Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Concept of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a place to go to—it’s a way of lifestyle. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv), which interprets around to “open up-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, typically in straightforward me