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