When Extraordinary Situations Strike in a Life Lived Abroad

On March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Expat Life14 Comments

Don’t Underestimate the Emotional Quotient of Feeling Far Far Away

AND ALSO | PLEASE DON’T JUDGE MY RESPONSE

We live in Copenhagen. For the last five years. And last night, the Prime Minister of Denmark announced that the country would go on lockdown, in an effort to mitigate the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID19. Schools and universities and daycares would close. Public sector employees would be sent home (with pay.) Cultural institutions should shutter. People were recommended to work from home. Indoor gatherings of 100+ participants to be banned. This is serious stuff. Not since World War II has the little Scandinavian nation of Denmark recommended such a lockdown. Continue reading “When Extraordinary Situations Strike in a Life Lived Abroad” →

Take a Road Trip Through the Wild West From Texas to the Oregon Trail

On March 5, 2020March 6, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn United States24 Comments

Fun for all ages in the Western United States

Explore parts of Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Oregon

Pack the car, get your road trip playlist tuned in and turned up. Time to jump in your rig – we’re riding through the wild west today. No cowboy boots or ten-gallon hats required. This rowdy route has a little something for everyone. There will be scenic vistas to swoon over and some seriously tasty vittles to try (that’s wild west talk for grub – or FOOD.) There’ll be pretty trails to hike, plus some ancient and American history to take in. What better place to start, than in west Texas. Read along. Get inspired. And don’t worry, there’s a map with all the road trip stops and sites to see at the end. Saddle up, we’re headed west. Continue reading “Take a Road Trip Through the Wild West From Texas to the Oregon Trail” →

Discover the Hidden Gems of Lolland, Denmark

On February 10, 2020February 12, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Denmark1 Comment

Enjoy a day out on Denmark’s southernmost island

As the fourth largest island in Denmark, Lolland is a little bit country and not much rock and roll, but the rural landscape here offers a chance to slow down and explore idyllic nature, lovely coastlines, charming harbor towns, stone age history and some seriously grand estates.

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World Class Art by the Sea at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

On January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Copenhagen, Denmark15 Comments

Jump on the train from Copenhagen for a brilliant day out in Denmark

A HISTORIC HOUSE IN HUMLEBÆK TURNED MODERN ART MUSEUM

The best art museum in Copenhagen is not actually in Copenhagen. But it’s pretty close. And the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art that sits by the sea north of the capital is definitely worth making the extra effort to explore. Pop on a regional train from Copenhagen’s Central Station bound for Helsingør, but make sure you don’t miss your stop. Humlebæk is where to find this world-class museum, a quick 10-minute walk from the station. A perfect day out in Denmark. Continue reading “World Class Art by the Sea at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art” →

See Soviet-Era Automobiles and Cult Classic Cars at the Riga Motor Museum, Latvia

On January 19, 2020March 9, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Latvia22 Comments

What to do when in Riga?

Explore THE most extensive classic car collection in the Baltics

Winter is a wonderful time to visit the charming capital of Latvia. Even when the weather isn’t perfect there is plenty to do, explore and enjoy. If you’re looking for something to entertain your crew inside, steer yourselves to Riga’s Motor Museum for an interactive and interesting look at the evolution of automobiles in this former Soviet republic.