted on 22 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

hellooooo! guess who’s back on track + ready for regular life again? that’s right. i’m coming down from my summer…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged Be Love Live, beer, home, jet lag, present moment, summer, travel, Uppsala, vacation, work4 Comments on the week that was the beginning of the new (school) year // 33

the week that was the reynolds beach vacation (part 2) 

Posted on 17 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

After settling in and sleeping on our first night in the beach house that we (and by we, I mean…

Posted in atlantic beach, meditation, the week that was seriesTagged atlantic beach, family., nature, north carolina, summer, travel, USA, vacation, wanderlust1 Comment on the week that was the reynolds beach vacation (part 2) 

the week that was the reynolds family beach week // 32 (part 1)

Posted on 14 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Hello, friends! Well, I totally thought I’d be writing this post as my first post at home in Sweden, but…

Posted in atlantic beach, road trips + plane rides, the week that was seriesTagged adventure, beach, family., north carolina, summertime, travel, vacation4 Comments on the week that was the reynolds family beach week // 32 (part 1)

the week that was all of the best asheville places + people // 31

Posted on 7 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Oh, it’s so hard to say goodbye to our trip home to the mountains of North Carolina. These ancient, magical,…

Posted in asheville, the week that was seriesTagged asheville, family., friends, north carolina, summer, travel4 Comments on the week that was all of the best asheville places + people // 31

the week with all the feels // 30 

Posted on 3 Aug 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

So, it’s a few days late. But, you’ll excuse me for it seeing as I’m on vacay in the States…

Posted in asheville, road trips + plane rides, the week that was seriesTagged asheville, family., highland brewing, summer, travel, vacation, wedge brewery4 Comments on the week with all the feels // 30 

A weekend in New Hampshire • 2

Posted on 30 Jul 201630 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

After such an eventful and beautiful first full day in New Hampshire on Friday, my parents and Lina and I…

Posted in new englandTagged family., new england, new hampshire, summer, travel, vacation2 Comments on A weekend in New Hampshire • 2

A weekend in New Hampshire • 1 

Posted on 29 Jul 201617 Aug 2016 by Elizabeth

Our time in NYC flew by, and before we knew it, it was time to move on and head north….

Posted in new englandTagged atlantic ocean, family., maine, new hampshire, summer, travel, vacation8 Comments on A weekend in New Hampshire • 1 

Summer in Brooklyn 2.2

Posted on 27 Jul 201627 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

Let’s continue with the second half of our full day in Brooklyn, ok? You can read about the first half…

Posted in nycTagged brooklyn, lower east side, new york city, NYC, patti smith, summer, travel, vacation, williamsburg6 Comments on Summer in Brooklyn 2.2

Summer in Brooklyn • 2.1

Posted on 25 Jul 201625 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

With just two and a half days in New York City, you’d think that it wouldn’t be possible to do…

Posted in nycTagged east river state park, explore, NYC, summer, travel, vacation, wanderlust new york city, williamsburg2 Comments on Summer in Brooklyn • 2.1

Summer in Brooklyn • 1

Posted on 22 Jul 201622 Jul 2016 by Elizabeth

I just spent 2.5 days in NYC with my love and it was pure magic.  We love New York, and…

Posted in nycTagged brooklyn, new york, NYC, summer, travel, vacation, williamsburg12 Comments on Summer in Brooklyn • 1

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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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