Chronicles

I returned to Oslo for the first time in almost five years to be a city transformed in some quarters while the same in others. Our family lived in Oslo in 2016-2017 and I was back for a quick visit...
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We have updated our most popular Chronicle from last year with this year's favorites!!! “There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” This is as close as Norway gets to a national motto and it was a...
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Cue the Mariah Carey and track down which streaming service is showing "Love, Actually" (It is Peacock!!) for the holidays are upon us once more. This year, Leslie and I sat down and picked out a few items for all...
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From a traveling perspective, the last two summers have been a story of postponed trips, banked airline credit and, in general, inactivity. The pandemic has pushed plans with travelers delaying regular travel along with once-in-a-lifetime trips until the Covid coast...
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We are on the precipice of our 5000th sale - which is a huge accomplishment for us! That achievement has lead to reflection on our journey so far. Aktiv's origin story is like many small businesses. We were exposed to an amazing product...
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