Why Scandinavians Appreciate the Outdoors: The Concept of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a method of existence. The Norwegian phrase friluftsliv (pronounced free of charge-loofts-liv), which translates about to “open up-air lifetime,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about currently being outdoors, freq