Day2 I spend most of the night collecting pillows. They keep disappearing — off the side, under the duvet, somewhere. I wake up earlier than any holiday warrants. As always. Lingering in bed until breakfast is served. It’s basic — nothing remarkable, but enough. I don’t need much in the morning. Today’s plan: Stockholm. No…
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Day 1 After a short week at work, it’s time to head to my favourite city — again. Four nights in Kista, just outside Stockholm. The deal came together nicely. A 250 Euro return flight from Molde via Oslo with Norwegian, and four free nights at Scandic Kista. The hotel nights are covered by SAS…
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Ten years ago, I was voluntarily kidnapped by a friend who dragged me out to find hidden containers using GPS coordinates. I thought it was simple: find the Tupperware, sign the logbook, move on. I was adorably naive. That first cache at Molde’s bus terminal led to 42 countries, the legendary Geocaching Trifecta, an 800-kilometer…
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All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go – like the old song says. Breakfast first, then straight out. No reason to linger at the hotel longer than necessary. Checkout is quick, everything paid, and it’s time for my last drive with my companion, the Jeep Wrangler. Since I only need to be at…
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Today marks the last day of my trip. I allow myself the luxury of staying in bed a little longer, but skipping breakfast is never an option. I’ve paid for it – so I go, even if it isn’t exactly great. My plan for the day starts with a haircut at Semion Barbershop near Downtown…
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A quieter day today. No driving myself, just taking the light railway into the city. But first – the usual breakfast. Lincoln Station is only 10 minutes away. Google Maps says 17, but you can cut across a parking lot on foot. The tram – yes, that’s what it is – came late, so I…
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The last big driving day on this trip. After the usual American breakfast, I started up my beautiful Jeep Wrangler and went straight onto I-25 south towards Colorado Springs. My first stop was Garden of the Gods. This public park is famous for its dramatic red sandstone formations with Pikes Peak as a backdrop. The…
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This night I woke up just before 3 a.m. to a high-pitched, constant beeping. With my good hearing, it was unbearable. After a few minutes of listening and searching, I tracked it down to the small fridge in my room. One quick unplug, and the silence was delightful. I fell back asleep and managed to…
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The choice of the new hotel turned out well. A comfortable bed and an AC that doesn’t roar through the night. Still, I woke up early again. Breakfast at the hotel was fine, but nothing close to what you get at Norwegian hotels. At least it was clean and had some options – mostly unhealthy…
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Woke up at 6, got dressed, packed up, and moved everything into the car. The Jeep really shows its strength here – plenty of space and comfortable for a long day on the road. After checking out, I received a refund on my credit card for the nights I didn’t stay. By 7, I was…
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