I guess we all have different criteria for the perfect holiday, whether it be luxurious beach resorts or hiking in the mountains. For me, the ultimate holiday feeling is when I open the door to my little house in Spain, located between the ocean and the mountains. This is how I spent my summer. It’s about […]
A taste of sunshine
28/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
This story starts with a picture of a Norwegian water bottle taken at a private dock in Florida and ends with an impulsive purchase of a house in the same place four months later. When people from the northern parts of Europe get a taste of sunshine and warm climate year-round, something happens. In our […]
7 ways to eat ethically
19/08/2013 by 3 Comments
There are so many things to think of when it comes to eating ethically that it can give you a headache as soon as you start thinking about it. Is it better to buy local products than fairtrade products from abroad? And isn’t it just too expensive to buy organic? What about the labelling and ingredients Before you get […]
Third Culture Kids
15/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Does this term sound familiar? Sociologist Ruth Hill Useems came up with it in the 1950s as a way to describe children who grow up in a country (or countries) different from where their parents were raised. Military kids, international business people’s kids, and diplomats’ kids are the primary livers of […]
Mind-body medicine: Stress and the power of belief
09/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
Life is a subjective experience for each of us. How you interpret any event in your life determines your view of life. How you perceive your environment can be more important to your well-being than the actual environment itself. Your perception also impacts your state of health because your mind and body are deeply connected. […]
Mums making lists
06/08/2013 by Leave a Comment
Have you already realised you are always making lists? Even the not so organised person makes lists all the time. It’s like some secret obsession we may not even figure out, but believe me, it’s there! There are: The obvious grocery shopping lists, the do-not-forget-lists for the next morning, the to do lists of the week, the topics lists […]
Pimp up your wall
30/07/2013 by 1 Comment
Do you have an outdoor wall that needs a focal point? Let me share a little DIY with you. You need a piece of wood or a branch from the forest, some glass jars (mine are “bonne maman” jars) and some wire. I guess the pictures speak for themselves on how to do it, just make sure […]
Totally Texas!
24/07/2013 by 3 Comments
When you move to another country there is a lot to learn; rules, regulations and school systems just being a few. This column was actually a college assignment when I lived in Katy, Texas. It’s about my Norwegian friends trying to adjust, written with humor and a little twist. No offence to my American readers! […]
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