Why Scandinavians Like the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a method of daily life. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-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 becoming outdoors, normally