Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Idea of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, mother nature isn’t just a spot to visit—it’s a method of existence. The Norwegian word friluftsliv (pronounced no cost-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air everyday living,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared throughout Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about staying outside, usually