Journal
The Munch museum and more.
With only a few days left in Oslo, I finally visit the Munch museum, and take a coffee tasting class at Tim Wendelboe.
Four nights in Finland part two: Sauna and Suomenlinna.
Indulgent days in the capital Helsinki, soaking up a sauna, exploring the sea fortress of Suomenlinna, and finishing it all off with a dinner at Grön.
Four nights in Finland part one: Porvoo & Helsinki.
Visiting Finland was a bit of a last minute decision. I suddenly found myself with some extra time, and thought I’d round out my trip to the Nordics.
Rainy days in Copenhagen.
A couple of days biking around and hanging out in the Danish capital with friends.
Northern Denmark & a 4th of July BBQ in Sweden.
A day trip driving along the northern coast of Denmark culimating in a BBQ dinner in Sweden.
A Saturday stroll around Bjørvika, Oslo.
Working up an appetite before dinner at Maaemo strolling around the waterfront neighborhood anchored by the Opera House and the Munch Museum.
27,703 steps: A Sunday stroll around Oslo.
My first full day in Norway turned into an epic impromptu walking tour as I let my curiosity get the better of my feet and let myself wander.
Midsummer afternoon in Gothenburg.
A midsummer afternoon exploring the quiet streets of a town on Midsummer break.
Kayaking, camping, and culinary pursuits in a Swedish archepelago.
I found out about and booked this trip a year ago on the recommendation of a couple I met in Buenos Aires. I’m so glad I did! And I’m so thankful for the fellow guests who rounded out our crew.
Downtown Stockholm and the Vasa Museum.
Almost everyone tells me to visit teh Vasa Museum, and so I make it the focus of my first full day in Stockholm.
Stockholm, day one.
A quick introduction to Stockholm whilst waiting to check into my hotel.
A quick visit to the National Museum of Korea.
On my last full day in Seoul I take a trip to the Natinal Museum.
A trip to the Gamaksan Red Suspension Bridge & the DMZ.
A tour of Imgingak Park, the third infiltration tunnel, and a panoramic glimpse into North Korea.
A relaxed day & night in Gyeongju.
I spend my last day in Gyeongju revisiting the National Museum, relaxing in coffee shops in the center, and touring the Donggung Palace by night..
A tour in & around Gyeongju-si.
A day spent on tour in and around Gyeongju, including the Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, finishing with tea in a traditional teahouse.
The road from Seoul to Gyeongju-si.
With a free weekend in South Korea I decide to decamp from Seoul and head south to visit the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty.
A week’s worth of wandering around Seoul.
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, the Namsangol Hanok Village, and a return visit to the Sinsa-dong neighborhood.
A Sunday stroll through Seoul.
My first full day in Seoul I visit castles and coffee shops, jumping between the historic and modern seemingly from block to block.