Tree houses, ice hotels, 747s, caves and grottos, houses made of cow dung, caravans, sheep sheds, the beach,… I do like quirky sleeps, though it has been a while, meaning I’ve shoddy or no photos, so I haven’t covered many here on Sophie’s World. That’s about to change. If you’ve poked around on this blog [...]
Easter traditions in Norway
Spring is finally in the air up here in the northern world, although it looks like snow will be on the ground for a few more days at least, to the delight of most. Easter, you see, means a 10-day-vacation – we’re in the middle of it right now – and skiing is an essential [...]
A Perfect Day in Oslo
Today, I’m joining the 100 cities to homeswap before you die-initiative and I’ll let you in on how to spend a perfect day in Oslo. (For more information on the project, click on the link at the end of the article.) It’s not easy. That’s not because there’s a shortage of things to enjoy, quite [...]
Legoland, the original one
The tiny Danish town of Billund is home of that most brilliant of toys: Lego – and of the original Legoland, everyone’s childhood fantasy, at least for us of the pre-Nintendo generation.
The Road to Gjógv
A road trip in the Faroe Islands is a treat, with awe-inspiring vistas or colourful little villages whichever way you turn. Around a bend in the road, this is what you might see: … or this: We’re on Sheep Islands, so you will also see this: On the island of Eysturey, you’ll pass by Eiði. [...]
Arctic Sortland: Norway’s Blue Town
At 68° north, a fair distance above the Arctic Circle, is Sortland, Norway’s Blue Town. Sortland is the capital of the Vesterålen Archipelago; less famous, perhaps, than its neighbour to the south, the Lofoten Islands, yet just as stunning. But why is Sortland blue?
Almonds aren’t just almonds
Christmas is upon us; time for almonds. In Norway, almondy goodness is on the menu this time of year, in the form of marzipan and kransekake.
Searching for Garbo
At Skogskyrkogården, you can search for the most famous Swede of all, the elusive Greta Garbo – and tick off another UNESCO World Heritage site, in one go.
Welcome! I'm Sophie - writer, dreamer, negotiator, wanderer, mum - in search of the world's curious places. Mostly with my daughters, sometimes solo. The girls share their take on it, too.
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Pets, pools and pennies at the Hemingway House, Key West -
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – the real Narnia -
Atlantic Canada: Lively Lunenburg -
Canada Road Trip: Vancouver to Calgary, the Scenic Route -
Cape Byron Lighthouse
