Yesterday morning started my travel adventures from Oslo, Norway to Clonakilty, Ireland. Running Shoes: Check Garmin: Check Running Clothes: Check My friend and I decided to sign up for the half marathon in Clonakilty, Ireland back in August. We both love Ireland (not as much as running), so we thought why … More Go with the Flow
A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to travel to the beautiful city of Barcelona. I basically hopped off of the plane from the U.S., and on to another for a couple of days in BCN. One vacation to the next. I guess I can’t really complain. The area I stayed in for … More Let’s Get Lost in Barcelona
Russian Visa: 1700 kroner Plane ticket: 1600 kroner Taxis: 1000 kroner Spending the weekend with your best friend in one of the most beautiful cities: Priceless Even though we failed to bring our winter coats, got limited sleep, and had to communicate mostly through google translate, Saint Petersburg did not disappoint. I wish we could … More I’ve Got a Crush on the World
Better late than never, right!? Halloween has to be on the top of my list when it comes to holidays. Throughout my childhood, high school, and college, I loved thinking up creative costumes and spending weeks creating them (yes sometimes months). It is one occasion that I will splurge on. Like the one time I … More A Wee Bit Wicked
Say yes to new adventures and always seek to see more! A few weeks ago, I FINALLY had the chance to experience a new city in Norway. I have been living in Oslo for about two years now, and I still haven’t been to some of the other major cities! It does get … More Say YES to new adventures
Monday. I’m slowly coming down from my presentation high and the exhaustion is really starting to kick in. …hmm a smallish nap or two? How about netflix and bed all day!? This dreary Oslo weather is making that idea sound great right about now! Vegging inside will have to wait till the weekend; it … More Great Things Never Came From Comfort Zones
Tuesday night was my debut on the big stage at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway. Way back in May I applied for Researcher Grand Prix (Forsker Grand Prix), which is an event where 10 researchers are given 4 minutes to present their research in an entertaining, but educational format. As soon as … More Lights, Camera, ACTION
This month marks two years that I have been living in Oslo, Norway. In September 2015, I moved from Pennsylvania to Oslo to further my education and career as a behavior analyst. I had always wanted to try living overseas (preferably Ireland), but moving to Oslo was an amazing opportunity I knew I had to … More Explorers of Oslo
The 17th of May might seem like a typical day to you, but NOT in Norway! Norway has a unique celebration of their National Day. Coming from the States, where Independence Day is usually celebrated with a BBQ, beers, fireworks, and other summertime activities, I was very surprised by the complexity of the celebration here … More Sip Sip Hooray! It’s the 17th of May!
Beyond the Fjords 