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

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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

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

Appreciating the sun

We’re having a beautiful September

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

The Food at Barnehagen

My son’s palette is becoming more Norwegian

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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

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

A Weekend Trip to Spain

We took four days and went to the beach

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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

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

One Year Down

Reflecting on our first year in Norway

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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

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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

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

America’s Favorite Passtime

A baseball game, fried food, and time with family

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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.

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