Why Scandinavians Enjoy the Outdoors: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a strategy for lifetime. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced cost-free-loofts-liv), which translates around to “open up-air lifestyle,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, often in