Røros: Seven Lucky Nuggets
There’s nowhere quite like Røros anywhere in Scandinavia, perhaps even anywhere in the world. (David Nikel, MOON’s Norway.) Yes indeed, David. For reasons you mention—and
As Jubilados (Spanish for retirees) and foodies part of our global experience is to discover the best restaurants in places we visit
There’s nowhere quite like Røros anywhere in Scandinavia, perhaps even anywhere in the world. (David Nikel, MOON’s Norway.) Yes indeed, David. For reasons you mention—and
“We went in the early 90s,” my sister Joyce said. “Twice. I remember the ocean views and the gorgeous beach, the ruins and the single
“One thing we would never change is macaroni and cheese,” she assures us. “Our customers demand it at every meal.” Exemplary macaroni and cheese it
What did Magellan and I eat a lot of in Norway? Norwegian Arctic Cod. Skrei to the Norwegians.
“I ran down to your place this morning and stole juniper berries from your kitchen—couldn’t find them anywhere on our way or earlier grocery travels
Pumpkins. Mushrooms. Persimmons. Mmmm… Late autumn ripens my memories of Japan. To the night Lynn, Ward, Magellan and I, dressed in kimonos, ate kaiseki at
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