Andrea Copeland 11/5/25 Andrea Copeland 11/5/25

Nobel Peace Prize 2025: History, Meaning, and Fascinating Facts

And its ties to Norway

Andrea Copeland 10/29/25 Andrea Copeland 10/29/25

Halloween in Norway

It’s not too spooky and makes me a little nostalgic for home

Andrea Copeland 10/22/25 Andrea Copeland 10/22/25

Winter is Coming

So you better learn to layer and dress for the Norwegian weather

Andrea Copeland 10/15/25 Andrea Copeland 10/15/25

Building a Support System in a New Country

Missing family sucks, but the friends you make abroad are priceless

Andrea Copeland 10/8/25 Andrea Copeland 10/8/25

Thirteen Hours without Power

We survived a major windstorm and learned we need to be better prepared for blackouts

Andrea Copeland 10/1/25 Andrea Copeland 10/1/25

A Trip Above the Arctic Circle

The stunning arctic archipelago of Lofoten

Andrea Copeland 9/24/25 Andrea Copeland 9/24/25

Torvtak: The Grass Roofs of Norway

A traditional and practical design that’s seeing a resurgence

Andrea Copeland 9/17/25 Andrea Copeland 9/17/25

Kvikk Lunsj: A Norwegian Icon

The fuel you (apparently) need for all your outdoor adventures in the mountains

Andrea Copeland 9/10/25 Andrea Copeland 9/10/25

Appreciating the sun

We’re having a beautiful September

Andrea Copeland 9/3/25 Andrea Copeland 9/3/25

The Food at Barnehagen

My son’s palette is becoming more Norwegian

Andrea Copeland 8/27/25 Andrea Copeland 8/27/25

Deciding What to Make for Dinner in a Small Norwegian Town

It’s more challenging than I anticipated

Andrea Copeland 8/20/25 Andrea Copeland 8/20/25

A Weekend Trip to Spain

We took four days and went to the beach

Andrea Copeland 8/13/25 Andrea Copeland 8/13/25

Exploring Austrått Fort

A small piece of Norway’s WWII history here in our small town

Andrea Copeland 8/6/25 Andrea Copeland 8/6/25

One Year Down

Reflecting on our first year in Norway

Andrea Copeland 7/30/25 Andrea Copeland 7/30/25

Trollstigen:

A winding road down the side of a mountain filled with switchback turns that will make the hair on the back of your neck stand-up straight

Andrea Copeland 7/23/25 Andrea Copeland 7/23/25

Geirangerfjorden:

A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most beautiful places I’ve been

Andrea Copeland 6/18/25 Andrea Copeland 6/18/25

America’s Favorite Passtime

A baseball game, fried food, and time with family

Andrea Copeland 6/11/25 Andrea Copeland 6/11/25

Friluftsliv: “Open-Air-Life” is a Truly Norwegian Concept

A way of life we could get used to. Friluftsliv is more than a concept, it’s a way of life for Norwegians. They believe in getting outside, celebrating the outdoors, no matter your age or weather conditions.