6th of february Traveling to Thunder Bay 0:00 /0:40 1× I had made up my mind. Since I had already been in Winnipeg, I was eager to get moving. I googled around and found a bus that could take me to Thunder Bay.I took a taxi to the bus stop. On Google it looked like the place had been closed down, but I figured it had to be the…
5 min readSunday, February 2nd – Takeoff, Tacos, and Temporary BedsMy flight wasn’t until around noon, so I had a slow and easy morning. Wil, ever the hero, was kind enough to drive me to the airport once again. This time I had ordered assistance in…
How a one-week plan turned into nearly two months of karaoke, Costco hauls, and unexpected friendships in Alaska.Saturday 7th of December – Travel Days & Tiny KindnessesHaving the cheapest ticket meant my bag had to be checked in—which I hate—but at…
Tuesday, December 3rd – Almost Took the Wrong Flight!The security gate opened at 3 AM, navigating security with ease—no questions, no hassle. So far, so good! While waiting at the gate, I chatted with Janita, my go-to for early-morning calls. With…
Tuesday, November 26th: A Rookie MistakeEarly morning at the Winnipeg train station, I boarded the long-haul train to Churchill without proper preparation—a classic rookie mistake. The train’s "dining options" turned out to be microwave meals and…
Saturday, November 23: Arrival and Karaoke ConnectionsThe day began early, with Leslie ensuring I got to my Poparide on time. My ride to Winnipeg was with a kind family from India, and despite my intentions to enjoy the scenery, I slept most of the…
Monday, November 11: Sleepy Travels and Serendipitous ConnectionsMy week began with a Poparide journey to Saskatoon, where I promptly dozed off in the backseat. Upon arrival, I realized I hadn’t confirmed my motel booking. Luckily, there was still a…
Saturday, November 9: Sleepless in Calgary and Unexpected Adventures in KindersleyIt was a rough night at the hostel in Calgary, with six beds fully occupied and two snorers competing for the title of loudest dormmate. To add to the chaos, one of…
The first week of November was packed with adventures as I explored some of Canada's most beautiful destinations. From train rides to new friendships, karaoke mishaps, and unforgettable meals, here’s a day-by-day account of my journey.Saturday,…
Days Filled with Cuddles and Country LifeOctober 24th–2nd of NovemberMy Workaway stay in McBride has been delightful, filled with cozy moments, helpful chores, and the joys of small-town life. Much of my time is spent cuddling with Bess, a…
Exploring Anchorage, Vancouver, and Poparide: An Unplanned Adventure20th October: Farewell Anchorage, Hello Vancouver! Wil kindly drove me to Anchorage Airport, where the small size meant no need for an early arrival. The three-hour flight to…
Friday, October 18th: An Alaskan Adventure BeginsWhen I told my former colleague, Kristian Finn, that I was heading to Anchorage, he quickly connected me with his brother Kjell and his wife, who live nearby. They welcomed me warmly and took me on an…
Arrival and Workaway: Settling in with Wil and the GangBy the time the train reached its destination, I was ready to meet my Workaway host, Wil. After a slightly overpriced cab ride, I arrived at a house that, at first glance, gave me a bit of a…
Sunday, 13th of OctoberAn Early Start for the Alaska AdventureWaking up on time was crucial today—I set three alarms to make sure I didn’t oversleep. Missing my train would have been a classic "me" move, but thankfully, I made it. To my surprise,…
Friday, October 11thLocal Eats and DIY Plumbing Adventure Before a Karaoke Night OutThis is a collage showing the door to my motel room, Philly sandwich, some awsome Tacos and a funny guy named Marlon from New Orleans.After a lazy start to the day,…
Monday 7th octoberAfter a sleepless flight, I stepped off the plane and navigated the labyrinthine airport corridors toward customs. No checked luggage meant a swift journey, and as I rehearsed my answers for customs, I thought, “If I get held up,…
Friday 4th of October If you’re anything like me, early mornings are best left untouched. So, when I found myself needing to catch a super early flight, I treated myself to a night at the Radisson SAS in Oslo. Little did I know, my Icelandic…
Join me on a cozy Canadian adventure through small towns with Hallmark Christmas vibes. Discover how to travel flexibly with Poparide, the ride-sharing app perfect for exploring Canada's hidden gems.
The Journey Begins: Seattle to FairbanksWhen the idea of exploring Alaska first crossed my mind, I knew it had to be an adventure like no other. I wanted to experience the true wild beauty of the Last Frontier, and what better way to do that than by…
I am starting in Iceland and will continue to Seattle and up to Alaska before doing canada across. So basicly the route is North to south of America, over to Africa and then Asia. If there are specific places you want information about, just press…
I absolutely love driving, and whenever I have the time I really do enjoy to go and meet up with friends all over Norway. (And abroad) Some of my friends also has claimed that I am one of few that actually tried to stay in contact, and dont care if…
As usual, nothing I plan goes exactly as expected—surprising, right? 😅 Originally, I had my sights set on September in Edmonton, but life had other ideas. My good friend Rikey in Iceland suggested that I delay my travels until October, and who am I…
I am now done with two appointments with vaccines, and still five to go. I know someone younger probably would just gamble and say. "C'est la vie!" But I tend to end up in trouble so I will take no chances. Why do you get vaccines? You might never…
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16th and 17th of August 2024You are all welcome to my go away party and combined 42 year celebration. It will take place in Molde. If you want to come, please sign up here!17th of August at 12-15 at my houseI will heat up the barbeque so bring a…
The reason for going to London is to be a volunteer for Crisis at Christmas. It is an amazing organisation wich has as a goal to get rid of homelessnes. I have travelled to London every other year fromm 2006-2014. I was sick in 2016, crashed in…
Or somehow part of it. Just some days ago my "5 year after date" thook place. And I am still driven by my joy of exploring. And even now when I try to figgure out everything I think I have a plan. I don’t like it. But I think thats the only plan…
"Remember you can only be away for a year, or you will loose your rights" Around there my heart stopped, and I started to google. To be in one of the best countries in the world, means you just can’t do whatever you want to. Which kind of sucks, but…
Whilst checking out tickets to Edmonton! Yes thats right I have chosen my starting point. And I have reached out to JCI Canada and JCI Edmonton, so hopefully I will find a date that suits them. You can check out my map if you wonder where those…
Well since some of you know, and others just havent been lucky enough, I am allways lost. I tend to just walk along, and often I end up somewhere interesting. But whats the point of stories where everything goes as planned? Instead you can listen to…
Around the world in a camper?I bought this little gem of a wagon in 2019, my plan was to get it done on the outside, before I fixed the inside. Well it still is not finnished outside...We all make big and small plans, and my plan is kind of big. 2…
In 2005, I finally got my father to explain to me what this organisation was all about. Because I had participated as a kid for many years, but never really got to understand what it was all about. My first meeting with the members, at the age of…
I have never written a blog before, so I went to Pinterest to see what people are doing, there is a lot of: "Stuff you should know" and "how to become rich while traveling!" So I want to check some of them out and see for my self :DI found Yesandyes…
Well, kind of. Because I never planned to travel the world before this happened. I never thought that I would be single either, but here I am. November 2018I leave from work early because the internet doesnt work, I was all ready in the car when my…
To travel for two years, just for the fun of it. For me that sounds a bit boring. And I like to give something back to all of you wonderful people that I meet. I have some skills that can come in handy:Public speakerProject leader skillsDishwasherI…
Usually all of my effort to find the right direction is me going. I am positive that this is the direction, but I am allways wrong so it is certainly the opposite direction. Or I really am that certain in my first attempt that I actually go that…
Sounds a bit melodramatic, and in some sense it is. Two years is a long time, I have family, friends and the most beautiful view you can ever imagine. My parents are ofcourse important, my mom is not a fan of me leaving, which is very clear in an…
Well... I am not much of a planner. So my idea of this trip happening, is more like. How far north in Canada is it possible for me to start? Do I have someone I know in Canada? Wich leads me to: I hope they have some friends they can send me to. So…
"A some what impulsive person, that has planned this trip for 5 years. At least I have proclaimed it. Because I believe: If you don’t set a date, it will never happen. So here I am just months away from the start.""I am 42, has two girls (2000 and…
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