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Norway: Epic Road Trip

Posted on August 2, 2018August 20, 2018 by Aaron Shade in Europe, Norway, Stories

The Drive

Driving in Norway was easier than we thought it would be. The road signs were easy to follow and many times we had the road all to ourselves. Doing a car camping road trip through the country was very peaceful compared to anything we’ve ever done in the U.S. or in Costa Rica. It was hard to believe we drove over 2,000 km, but some of the best views were right off the road. Why do a 20 km hike for one view, when you can drive for a thousand? Here were some of our best views.

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Norway: Exploring Oslo

Posted on July 26, 2018July 29, 2018 by Brianna Shade in Europe, Norway, Stories

When visiting someplace new, first impressions can make a big difference. A single day can determine if we want to return, what we think of the people, and how much we’ll talk about it when we return. The first few hours can set the mood for the entire trip.

Fortunately, Oslo was a delightful introduction to Norway.

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Norway – Endless Beauty from Fjord to Glacier

Posted on June 7, 2018August 25, 2018 by Aaron Shade in Europe, Norway

We just arrived back from Norway a few days ago and were completely stunned by how beautiful it was. Our route included many fjords, glaciers, snowy lakes, and other breath-taking scenery that seemed to be non-stop. Every time we were wowed, there was something even more beautiful around the corner. During our last day we saw a glacier that emotionally impacted us in a way that no pictures or words could describe.

We started to get worried that we would be disappointed going to other countries or even back home in Oregon wondering what could top this. However, there is so much world out there to see that we are up for the challenge. Since there is a lot of material to go through, and we are dead tired from the trip, here are just a couple of the highlights (the highlights never stopped, nor the high jumps).

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We are Going to Norway!

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Aaron Shade in Europe, Planning

This week we are heading to Norway and working through the last details before beginning our adventure. As this is being written, we are finalizing what is going into our bags and making sure we have everything we need. Norway is a little different than most trips as we are car camping. Here are some of the things we are considering while planning the last minute details of our trip.

Photo by Kristoffer Trolle Creative Commons

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Considering… Norway

Posted on January 25, 2018January 24, 2018 by Aaron Shade in Country Considerations, Europe, Planning

Norway is a stunning country and is home to many natural wonders that are too numerous to count. It has many incredible cities rich with viking history and some of the happiest people. It is a bit expensive – just a tad – but you can find ways to do it cheaply and still have an incredible experience.

Photo by Deconvertini, Creative Commons

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Considering… Croatia

Posted on December 7, 2017December 29, 2017 by Aaron Shade in Country Considerations, Europe, Planning

Croatia is a Mediterranean landscape paradise. From ancient walled cities and Roman ruins, to the many islands lining the coast, Croatia has it all. There are many well preserved Medieval towns and old forts that are worthy of Game of Thrones, just like in Ireland. Let’s check it out!

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Considering… Ireland

Posted on November 30, 2017December 29, 2017 by Brianna Shade in Country Considerations, Europe, Planning

Ireland is a beautiful country rich with rolling landscapes and ancient heritage. The people are friendly, the food is comforting, the music is lively, and the history is fascinating. What’s not to love?

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Considering… Romania

Posted on November 9, 2017December 29, 2017 by Aaron Shade in Country Considerations, Europe

Romania has many castles and wonderful landscapes which will make for some great photography and video. We happen to know someone who is from Romania, so that helped inspire us to consider it for our world trip. She is a very nice and welcoming person, so we hope to find more people like her in this country.

Why do we want to go?

It is cheaper than western Europe and has many similar things from old Europe like castles and churches. It is a photographer’s dream with many landscapes in a country that is about the size of Oregon in the U.S. but much more populated. We’ve had some fear of this area as well so that makes us want to go even more. Maybe we can get our blood sucked out in Transylvania by some vampires (or mosquitoes). It would be fun to go there for their Halloween event. Continue reading “Considering… Romania” →

Considering… Iceland

Posted on November 2, 2017December 29, 2017 by Brianna Shade in Country Considerations, Europe, Planning

Iceland is a beautiful country, known for its pristine landscapes, hot springs, glaciers, waterfalls, and spectacular aurora. It’s a landscape photographer’s dream, and it has lots to offer the outdoorsfolk. Rumored to be named to deter too many settlers, this island is beautiful, though it actually is home to quite a bit of ice.

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