Last updated on March 21st, 2024 at 03:15 pmBetween the World Cup, Euro Cup, Champions League or a big national game, watching soccer in Europe is great fun. Throughout the centuries, borders in Europe have frequently changed. This fuels rivalries that can be heated at times. But ultimately, sports are a way to bring people…
Oslo, the capital of Norway, rests along the country’s southern coast at the head of Oslofjord. The ski jumping venue of Holmenkollbakken offers fantastic panoramic views overlooking Oslo and the surrounding fjord. Oslo’s harbor is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and a meal outside during warmer weather.
Oslo is popular for its ample green spaces, cleanliness and museums. Bygdøy Peninsula features the waterside Norwegian Maritime Museum and the Viking Ship Museum, with Viking ships from the 9th century.
Last updated on July 15th, 2024 at 09:58 pmTraveling with lactose intolerance is as fun as having fire ants thrown down your pants. I know from personal experience. Sure Lactaid can help a bit, but the terrible side effect of it is that it does not work very well. Hence its lack of FDA approval….
Last updated on January 3rd, 2023 at 11:14 pmI’ve not been arrested yet (knock on wood!). But in the USA, I have semi-regularly had annoying little run-ins with police. Many of these stem from college days, but not all of them. While I won’t get into the specific idiotic details, I probably should have been…
Last updated on April 4th, 2024 at 07:28 pmBrugge is the capital of West Flanders and home to around 120,000 people. Canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings are distinguishing features of this well preserved medieval town. Markt square has a 13th-century belfry with an 83m tower offering great panoramic views. Oh, and all the delicious…
