Tucked away in a corner of Tysvær township in Nedstrand there is a local treasure called Himakånå - a well-kept secret until recently. The locals have always known about this cliff formation, …
Exploring my own backyard
You don't always have to travel far - sometimes less is more and great adventures are waiting in your backyard. Living on the west coast of Norway, I am fortunate …
Chicago Love
Our marathon weekend in Chicago was my first trip with Mr A to the windy city. I was exited to show him one of my favorite cities and to run …
Cabin life at Seljestad – Norway
Last fall we rented a cabin for a weekend at Seljestad in Norway. This is an old cabin which we have rented a couple of times before, with no internet, …
Road trip to Odda – Norway
What to do when the kids are bored and the summer weather is bad - go for a road trip! Last summer we spent a week up in the mountains …
Chicago Marathon: Pain is temporary – Pride is forever
In 2015 I entered the lottery for the Chicago Marathon and I got in. It was about 50% chance to get in via the lottery and both me and Mr …
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Short trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin
Before we ran the Chicago marathon we made a stop in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to visit my father's cousin, Audrey. We arrived at Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Thursday, picked up …
