Why Scandinavians Enjoy the Outdoors: The Thought of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, nature isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a technique for everyday living. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets roughly to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about currently being out