Language, Travel, & Maps

Maria Parr (b. 1981) comes from Vanylven, in the Sunnmøre district of western Norway, where she still lives today. She made her debut as an author in 2005 with this book Vaffelhjarte (translated into English as Waffle Hearts, 2013; in North...

Embrace the great outdoors and see how spending time in nature can improve your mental, physical, and spiritual health with this beautifully illustrated guide to the Norwegian concept of friluftlsiv, outdoor living. Hardcover.

A journey to find Norway’s supposed bliss makes for a comic travelogue that asks, seriously, what makes Norwegians so damn happy—and does it translate? Norway is usually near or at the top of the World Happiness Report. But is it...

Imagine a summer spent wild camping under the midnight sun exploring secret islands and swimming in thermal pools and crystal lakes, all while enjoying artisan slow food fresh from the seas rivers and forests. The best-selling Wild Guide series travels...