WHY SCANDINAVIANS ENJOY THE OUTDOORS: THE THOUGHT OF FRILUFTSLIV BY GUSS WOLTMANN

In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to visit—it’s a method of existence. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced totally free-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air daily life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outside, usually in easy