Exploring the World
Latest adventure
One country, one ocean, one step at a time
Traveling has been a lifelong passion for us. I started traveling before I was born (or so my parents tell me), but didn’t get around to blogging about traveling before 2005. Prior to that I wrote travel updates in letters and emails to anyone I thought could be interested.
Margrethe and I joined forces in 2015. Before then she had done a lot of traveling that she documented on Facebook and Instagram. Now we travel together and make blog posts with pictures and short videos, to help us remember our adventures and hopefully inspire you to get out there and experience the World.
An unquenchable thirst for adventure
Sailing across the Pacific twice, crossing half the World on the Transsiberian Railroad and exploring Norway’s long coastline are just some of the trips we’ve done in recent years. Delve into our trips and be inspired to create your own unforgettable memories.
Sailing in Norway
Exploring unknown treasures
Sailing Stella Polaris
Across the Pacific
French Polynesia
Diving with sharks
A day for the iron top-sail
Peniche wasn’t a bad place, but with no wind and no waves there was no point in sticking around there. It’s true we could have waited there, but I was advised to head...
Povoa de Varzim to Gran … Peniche I mean
I was planning to set sail as soon as my latest crew member Trond came down from Norway. Unfortunately the winds wanted it otherwise, so we ended up spending two extra days in...
Kicking it in Maryland and D.C.
When Knut and I arrived in Povoa de Varzim, I knew he was going home to work, before rejoining me on Gran Canaria in November, but I had no idea if anyone would be able to join...
The Bay of Biscay
We stayed in Falmouth for a total of 4 days. It did however feel like a lot longer. Not because it was a boring place, but because we accomplished so much. We made a number of...
Going to Cherbourg … or wait a minute!
We woke up early and maneuvered alongside the fuelingship. The night alongside the fuel barge had been short and uneventful. With freshly topped off tanks and 100 liters in jerry...
Amsterdamming
Having arrived safely in Amsterdam, Lauren and I set out to enjoy ourselves in town. Though I had a long list of things I wanted to do with the boat, Lauren only had a few days...
Second attempt at IJmuiden
We spent a good weekend in Egersund reading, eating good food and relaxing, while we waited for good northerly winds, scheduled to arrive on Monday. We did get a bit of bad news,...
Prekestolen (The Pulpit rock)
With the boat tied up in Egersund, we decided to do a bit of hiking in the area around Stavanger. One of the most visited places in the vicinity is called the Pulpit rock or...
First attempt at IJmuiden
Monday September 15th was slated to be the start of the circumnavigation. I was joined by Frode Bergsvik, who also crewed on the trip for Amsterdam to Norway; in addition Lauren...
Sailing home
With Torstein and Frode onboard and ready for action there was only one thing for us to do: Set Sail! At 5:30am we rolled out of bed, unplugged the shore power, took a last...
Picking up African Innovation
With no small amount of nervousness I stepped onto the tarmac at Schipol and made my way to the bus to the terminal. Contrary to what you might expect when you're going to your...
Chilling in a hot spring on Steffi’s Birthday
Steffi's birthday was an excellent opportunity to dodge out of Beijing to enjoy some quality time in nature. After looking at our options, everything pointed in the direction of...
Enjoying the beach in the Philippines
Chinese New Year presented us with a great chance to go traveling. Since most Chinese are busy clogging the roads and railways in China, we decided to jump on a plane bound for...
Skiing in Nanshan
The sky was blue, the air was crisp; in fact it was tough to believe that we were in Beijing. We (Steffi, Christopher, Nicole and I) loaded up in Nicole's car and hit the road to...
10th time on the Great Wall
A new visitor means a new trip to the Great Wall. This time Katie was in town. She's a cousin of Campbell, a very good friend of mine who recently moved back to the US. Katie...
Christmas Eve 2007
Though this, technically speaking, is a traveling blog, I figured that writing a few words about Christmas Eve wouldn't hurt. The preparations for Christmas Eve started the day...
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a sensational Christmas, filled with gifts and great food, but most importantly a fantastic time together with your friends and family ... I got...
Hanging out in New York
It’s up to you New York, Neeeeew Yoooork! … It was up to New York to finish up my vacation in style and send me home depressed that it was already over. It succeeded...
Chilling in Miami
Though Ecuador had been awesome it was nice to get back to civilization again. We went straight from the airport to Hertz and picked up a 2007 KIA. It served me very well in the...
Adventures in Ecuador
I’ll be honest: Ecuador is a country I loved visiting, but I’d hate living there. Ecuador is blessed with gorgeous nature split into three different eco systems: The...
Cruising the Caribbean
The first thing you feel when you land in Miami, in winter time, is that the temperature is perfect. Rasmus met me at the airport and took me home to his excellently situated...
Tearing up the West
Stepping off the plane in San Diego felt great. The temperature was comfortable, especially compared to freezing Beijing, and I had just embarked on a fantastic 5 week vacation...
Beach Camping
With a bus packed full of girls, food, beer and booze, we set off to Qing Huang Dao to camp on the beach. The fact that guys weren't fighting to get in on the trip baffled me,...
Steffi and I hit Bai He
In June 2007 a busload of us headed to Bai He to recapture the glory of the camping trip we had in May 2006. Needless to say we didn't find Bai He that time. Yes, it is possible...
A 100% Me(n)tal Trip to Norway
I had one thing on my agenda when I came back to Norway: Metal! The family might complain about this fact, but it is true. I had 2 music festivals lined up that I was heading off...
Sailing in the Gulf of Thailand
There is something not right about having a girlfriend that’s never been on board a sailboat when you’re planning a circumnavigation. This trip to Thailand was a...
New Years in Norway
After a very enjoyable time in Austria it was time to head to Norway for a quick tour of the country. Steffie and me had quite an itinerary ahead of us for the weeklong stay. The...
Christmas 2006 in Austria
At exactly 11:00 a.m. I opened my eyes and noted that I was fully dressed in bed. That the room was spinning indicated that I was in the preliminary stages of a severe hang-over....
2006 Christmas Greeting
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HANUKKAH I hope you have a fantastic Christmas. May all your wishes come true. Eat like it's your last meal and drink like there's no tomorrow... In...
7th time on the Great Wall
The day after the new James Bond movie "Casino Royale" came out, I have to admit it felt very correct to be conducting my 7th visit to the Great Wall. This time it was a team...