Sixty seconds on . . . frilusftsliv

Fruity slaw?Not quite. Friluftsliv is a Norwegian word that roughly translates as outdoor life, which basically means communing with nature. The concept is popular across Scandinavia.Do I have to take my clothes off and jump in ice water?Only if you want to. Frilusftsliv can be anything from hiking to kayaking, climbing trees, camping, skiing, picnicking on the beach, or listening to birdsong in the woods.Has it been around for a long time?It’s as old as the hills—and the fjords and forests. The term frilusftsliv is often attributed to the late 19th century playwright Henrik Ibsen, but embracing the outdoors has been a part of Norwegian culture for centuries, says Visit Norway.Is it a bit like hygge?In as far as it’s Scandinavian. But hygge is more about staying indoors by an open fire and cosying up in a sheepskin throw with a glass of red.Um, I like the sound of that…
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