#Norwegian getaway

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Norwegian Cruise Line sagt fast 40 Kreuzfahrten ab – betroffen sind drei Schiffe

Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Dawn – Absagen zwischen November 2025 und April 2026 Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) hat in einer Mitteilung an Reiseberater insgesamt 38 Kreuzfahrten abgesagt, die an Bord der Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Star und Norwegian Dawn stattfinden sollten. Die betroffenen Routen lagen im Zeitraum von November 2025 bis April 2026 und umfassten beliebte Destinationen…

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Livorno - Itália (04/12/2021)

Dia 11 – Cruzeiro: De Atenas a Roma com Norwegian Getaway Partida À saída do porto de Livorno foi possível captar as imagens da aproximação da embarcação que vem buscar o piloto, a lutar contra a forte ondulação que se fazia sentir. Uma missão quase heróica! Booking.com EN// On leaving the port of Livorno, it was possible to capture images of the approach of the boat that came to pick up the…

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Norwegian Getaway Part 2

[vestaignis]

PAN TREETOP CABINS - АРХИТЕКТУРА ДЛЯ СОЗЕРЦАНИЯ ПРИРОДЫ.

Отель PAN Treetop Cabins, созданный архитектором Эспеном Сурневиком, находится в норвежском лесу и идеально подходит для сказочного отдыха.

Дома-Шалаши, принадлежащие Кристиану Ростаду и Кристине Мовинкель, расположены на высоте 8 метров над ��емлей на стальных опорах, погруженных на 6 метров в скальную породу, что обеспечивает устойчивость при сильном ветре. Сурневик, который также является профессором Школы архитектуры Осло, черпал вдохновение в этом регионе, в частности, в комиксе финской художницы Туве Янссон с изображением сказочных персонажей по имени Муми-тролли. «Для меня это подлинное ощущение того, как нордический человек относится к большим расстояниям между поселениями в сельской Скандинавии, одиночеству, темным зимам и холодному климату».

Второй источник его вдохновения, очевидный в дизайне винтовой лестницы, ведущей в хижину, - это пожарная смотровая башня, которая, по словам Сурневика, является частью ландшафта в лесной полосе, окружающей северное полушарие. «Эти пожарные вышки построены так, чтобы в засушливые сезоны смотреть на огромные леса в поисках дыма и огня», - говорит он.

Архитектор Эспен Сурневик выбрал американскую типологию лоджа с А-образной рамой, потому что он «одновременно интимный по ширине и монументальный по высоте, и представляет собой нечто базовое в своей треугольной форме».

Наружная облицовка зданий из черного оксидированного цинка и стали помогает им сливаться с окружающим лесом. Каждый дом шалаш имеет внутреннее пространство длиной 9,5 м, высотой 5,5 футов и шириной 3,6 и может с комфортом разместить до шести человек. Уютная гостиная, мягкое настенное освещение и светлый пол из твердых пород дерева Энергоэффективные А-образные дома-шалаши обращены к солнцу и имеют большие застекленные фасады, пропускающие свет и тепло.

Для отдыха в домике есть антресоль с двуспальной кроватью, дополнительные спальные зоны, скрытые во внутренних стенах, небольшую ��ухоньку и камин, а также ванную комнату с туалетом и душем.Интерьеры облицованы сосновой доской, а текстиль в домах сделан из 100% местной шерсти. В качестве отопления есть дровяной камин и деревянные полы со встроенным электрическим отоплением. Из окон спального лофта открывается вид на верхушки деревьев.

«Мое видение состояло в том, чтобы создать что-то, что легко вписалось бы в ландшафт, не внося больших изменений в окружающую природу...» - говорит Сурневик.

PAN TREETOP CABINS - ARCHITECTURE FOR CONTEMPLATION OF NATURE.

The PAN Treetop Cabins by architect Espen Surnevik are located in a Norwegian forest and are ideal for a fairytale getaway.

The Treetop Cabins by Christian Rostad and Christina Mowinckel are located 8 metres above the ground on steel supports sunk 6 metres into the rock, ensuring stability in strong winds. Surnevik, who is also a professor at the Oslo School of Architecture, drew inspiration from the region, in particular from Finnish artist Tove Jansson's comic strip featuring the Moomins. "For me, it's an authentic feeling of how Nordic people deal with the long distances between settlements in rural Scandinavia, the loneliness, the dark winters and the cold climate."

His second source of inspiration, evident in the design of the spiral staircase leading up to the cabin, is a fire lookout tower, which Surnevik says is part of the landscape in the forest belt that surrounds the northern hemisphere. “These fire lookout towers are built to look out over the vast forests in dry seasons for smoke and fire,” he says.

Architect Espen Surnevik chose the American A-frame lodge typology because it is “both intimate in width and monumental in height, and represents something basic in its triangular form.”

The buildings’ exterior cladding of black oxidized zinc and steel helps them blend into the surrounding forest. Each cabin has an interior space measuring 32 feet long, 18 feet high and 12 feet wide, and can comfortably accommodate up to six people. Cozy living room, soft wall lighting and light hardwood floors The energy-efficient A-frame houses face the sun and have large glazed facades that let in light and warmth.

For relaxation, the house has a loft with a double bed, additional sleeping areas hidden in the internal walls, a small kitchenette and a fireplace, as well as a bathroom with a toilet and shower. The interiors are lined with pine boards, and the textiles in the houses are made from 100% local wool. For heating, there is a wood-burning fireplace and wooden floors with built-in electric heating. The sleeping loft has a view of the treetops.

“My vision was to create something that would easily fit into the landscape without making big changes to the surrounding nature…” says Surnevik.

Источник://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g3592302-d15293006-Reviews-PAN_Treetop_Cabins-Flisa_Asnes_ Municipality_Hedmark_Eastern_Norway.html/truestory.no/norges-20-fineste-tretopphytter/, //www.architime.ru/news /espen_ surnevik / pan_treetop_cabins.htm#13.jpg, //udom-spb.ru/articles/treugolnyy-dom-shalash-a-frame-kupit.

[joelalorian]

Masterlist

Welcome to the madness that is my medicated mind! Hope you find something you enjoy. 18+ MDNI, warnings/tags included on each individual fic. No use of y/n, ever.

Series

Tides of Desire: TLOU no outbreak AU. Joel Miller is a luxury yacht captain running charters in the Caribbean. You join the crew as a deckhand and unexpectedly complicate Joel's peaceful existence. Basically the TLOU bunch on a Below Deck yacht. Complete.

Fall Into Me: dbf!Joel x f!reader. Joel is hanging on by a thread as a single father to a tenacious 10-year-old Sarah. Feeling like he's drowning, like the world is about to spit him out, he needs some help before he breaks in half. At your dad's insistence, you show up in his life and change everything. Complete.

Petals of Affection: A cozy, floral mystery in three parts featuring Jackson!Joel x f!reader. A secret admirer gifts you a different flower and a riddle ten times before you put the clues together and discover that he's been right in front of your face the whole time. Complete.

One-Shots

Lost Cause: Joel thinks you shouldn’t waste your time on him. You disagree. Inspired by the song Save Me by Jelly Roll. Some of the lyrics have been woven into the story.

One-Shots

Fevered Flame: Marcus Pike x f!reader. When Marcus Pike lost himself in work after that debacle with Teresa, he didn’t expect to take on a sizzling new case in the quirky town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Nor did he expect to meet you, an up-and-coming agent also looking for a fresh start. An unprecedented heatwave, mind-boggling art thefts, ancient Aztec legends, this case had the works. How would he ever solve the case with the temperature rising between you both?

Series

Lycoris Radiata - Coming Soon!

One-Shots

Blown Away: How were you to know that Dave York blowing you a kiss in a quaint coffee shop one morning would change your life?

Whisked Away: Dave York is full of surprises. A secret getaway leads to the next step in your life with Dave. A follow-up to Blown Away, but could be read as a standalone.

One-Shots

beneath the silent boughs, whispers of danger flow: An adventure planned to impress you goes sideways, leaving Frankie scrambling to get you both out alive. Summer Lovin 2024 challenge fic.

Beacon of Hope: Rough weather leads to a helicopter crash. Is it real or all delirium? Written for @/almostfoxglove's angst challenge.

neighborhood watch: When someone - or something - starts causing mischief around your new neighborhood, you and your neighbor Frankie are paired up for the new neighborhood watch.

my skin in your teeth: Seems like everyone in the house wants to sink their teeth into Frankie in one way or another. A neighborhood watch sequel for #fucktober.

Sweetness in the Stars: While prospecting on a recently colonized moon, Ezra discovered a strawberry patch amidst the lush forests. Knowing how you missed the sweet fruit and longing for a way to get closer to you, he took you back to the grove to harvest the juicy, plump berries. Afterwards, Ezra treats you to an unexpected, sweet treat. Happy Pedro Hours charcuterie challenge fic.

a hero's blessing: The Norse goddess Frith weaves the fabric of destiny for every living being. A Norwegian gift of a thousand thanks unlocks a destiny which Marcus did not see coming. An Offering of Frith challenge fic.

Through Every Lifetime: Two souls find each other through every lifetime when love refuses to give up. A Roll-A-Trope challenge fic.

[yetanothersparrowofthedawn]

Love Songs and Shit (Extended Masterpost)

Pairing: Jake Kiszka x YN

Genre: Angst, Hurt, Fluff, Smut (honestly it varies depending on the chapter)

Wordcount: if only I knew...

Plot: YN is a popular American singer-songwriter who, on a rainy evening in 2018, crossed path with the members of Greta Van Fleet. It didn't take long for the usually detached and fiercely independent girl to experience an unfamiliar itch. As she put pen to paper, it seemed a certain long-haired guitarist had her thinking about writing love songs and shit.

Concept: Each Album is a period of YN's journey, each track is a song she wrote after a specific chapter, so basically her discography is a chronological story of her life (with Jake, mostly). I'm currently not posting chapters in chronological order, but everything is organized in chronological order on this Masterpost.

Disclaimer: All the album covers are paintings by Norwegian painter Henrik Aarrestad Uldalen I edited. So, credit to that guy.

Also some chapters may involve triggering themes, I'll add the specific trigger warnings at the beginning of each chapter. Stay safe, besties.

(PREQUEL)Debut Album: "Remain Nameless" => NOT YET STARTED

Old Money

Seven

Blue Velvet

Lost at Sea

Bel Air

South London Forever

This is what makes us girls

Dollhouse

All-American Bitch

Hope There’s Someone

Grace

idontwannabeyouanymore

Remain Nameless

Brutal

Rabbit Heart

National Anthem

2nd Album: "Sweet Nothings" => NOT YET STARTED

The Night We Met

Ride

Lover to Lover

Body Electric

Moves

Hiding

Hope is a Dangerous thing for me to have

Love Song

Sweet nothings

3rd Album: "Let the Light In" => NOT YET STARTED

Wildest dreams

All the girls you've loved before

Cornelia street

How Big, How blue, How beautiful

Dress

Love

Always Remember Us This Way

Let the Light In

Lover

4th Album: "How to Disappear" => NOT YET STARTED

The Next Best American Record

King

Brooklyn Baby

How to Disappear

Mariners Apartment Complex

Norman Fucking Rockwell

Watercolor Eyes

Sky Full of Song

One step forward, three steps back

Out of the woods

5th Album: "The Greatest" => NOT YET STARTED

Happiness is a Butterfly

Swan song

Too Good at Goodbyes

Favorite Crime

You're Losing Me

Without You

The Greatest

6th album: "Long & Lost" => IN PROGRESS

Hits Different (coming soon..)

Now that we don’t talk

Beautiful People with Beautiful Problems

Long & Lost (coming next)

Is it over Now? (coming soon..)

All This and Heaven Too

7th Album: "St Jude" => DONE

California

Secrets from a Girl

Style

The Way I loved You

St Jude

All You Had to do Was Stay

Honeymoon

Happier than ever

8th Album: "The End of Love" => ON HIATUS

The Bomb

Prayer Factory

River

All too well

Caught

Stargirl Interlude

Getaway car

Angels like you

Various Storms and Saints

Leave my Body

Cassandra

The End of Love

9th Album: "Dream Girl Evil" => NOT YET STARTED

Carmen

A&W

Hometown Glory

Dream Girl Evil

Swimming

Restraint

Sober

Sober II

Heaven Is Here

June

God knows I tried

Never Let Me Go

(SEQUEL) 10th Album: "Margaret" => NOT YET STARTED

Morning Elvis

Girls against God

Mama who bore me

Patricia

Did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean boulevard?

Kitsungi

Back in Town

I Drink Wine

Back to December

Margaret

[wambsgansshoelaces]

Turmoil; Chapter 5

Roman Roy x Reader

a/n: many apologies this time round, both for the last post and the fact that it’s so short. it also just doesn’t hit. I feel like I’ve been missing these last few chapters , and I really do apologize and hope you enjoy anyway :,)

Word Count: 2.021k

Norway is beautiful. The natural landscape, rolling and luscious, stretches on farther than you can crane your neck out of the window to see. Kendall and Roman are still passed out, so you and Shiv continue your comfortable conversation.

Willa and Connor have isolated themselves from the group, the two sitting in a far of corner. You and Shiv exchange a look at Connor’s dramatic whispering, and elect to ignore him. You’ve been tending to do that a lot.

When you breathe in the cool Norwegian air, you feel refreshed. “Soak it up while it lasts,” Shiv mutters to you.

“Don’t even.”

It had taken Roman throttling Kendall for him to wake up, and even standing on the runway, he seems asleep. He dozes off immediately in the car.

Watching the greenery pass, you actually feel a little excited. You pull up to the accommodation, and you can’t peel your attention from it. It’s borderline a mansion, you think to yourself.

You and Roman settle into your room in the same hall as everyone else. He belly flops into the massive, plush bed. “We should put one of these on our registry.”

“Where’re we going to put that, pray tell?”

“I don’t care if there isn’t space. It feels like I’m lying in a cinnamon roll.”

You crawl onto the bed and sit next to him. He looks up at you and smiles. “We should go out to dinner tomorrow. You and I.”

“I’d like that.” You’re both just grinning at each other. “I’m going out with Shiv and Willa in a bit,” you tell him.

“I’ll be obediently in bed the entire time you’re gone.”

“Okay, don’t say it like that-”

He laughs. “I’m too tired to go anywhere. If I wasn’t, I’d do something with Kendall, who’s currently passed out on the floor of his room.”

Shiv shouts your name from the hall. You give Roman an affectionate back rub and a quiet ‘goodbye’ before grabbing your purse and joining her.

She and Willa are stood waiting for you. You can tell it’s awkward between them. You’d expect it to be, really.

“Y/N, do you have a dress for the engagement party?” Willa asks, attempting to break the silence.

“I don’t, actually. It’s horrible planning on my part, but I couldn’t find anything white before we left.” It had completely slipped your mind with the chaos that had entered your life.

“You should help me pick an outfit, and I’ll help you,” Shiv says, ignoring Willa. You don’t know what’s happened between them, and you’re almost 100% sure it had something to do with Connor. “I brought a few dresses and pantsuits, but nothing feels right. None of it fits your vibe.”

The three of you find yourselves in a quiet strip mall. You and Shiv chat idly, and she makes you try on everything in half the stores until the moment you step out in a white silk slip dress that makes her gasp.

“You’re gorgeous! The dress, Y/N, and your body!”

Despite yourself, you grin giddily. “You think so?” You give a little twirl, and even Willa cracks a smile.

“It looks great on you,” she says softly.

“You go try some things on, too,” you urge. “And you, Shiv. Only rule is no white, for my ego.”

While Shiv’s in the dressing room, you and Willa stand patiently. Your eyes flit over her, before doing a double take on her wrist.

“I like your bracelet,” you say carefully.

She stretches out her arm to give you a better view. Solid jade. “Handmade. I got it on a getaway in Myanmar for a fat stack of cash.”

It takes all your will to keep yourself from screaming. “Good thing it didn’t get stolen.”

You’re now jittering to get back. Siobhan comes out in an emerald green pantsuit, and you do your ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’, tell her she looks gorgeous(because she does), and leave.

You’re unable to contain yourself back at the accommodation. You slam the door shut, startling Roman awake.

“What’s got you in a mood?” he asks, rolling over to face you as you dig around for your laptop in one of your bags.

“Fucking Connor.”

“I hope you mean Connor’s got you mad. Not that you’re fucking him.”

You open the file you have under Connor’s name and pull up the various photos he’d sent of his stolen items. “That asshole,” you hiss, clicking open the picture of the same jade bracelet you’d found on Willa’s wrist. “He’s lying. He’s lying about the lawsuit.”

“How do you know?”

“One of the things he submitted as stolen. Willa literally has it.”

“Don’t you think you might be jumping to conclusions?”

“I know I’m not.”

“How?” he asks again.

You pause. “You’re going to help me prove it.”

Roman pushes himself up onto his elbows and tosses you a look. “I am?”

“Your brother is committing fraud. Again. If we find out your father is somehow involved…”

“Y/N…”

“Just do one little investigation. For me, please.”

He clambers over to where you sat yourself on the floor and peers at the screen. “What am I looking for?”

“I’m hoping three bits of ‘stolen goods’ will be enough. What do you think you could easily have access to? From these?” You scroll through the photos.

“A watch, definitely. Are those cuff links?” he asks, laughing. You swat his chest playfully. “Focusing, focusing.” He goes back through the photos one by one. “Can I send these to myself?”

You let him, and you want to scream. You don’t know if Connor is genuinely trying to fuck with you or if he’s that desperate for money. It has to be the former- he’s Connor Roy. “If you don’t mind,” he says, breaking the silence, “I’m going back to sleep. Care to join?”

You change, brush your teeth, and end up asleep with Roman draped across you like a lazy cat. You sleep deeply- Roman is right. The mattress is soft and plush, and your sleep feels heavenly. You wake up, Roman’s head sitting on your stomach. His snores reverberate softly into your skin. Bleary, you drop your head back into your pillow and try to go back to sleep, your fingers wound through his hair. Eventually, Roman shifts, instead tucking his head into the crook of your neck and wrapping is arms around your waist.

You smile to yourself, dragging your fingertips over his back. “Good morning,” he murmurs. “Don’t stop that.”

You continue gently scratching at his back, feeling strangely domestic. You could get behind this, if it’s what your future entailed. “You’re a blanket hog,” you whisper.

“Mm, not my problem,” he whispers back into your shoulder.

“Roman,” you whine.

“Am I not warm enough?”

“Not when I wake up to pee and your feet are in my face.”

“Sleeping head to toe is good for… something, probably.”

“You don’t deserve anything I’m doing for you right now.”

“I’m taking you out to dinner, tonight. I’m getting there.”

“Get there quicker.”

“Fuck off.”

You spend a long while tangled together. He clings to you, and for once, you don’t mind it. “Hey, I have to go soon,” he tells you a half hour later. “Some guy thing with my brothers.”

Because of jet lag, you’ve both lounged around until two in the afternoon. You’d fix your sleeping schedule later. “Back by six?”

”Back at six, I promise,” he agrees. “Get all dolled up for me, okay?”

You snort, but agree. Roman leaves you with the promise that he’d be back soon, and you drag yourself out of bed twenty minutes later to go eat. You didn’t know if it counted as breakfast or lunch. You didn’t care, really.

In the massive dining room, you find Shiv sitting in her pajamas with a mug of coffee in her hands. You serve yourself from the laid out spread of half breakfast half lunch foods and go to join her. “Hey, you.”

“I’ve been meaning to ask,” you start. “Have you ever head Connor on the phone discussing the lawsuit?”

She nabs a bit of melon from your plate. “Yeah, why?”

“We’ve never discussed it on the phone,” is all you say back. She chews slowly. “And the bracelet Willa was wearing yesterday…”

She catches on. “Really? Is he fucking with you, or is he really that dumb?”

“That’s what I said,” you mutter back. “I was wondering, though… should I just go through with the suit as normal, or… or should we bait your dad with this? See if he’ll cover it up?”

She toys with the hem of her shirt. “If we did do that second one,” she says, matching your volume, “we’d have to make sure we have everything in place to keep track of my dad.”

“Can you figure that out? You and Greg?”

“We should be able to.”

You’re both forced to switch subjects when Willa strolls in to get herself food. “I hear we’re going to have a dinner by the beach a few days before the party.”

”It’s going to be on this great patio. Booked it myself.” She raises her eyebrows at you, taking another sip of her coffee.

“You think… he’ll be here by then?”

“If I know my father, he’ll crash the party by helicopter.”

You spend a bit more time in each other’s company before Shiv excuses herself to go do some work. You stay and begin to finish the rest of your meal, Willa going to take the seat Shiv previously occupied. “I’m popular today,” you say jokingly in between bites.

“I wanted to thank you, for yesterday,” she says. You’d bought both her and Shiv clothing for your engagement party. You really hadn’t minded- you enjoyed footing the bill. You certainly had the means. It makes you happy making other people happy.

“Of course. It’s the least I can do for dragging everybody into this mess.”

She folds her hands together and sets them in her lap. “The family hasn’t exactly been welcoming. You’re a nice breath of fresh air. I know I seem shallow, and closed off, and all that junk. I’m sorry, I’m rambling. What I’m saying is, I think we can be friends. If it’s something you think can happen.”

You smile. “Of course. We’re already friends, aren’t we?”

You spend the next hour doing nothing, lounging on one of the sofas in one of the living rooms in this massive place. You keep track of the time, getting up early to get yourself ready for dinner. Sure, you’d just eaten, but you’d made sure to keep it light just so you could go out.

You take your time on your appearance, smoothing out the wrinkles in your clothing and fixing your hair meticulously. Initially, you think you’re going to be late, but to your relief, by six Roman hasn’t called or texted. Whatever divine entity must’ve seen your struggle and gotten him stuck in traffic.

Ten minutes turns into twenty.

Maybe the traffic really is bad, you tell yourself. You send him a text, asking him if he’s on his way.

No response.

You sit primly on the edge of an armchair, toeing the carpet with your shoe. You have hope. He promised.

You give up another two hours later.

Embarrassed, you cleanse off your makeup, peel of your clothes. You vaguely consider locking him out of the room, but you decide you’re above that. You’re disappointed. In Roman, in yourself. You don’t know why you began to expect more. You thought he’d step up, yet here you were. You go to sleep facing the wall.

You don’t want him to wake you up.You want to be left alone to sleep your anger off, to forget any of this ever happened. Was this an overreaction? You didn’t care. He’d promised, and broken it. He said he’d be better, and you could argue this was worse.

In the end, you come to the conclusion that you were better off in your own little world, far removed from anyone and everyone.

You’re tired of the disappointment.

[cuttingpenisblackmetal]

a few misc tokigail headcanons because i cannot sleep

toki didn't ask her to sleep with him during goingdownklok. he got her into a room in private and then asked her to tell the guys that he totally tried to sleep with her if they asked bc he didn't want to sleep with her but also didn't want them to rib him for being gay or something.

they bond over the fact that toki taught himself audio engineering. even before dsr abigail would show him things and toki kept himself entertained on the dethsub partly by trying to learn from her

likewise, during their captivity toki tried teaching abigail some norwegian at her request, just as a way to keep each other busy. she keeps learning post-dsr

in the earlier days post-dsr they have weekend getaways where they'll rent out a hotel room and spend the entire time just curled up in a bed hugging, reliving trauma and clinging to that sense of safety they give each other

he doesn't regress around abigail as much as he regresses around dethklok; he doesn't feel the need to repress his anger and resentment over dethklok's taking so long to rescue them when he's around abigail, because she's rather open about feeling the same way

toki hasn't told any of dethklok about his occasional weekend abigail getaways because he's pretty sure nathan would kill him if he found out he was "sleeping with" her. he tells them that he just has cowboy school on the weekends occasionally. they're starting to get suspicious. one day he is going to break down and confess that he's been sleeping with abigail all along and it's going to cause a multi-day interband fucking Incident before someone asks him to define "sleeping with"

[winstonhenderson]

𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟖.

𝓝𝓸𝓽 𝓐 𝓛𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓵𝓮 𝓚𝓲𝓭 𝓐𝓷𝔂𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓮

𝙎𝘼𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙁𝘼𝙈𝙀 𝙎𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙎

George’s Notes

We were in India. Another place. Far from home. Enjoying meditation. Having fun. 

This was my passion! In 1966. I brought the sitar and Julia loved it! Or John. Whatever. She used it in her “Norwegian Wood”. I always liked to talk about Ravi to them whenever I got the chance and all of them knew how much I liked Indian culture. So this getaway to our “ideological savior” seemed like a great way to relax ourselves. And for me, a great way to attract the writing pair’s attention! They always put Ringo and me down, even when they don’t necessarily mean it.

But the most important thing to me is that we all cleared our heads. Ritch left first. I felt sad, he and I hang out a lot, so the fact of him leaving first hit hard. Also, I understood why he did, he had bad allergies and the food here was upsetting for him. 

The two that were left gave me a hard time, each in their own way. They talked to each other from time to time. Haven’t seen them talk normally for a while. Paul would be prissy and make stupid comments, while John was unbearlably fucking around with the idea of the religion. Paul was a bit too conservative for this so he left next. He tried out all the things this place had to offer, and I must say, maybe he explored this place the best. Linda was fine too… She is a nice gal. Like Cynthia, who I had the biggest crush on for a very long time. She fit in fine, and only seemed to care about two things; relaxing and John. John decided to stay however long I wanted to stay. Of course, we are quite similar, she was starry eyed too. Pattie and I had a lot of fun together, just hanging about and talking about the most basic stuff. It became a lot quieter since Paul left. John made some jokes but her-or his-or goddamn it, I’ve known this for six years and still can’t get it right! John’s attention was elsewhere. 

What I didn’t expect was that Cynthia and Pattie became close and started to hang out on their own leaving us two behind. This was the chance to sell to John my idea for songs. Although, John looked more spaced out than usual. Offhanded comments here and there. Something about the sun, or nature, or the feel of the wind. John got poetic fast. And now, John and I are sitting here, on the beach. “Geo, do you really believe this small guru?”, oh… This is serious. It’s not really John when it’s serious.

“Yes, why?”

“Hum.”, she took a biscuit.

“Julia, why do you say that?”

“I think he is doing some fraudulent activities. Paul found something while he was scavenging.”

“And you still trust Paul?”, oh no, she is mad. Or no… Dissapointed.

She chuckled.

“Geo, he is still my songwriting partner. And here you are.”

She handed me the paper. It had a complete description of some customers' orders and the amount they charge. There was the order and then a tipping mechanism where they took 50% from people.

“I felt like Maharishi was a good little guru. Always setting up people. Making you bite.”, what the fuck are you saying Lennon!

“Me? We all bit it!”

“You bit it first.”

“Lord, Jules… Could be fake for all I know, or could be I dunno repurposed.”

“George. I’m not exaggerating aaaaand I’m not letting you spend any more money on this SCUM.”

“I know how to handle money! Sometimes better than you! Always better than John!”

“You don’t involve John in this! This is about you!”, Julia.

“Jules, I am not that fifteen year old anymore! I’m twenty five! I can make the right decisions on my own!”

Julia was distraught. But I told her the truth!

“Look, I know you are responsible, sometimes even more responsible than I am, but you are naive! You think everything can be resolved-”

“OF COURSE IT CAN! Julia, you could’ve made it known at any moment that you are a woman and it wouldn’t matter! We are on the toppermost of the poppermost Jules! You wanted to be there, remember!”, think woman, think!

Julia got angry, but not Julia angry but John angry, which was much scarier.

“We are there because people presume we are all men! And you never know what problems would arise should I do that! What if I put myself in danger? No, you in danger! I still don’t know why we’re on top. I know people dislike some of our music and want to see us fail! Half of the time I think our music is pure shite that won’t last a fucking day after if we hadn’t had such good marketing!”

“You must really hate yourself, Julia, if this trip couldn’t get you out of your mindset.”

“Georgie. Was it ever a secret?”, Jules laughed.

That woman drives me insane. I… This whole trip, the reason John was spaced out was because Julia was monitoring what I do! Lord, John or Jules always kept tabs on me! And I wonder how sometimes I could be lucky that Brian didn’t find out something or that Paul didn’t shout at me. Julia had my back! 

“Jules! You should let me fight for myself! Goddamn it! Fuck you! I… Can’t stand you sometimes. I can’t stand that you…”

Push me and want me to write more, sing more, play more? Then as John put me down and snuff out my confidence.

“I cannot let you fuck yourself up because of some unimprotant man and his cult! I can’t let anyone scream at you because of something stupid that happened. George, I do that for Ritch also, though Ritch doesn’t get into sticky situations that much.”

“Stop helping me in the worst possible way. I have to face the consequences! I have to see it for myself.”

“But what if you never figure it out?”, Julia hugged me, “What if you continue believing in your delusion and it costs you everything?”

“JULIA, that is the thing I’M TRYING TO TELL YOU!”, I hugged her.

“What?”

“You have to stop! Paul gave up on you. He married Linda, because he couldn’t marry you! You destroy yourself with drugs. You drift away more often.”

She was speechless.

“You hurt Cynthia, Ritch and I as John because of the stress and misuse of drugs! You are not yourself anymore.”

“You can’t say that you don’t use drugs too…”

“I don’t use them as much as you do. Our mommy’s death broke us. It broke you two the most.”

“Shut up, George.”

And here is John.

“John is becoming his own thing and I don’t think you can even see when you are the one or the-”

“JOHN ISN’T A REAL PERSON!”, he covered his mouth.

“He isn’t a person, he is just a device, an idea!”, he flailed his hands around.

“I can do everything and I don’t need your stupid advice. I came here to tell you and try to get you out of this cult, not to be lectured by some pussy.”

I sighed.

“George, I am going. Enjoy the view. I cannot anymore. I don’t even see properly without me glasses, so what did I even see in this place? Don’t think I didn’t get hopeful when I got here! I did. I was hopeful I would relax. I didn’t. I was scared half of the time someone would fuck up and with any interaction with Paul and other half of the time I was questioning this place. I am restless, and suppose I will be, for the rest of my life.”

“John, I told you what I meant. I am direct. Unlike you, just like Julia. I cannot watch you suffer any longer! I can’t watch people around me suffer! Just think about it! Just think!”

“I feel. I have to feel it’s right.”, John looked at me with teary eyes. Never seen Julia cry as John.

“Alright… I didn’t want to make you cry… Now it looks weird because you are still in that John getup of yours.”

Julia laughed.

“Getup, haha! Geo, you are getting more creative by the day.”

Julia lit up.

“Okay, if you want me to relax so much, I have an idea, juuuust look away for a… Couple of minutes.”

“Oh no, I have encouraged Julia Victoria Lennon to do something.”

She smiled and I turned away. I heard the sound of clothes moving around. Then bandages being taken down. Maybe even a hair tie being let down.

“Turn around!”

Oh, now it’s just Julia.

“Ta-da! Now I can relax.”, she spread herself on the sand.

“Wait- Don’t relax too much! I want to tell you about my songs!”

“Alright, Geo, what do you have in mind?”

I told her every minute detail about the songs I wrote. She listened to me! Yay! And she even approved some! And gave me some tips and tricks to work on my songs. It was really such a nice session of writing. I missed when she would give me some song attention instead of treating me like a little kid who can barely write and play.

“That’s great, I’m so proud of you!”, Julia scratched my head, “Baby George!”

“Augh, I thought you said you’ll stop calling me that!”

“Well, John said that, I didn’t.”

“You can’t get away with this!”

She calmed down.

“But seriously, continue working on this, it will sound better and better. Maybe I could get Paul to approve it-”

“No, I’ll show it to him just like I’ve shown you! Don’t do anything Lennon, I beg of ya!”

“I won’t then.”, she wistfully smiled.

You could sense the feeling of satisfaction coming from her.

“Maybe you aren’t so fragile and small like you were Georgie. But enough about that, I’m going for a swim!”

“Not without me!”

We jumped into the ocean and played around. Julia loved to swim, she was fast on foot, and she was a fast swimmer. She swam almost half a kilometer away in just 12 minutes. How does she do that with our clunky clothes? I followed her but I didn't like the chance of getting an ache and I went back to the shore. I was happy for her. This is the first time she looked naturally relaxed during this entire trip! She swam back after 20 minutes.

“I wonder how you can swim so far and not get scared? Or any aches?”

“I got aches. I just ignore them and paddle my way back, simple as that!”

“You are so weird sometimes!”, I chuckled, “And capable!”

“Um, that’s my job as your leader, dummy!”, she knocked my head.

I laughed.

“I wish I could relax like this everyday!”

“Well, that isn’t happening. But, I have a mystery to debunk, and that is Maharishi’s history. I’ll have fun.”

“You are still on about what Paul said? How about you stop thinking about him and just think about hm…”

“No, I’m doing more as a fuck you to cultists then because of Paul. I’m angry at Paul. I’m miserable because of him.”

“Glad you understand basic human emotions.”

She giggled.

“Okay, Harrison. Tell ya if I find more evidence, but knowing these kinds of trickster buggers, you won't be waiting much!”

The sun was setting and we were gazing at the view. Until I heard some movement in the trees.

“Where did we end up? Are you sure both of them are here! Oh, look, there is George!”, Pattie! Darling!

“Come here! Missed you so much!”, I hugged her.

“Where’s John?”, Cynthia wondered. 

Oh my Lord, where is Julia?

“Um, I dunno, he was just here with me.”

I searched with my eyes and found Julia hiding behind a rock all panic ridden.

“Why are there bandages on the floor?”, Pattie asked.

Cynthia realized what had happened.

“Just some trash we encountered, how awfully dirty the tourists here must be!”

“I’ll then find a rubbish bin suitable for them.”, Cynthia, thank you for taking care of John. I’m glad Julia chose to be with you and pretend than anyone else.

Julia looked at me. Her look was basically telling me: “What do we do? Should I go out or not? No, tell them to leave! Give Cynthia a sign to make them leave. I don’t want anyone else finding out.”

I scoffed.

“Where did you scoff at.”, Pattie said, “At that rock!”

Julia came out with her hands crossed.

Cyn was shocked but relieved to see her. She was waiting for what Julia would do.

“OH, it’s John, see Cyn we found him! Though I must say you look more frail than usual.”

“What can I say? This sun eats ya!”

We chuckled.

“And I had to see what Cyn’s relief looked like. Never expected such a big reaction from ya.”

“How can I not react that way when I love you so much!”, she ran towards Julia and hugged her as hard as possible, “I was already thinking I had to call the search party to search all over!”

“Don’t worry Cyn, I can handle a little labyrinth!”

“I don’t think so!”

“Alriiight.”, Julia sighed, smiling.

“Glad we are all here then! Let’s all go back together to our houses!”, Pattie was happy.

“Nah, I’d like to stay here a bit longer with Cyn.”, Julia disappointed me yet again.

“Oh- Oh, well have fun!”, Pattie waved them goodbye and I took her hand.

I sent another look to Julia. It meant “When are you going to stop lying!”

I figured Cyn helped Julia get bandaged up, because it was going to be dinner time soon. The rest of the day went normally. And the rest of the vacation was great, though it was cut short because of John’s investigation! He found out that Maharishi is a fraud, and really a fraud! So I dug deeper, and found the same, with more evidence! We united the evidence and presented it to the man, who said we were exaggerating and not understanding what it said!

“Look, you can’t deny your eyes and there are two of us claiming this against you! You lied to me!”, I began, “You lied to me that money wasn’t that important!”

“Well, I didn’t say that it was not necessary, you got to make a living!”

“By scamming others, not such a little good guru afterall! With this kind of behavior, I would’ve thought you would also pay flying carpet lessons!”

Maharishi chuckled.

“You know, this proves you’ll be absolutely the same as before if you leave. You, Lennon, have something to hide. Always look like that. You think you are clever, but you are not. You are empty, surrounded by enlightening remarks. But what is their purpose, you don’t know. For you, George Harrison, you will still be that insecure and childish egoist I met. Direct and naive; curious too. No wonder you dragged the whole group of you to-”

John was angry.

“You are not going to talk that way about us UNLESS I say what I think about you first! You are a snide, privacy breaking, yellow bellied, ass licking, greedy son of a bitch who likes to think he is so high and mighty! So it is just right to take away people’s hard earned cash like that!”

“The Beatles are basically the same thing!”

“We make good music.”, John replied.

“And we make good points? Explain the difference, Lennon, explain it! Oh, and haven’t seen this much emotion from you during your whole stay, I’m glad-”

“Because I didn’t get mad!”

“I’ll answer instead. We follow the regulations. We are not some other outside organization. We aren’t money grubbing. Maybe our producers are. And I know we will fix that when we find some inconsistencies.”, I jumped in to help.

“Maybe we are materialistic, but we aren’t putting other people in DEBT you whore! I checked multiple times.”, John continued.

“To check isn’t in character for John Lennon.”, Maharishi chuckled.

“It is if I think so. I don’t con people.”, John answered feeling confused on why Maharishi would say that. Then the guru scammer smiled.

“I’ll figure you out, Lennon. You have something to hide.”

John chuckled, “To hide is to survive? Isn’t that the principle of not getting caught in your scam?”

Maharishi got serious.

“You are feeling guilty of your scamming and blaming others, meanwhile I don’t have anything to declare.”, John stated with confidence.

“I know a deviant when I see them.”

“Oh, and now it’s John’s fault I have turned against you, isn’t it!”, I figured it out, “Trying to blame him for my complaint!”

Maharishi looked at me with some kind of disgust.

“Of course. Of course, we are leaving now. This instant.”, I got mad.

“Don’t go mad Georgie, this mister right here can use it against ya. You have to be relaxed and fulfilled, like he said. That’s how you get happiness, right?”, John joked.

I chuckled and calmed down.

“Yer right.”

“Well, mister, we loved the island and all, but you're a fraud and we have to go!”, John waved him goodbye and I followed. Maharishi pulled me back.

“Mr. Harrison, don’t listen to him!”, he told me, “He is a deviant, a snake, presenting himself as he isn’t!”

“And why would I not? He is one the lads! And you are the snake here.”

“No, no, that’s not a “lad” as you say, not a traditional lad, that’s a hijra.”

“A what now?”

“A… neither male nor female.”

I looked at him blankly. So he figured out the twin tale?

“You cannot trust someone who doesn’t know what they are. And this person, this “John Lennon” as they call itself, is absolutely not trustworthy. Always joking around, always monitoring you, always making inappropriate and underhanded comments. You want freedom and expression right?”

Lord, this slimy motherfucker.

“John is still one of my best friends and pals. You can’t make me stay here any longer. You just made me more angry and volatile. And you accuse John of such heinous acts with no evidence to support it.”

I began walking away towards John, who was packing with Cynthia and Pattie.

“Oh, I understand now. You know of Lennon’s decadency even before I even tell you! Both of you are flawed, go then! I don’t need a place for rude and deviant people like you!”

“Oh, where’s the “we welcome everyone to our family!” or “we are happy to accept any LOST soul”.”, John argued.

Maharishi smiled and walked up to John. He said something to him that made him shiver. Still John behaved cocky and said,

“Oh, I promise I’ll do that. For the chance to piss you off, I’ll continue doing that for as long as I want to!”

We boarded the boat. I looked at John perplexed. 

“What happened for us to go earlier?”, Pattie wondered.

“John, what did you do?”, Cyn asked.

“Absolutely nothing that deserved that kind of send off! Accusing me of deviancy just because George and I handed in some damning evidence that Maharishi scams people!”

“That’s… Fun.”, Cynthia sighed, “Well, at least we’re in one piece and haven’t been held up by that con artist in any other way.”

“You are so smart, Cyn.”, John chuckled, “Yer right as ever.”

John proceeded to kiss her. Before that he gave her a small, not really noticeable sign. He always warned Cyn before kissing her. But I never really noticed Cyn tensing up before the act.

I kissed Pattie as well and whispered in her ear:

“I’m glad this hellish discussion is over and you have absolutely nothing to do with it!”

“I’m glad you’re okay, George.”

Pattie looked at Cynthia and John, “Let’s go inside, it’s getting a bit chilly in here.”

“Wait for us two inside then, I have to talk to John about this shit in private.”

The wives giggled.

“Alright then, George, we’ll be inside. If you need any advice or a shoulder to cry on, you know where to find us!”

“Pattie, sometimes you could be so funny!”, my sweet Pattie.

“And not always? The insolence of this young man! We are going inside, pronto!”, Cynthia pulled Pattie with her.

John rolled his eyes while chuckling.

“No wonder Cyn is my best female friend.”

“Well, a wife is a best friend too.”, I joked.

There was a small pause. We looked at the ocean and the waves splashing in the sun. 

“John, what did that son of a bitch tell you?”

“There is something called a hijra in Indian or Southeastern culture. It is a person in drag, a person who identifies as the opposite gender… He told me that he figured out I was in drag. He told me I can’t keep it together and remain normal if I ever was. He told me I corrupted you… He told me I will drag the entire band into ruin. And even if I told everyone the truth that I would make everything the Beatles did worthless and meaningless.”

“What a freak!”, I couldn’t believe it. Maharishi was today very awful towards us, especially towards John. Was he always a bit more awful to women? Now that I think about it, he didn’t talk that much with our wives. He focused on us four. What a scammer.

“I know that, but it does send shivers down my spine, y’know.”

“I’m just happy we had fun and we’re going home, Jules.”, ahh, fuck this man.

“Yeah, I’m happy too. Let’s go inside, Geo.”

“Yeah. Thanks for looking out for me… But please don’t do it as much anymore, Julia.”

“I’ll try not to. And… Perhaps, baby George is right about some things.”

I think some things are going to change in the Beatles and I hope for the better. The most important thing is that I have proven that I’m not a child anymore - I’m an adult who speaks his mind and deserves to be listened to. Perhaps, they will put more songs on the next album… Can’t wait to work with Ritch again…

Rest of Sacrifame

[mobscene-london]

THE DATES SO FAR:

Travel to Costa Brava in Spain and explore the historical Tossa de Mar before having dinner aboard a catamaran ride around the coast at sunset.

A day in Heraklion, Crete, to explore the beaches, local architecture, and museums.

A visit to San Vito Lo Capo, Sicily, to embrace the beautiful beaches. An afternoon spent climbing the face of Monte Monaco, before winding down with a relaxing dinner in the town, with plenty of local wine to share.

Head to Tromsø, Norway, to go ice swimming in the Norwegian Sea. Warm up in a wood fire sauna, before heading into the city for a cosy dinner, and a night of great cocktails at the Magic Ice Bar.

Edinburgh, Scotland. A trip to the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, filled with optical wonders and playful illusions, followed by a walking tour to the historic Edinburgh Castle. The trip will conclude with a night in a cosy log cabin surrounded by the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

A trip to Amsterdam to visit the art museums on the Museumplein, followed by dinner and live music.

A night out in Moscow. Italian food and French Champagne at Mario's, followed by a ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre. Finish things off with a late-night stroll to St. Basil's to take in the architectural beauty of the city.

Brunch date along the beaches of Tenerife, before joining the festivities of Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

A weekend getaway to the small island of Malta, where they can submerge themselves in the culture, food, and scenery, far away from the busy life of London and all its drama.

An apartment in Central Paris, overlooking the Eiffel Tower, with prosecco upon arrival. A day of leisure, followed by dinner at the Sphére, located on Rue La Boétie.

Spend some time exploring Wine Factory N1 in Tbilisi. After plenty of wine tasting and bar hopping, an evening dining at the opulent Biltmore Hotel awaits; beautiful views over the city as the perfect accompaniment.

A pamper filled day at the luxurious Blue Lagoon Spa in Iceland, before toning it down with a beer and brewery crawl through the country's capital. End the night camping in one of Reykjavik's Geodomes.

The night consists of great food and live music. A chance to dress up and step into another world. Dinner at the Story Restaurant in London, followed by Abel Selaocoe and Britten Sinfonia at the Barbican Centre.

A trip to New York to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and do a food tour of the city together.

Private Island Living off the coast of Greece. A small Island villa just for two. Peace, quiet, and no nosey neighbours.

ADDED THURSDAY:

Enjoy a long-weekend away to Ibiza where you will experience both sides of the Island; nights out in the best clubs with the greatest DJs and the nights in watching sunsets by the beach, most luxurious dinners. A date with the best of both worlds.

Get tipsy together on a weekend away at Amalfi Coast. Stay in five-star Hotel Santa Caterina, with its far-reaching views along the coast, a luxurious beach club and two restaurants, for a four-day ‘Luxury Amalfi Coast Wine Experience’.

Arrive in San Sebastián just when the locals get started for the night, around 9pm. Choose from a number of Michelin star restaurants and spend the rest of the night drinking and enjoying the company. Wake up the next day for a walk along the golden beaches and explore more of the food the city has to offer.

Take a hike around the Isle of Skye and maybe a dip in the small water ways if you're brave enough. See the beauty that Scotland has to offer. The night will end at a cottage for 2 with a chef catered meal and an overnight stay.

During the day, enjoy a walking tour of Haga Old Town in Gothenburg, Sweden and a small boat tour of some of the archipelago. End the night with dinner at family owned Familjen where the mood is cosy and the food is all local.

A long weekend in Monaco. Enjoy the comfort of the iconic Café de Paris, spending the afternoon pampered in its spa before heading to an opera. Michelin restaurants, beach sunsets, and ultimate luxury mark a perfect weekend.

Austria. Visit the lakeside alpine village of Hallstatt in the Alps and enjoy a picnic lunch via boat ride. Attend an Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class in the afternoon before venturing to Salzburg to tour Hohensalzburg Fortress. Dine at the restaurant atop and attend a night-time concert there while taking in the balcony view of the historic town of Salzach below, including the river and mountains.

A weekend in Positano, along Italy's soaring Amalfi Coast. This includes a private boat tour to the island of Capri.

Sunset watching on a private yacht off the Greek Islands in quiet and private location, followed by luxurious but relaxed dinner and champagne. (edited to be in-keeping with geographical constrictions. Send a follow up date acknowledging this if you wish to change it. ♥)

Jetset to Finland, spend the morning exploring the snowy forest on horseback, try your hand at ice fishing before enjoying lunch prepared over an open fire. Experience the excitement of an overnight husky or reindeer safari to chase down the northern lights and return to the lodge the next afternoon to wind down in one of the glass house igloos of Kakslauttanen resort and enjoy the spectacular sights with a warm hot chocolate and a decadent five course dessert degustation.

[lestappenforever]

Tagged by the lovely @insilanar 💕 Thank you, my darling!

Rules: put your music on shuffle and list ten songs that come up, then tag others :)

If the World Was Ending by JP Saxe & Julia Michaels

2. You're On Your Own Kid by Taylor Swift

3. How Do I Say Goodbye by Dean Lewis

4. Wellerman by VoicePlay, Anthony Gargiula (my absolute favorite version of this song)

5. Speak Now by Taylor Swift

6. Mirrors by Justin Timberlake

7. We Didn't Start The Fire by Fall Out Boy

8. Nerve by Victoria Nadine

9. Floden by Emma Steinbakken (this is a Norwegian song, but it's so beautiful)

10. Getaway Car by Taylor Swift

These are all from the very first Spotify playlist I ever made, which is literally titled "I am too lazy to make a new playlist so I pile everything in here". And that says it all, I think.

Tagging @f1writingbyme @killingevie @judytaurus @axerocknroll @f1posting if you haven't already done this.

And for everyone else who hasn't been tagged in this yet and wants to do it, please feel free to use this as a tag. ❤️

[sharing-travel-experiences]

Napoli - Itália (03/12/2021)

Dia 10 – Cruzeiro: De Atenas a Roma com Norwegian Getaway Passeio por Sorrento Sorrento é uma cidade costeira no sudoeste da Itália, localizada no topo de uma falésia que a separa das suas marinas movimentadas. É conhecida pela vista de grandes extensões de água e da Piazza Tasso, uma praça repleta de cafés. O centro histórico é um labirinto de becos estreitos que mesmo um dia chuvoso não perde…

[altrxisme]

Name: Alva Johanne Fröst  Alias:  Valkyrie / Sigrun D.O.B / Age: November 21, 1993 / 29  Nationality: Norwegian - American Hair / Eyes: Dark Auburn / Blue Grey Height: 182 cm / 6ft   Weight: 68.9kg / 152lbs 

Birthplace: Ålesund, Norway ( EARTH — ???? ) Location: Washington Heights, New York, USA ( EARTH — ???? ) Occupation: Dancer, Musician, Vigilante  Fighting Style: Hand-to-Hand, Close Combat, Knife Combat, Resourceful Weaponry 

CURRENT EVENTS...

Johanne is well-respected enough within the community: a reliable figure, a willingness to take time out of her day to help others in need, kicks people out of the local bar when they get too rowdy...

She's pretty much the neighborhood sentry at this point. Both during the day and night.

It took a special type of someone to put it upon themselves to be a local watch dog, while also making sure the other neighborhoods were sleeping soundly as well.

Being half-Asgardian certainly helps in that regard.

POWERS

Enhanced Strength - Even just half Asgardian, Johanne is impressively strong for someone who dances. With the addition of her Norse/Asgardian tattoo enhancements, she has no problem denting a wall with a punch.

Enhanced Agility - Her background as a dancer and gymnast aid her in this regard.

Enhanced Durability - Johanne’s had a very hardy upbringing, so she’s more than able to take a punch or more and has been in enough fights to endure. However, this only applies to non-Asgardian individuals. With Asgardians, she'll definitely feel it the next day.

High Pain Tolerance - Even without Asgardian blood in her, Johanne has an unusual high pain tolerance.

Enhanced Healing - While Johanne heals quicker than most humans, it's not of the same speed as a full Asgardian would.

ADDL. ABILITIES

Hand-to-Hand and Knife Combat - Johanne has trained in this aspect since she was a child and has only improved since she’s gotten older. She prefers close-combat over most, as to her that’s the purest form of a fight. She also has a preference for throwing knives as well.

Resourceful Weaponry - To supplement the previous ability, Johanne's had to get creative when disarmed or without her usual knives on her. Anything she can get her hands on is now a weapon.

Experienced Drag Racer - If you need a quick getaway driver, Johanne's your girl. She has a real penchant for memorizing maps with a quick study as well as using her surroundings to her advantage in a chase. 

[internationaltravelhouse123]

The Best Winter Holiday Destinations: Escape the Chill and Embrace the Warmth

Winter, with its crisp air and cosy nights, is the perfect time to embark on a much-needed getaway. Whether you're dreaming of sun-kissed beaches, snow-capped mountains or vibrant cityscapes, there's a winter wonderland out there waiting for you.

International Trip Packages:

If you're looking to venture abroad, numerous international tour packages are available to suit your preferences and budget. Whether you're interested in a beach holiday, a cultural experience or an adventure-packed trip, you can find the perfect package to make your winter vacation unforgettable.

Warm Winter Escapes:

Maldives: A tropical paradise with pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and luxurious overwater villas.

Thailand: Explore the bustling cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai, or relax on the idyllic islands of Phuket and Koh Samui.

Bali: A cultural and natural haven with stunning temples, lush rice terraces and world-class surfing spots.

Winter Wonderland Adventures:

Switzerland: A winter spectacle with charming villages, breathtaking mountain scenery and amazing skiing destinations.

Iceland: Experience the magic of the Northern Lights, explore ice caves and soak in geothermal hot springs.

Norway: Discover the fjords, cosy up in a traditional Norwegian cabin and get up close to the Arctic Circle.

City Breaks:

Dubai: A futuristic city with stunning architecture, world-class shopping and thrilling desert adventures.

New York City: A bustling metropolis with iconic landmarks, Broadway shows and a vibrant cultural scene that comes alive in winter.

Paris: The City of Love, with its romantic ambiance, historic sites and famed museums, is a delight in eery season.

India Holiday Tour Packages:

For those seeking a domestic winter escape, India offers a diverse range of options. From the serene backwaters of Kerala to the majestic Himalayas, there's something for everyone. Consider exploring:

Goa: A coastal paradise with beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and delicious seafood.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: A tropical archipelago with pristine beaches, coral reefs and opportunities for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Rajasthan: A land of palaces, forts and vibrant culture, perfect for a historical and cultural experience.

Kashmir: Experience the warm culture, the breathtaking snowy landscape and engage in numerous adventure sports.

Tips for Planning Your Winter Holiday:

Book in Advance: Popular destinations tend to book up quickly, so it's best to reserve your flights and accommodations well in advance.

Pack Accordingly: Pack clothes suitable for the climate, comfortable shoes and any necessary medications.

Travel Insurance: Consider purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances.

Research Your Destination: Learn about the local customs, currency and language to ensure a smooth trip.

A memorable holiday requires careful planning. It’s often better to engage the services of a reputed travel company to get the perfect experience. They bring in unique insights into both the destination and the journey to it. So, you can sit back, relax and get the most out of your holiday.

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Alredered Remembers Anne Holt, Norwegian author, lawyer and former Minister of Justice, on her birthday.

"What people are afraid of can tell us a lot about society."

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Hidden Wonders: Exploring Lesser-Known Travel Destinations for the Adventurous Soul

Off-the-beaten-path destinations offer a fresh perspective for travelers seeking experiences beyond bustling tourist hotspots. These hidden gems often combine natural beauty, rich history, and distinctive local cultures that go unnoticed by mainstream tourism. This guide unveils some truly unique places that provide adventurous travelers with an authentic escape free from overwhelming crowds.

The Allure of Hidden Travel Gems

What makes hidden travel gems so captivating? These destinations often remain untouched by commercial tourism, preserving their natural charm and cultural authenticity. Travelers venturing to these lesser-known locales can enjoy a more intimate experience with local people, traditions, and landscapes that are both unique and refreshing.

Reine, Norway: A Quiet Fjord Village

Nestled in the Arctic Circle, Reine is a picturesque fishing village in the Lofoten Islands of Norway. Famous for its dramatic fjords and colorful red and white cabins, Reine offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and crystal-clear waters. Unlike more visited Norwegian cities, Reine provides a peaceful setting where visitors can kayak along the fjords, hike Reinebringen for panoramic views, or relax by the calm waters. The village also offers a glimpse into traditional Norwegian life, making it a must-visit for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

Colmar, France: A Fairytale Village

Tucked away in the Alsace region of France, Colmar is a charming town that is straight out of a fairytale. With its half-timbered houses, colorful facades, and cobbled streets, Colmar captures the essence of traditional Alsatian architecture. Known as "Little Venice," Colmar's winding canals and flower-lined pathways make it a romantic getaway. Although France is filled with beautiful towns, Colmar remains one of the country's hidden treasures. Its unique blend of French and German culture, along with a rich history of winemaking, makes Colmar a delightful destination for travelers looking for a peaceful, magical experience.

Kotor, Montenegro: A Coastal Retreat

Montenegro may not be the first choice for many European travelers, but the coastal town of Kotor is a stunning hidden gem. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and situated along the Bay of Kotor, this UNESCO World Heritage site is rich in history and medieval architecture. The old town's maze of narrow alleyways, historic churches, and stone walls make it a fascinating place to explore. Visitors can hike to the fortress of St. John for a breathtaking view of the bay or stroll along the waterfront for a peaceful escape. With fewer tourists, Kotor offers a serene experience compared to the bustling hotspots of the Adriatic coast.

Sapa, Vietnam: Verdant Hills and Rice Terraces

In the northern mountains of Vietnam lies Sapa, a destination famed for its lush landscapes and iconic rice terraces. Sapa offers a quiet alternative to the busy cities of Vietnam, allowing travelers to experience the rural side of the country. Visitors can trek through the terraced hills, visit remote Hmong and Red Dao villages, and immerse themselves in local culture. The views are exceptionally breathtaking during the harvest season when the fields turn a vibrant shade of green. Sapa is a hidden gem for nature lovers, providing an immersive experience in Vietnam's rural beauty.

Faroe Islands: Remote Nordic Splendor

Located in the North Atlantic between Iceland and Norway, the Faroe Islands are a stunning archipelago known for their rugged landscapes, towering cliffs, and picturesque villages. With a unique blend of Nordic culture and untouched natural beauty, the Faroe Islands offer a refreshing escape from modern life. Highlights include the dramatic cliffs of Vágar Island, the enchanting village of Saksun, and the tranquil beaches of Sandoy. Birdwatchers will be thrilled by the puffin colonies, and hikers will find no shortage of scenic trails. The Faroe Islands offer an otherworldly experience, perfect for travelers seeking solitude and spectacular scenery.

Matera, Italy: Ancient Cave Dwellings

Matera is one of Italy's most unusual and historic cities, famous for its "Sassi" cave dwellings carved into limestone cliffs. This southern Italian city offers a unique glimpse into ancient architecture and culture, as people have lived in these caves for thousands of years. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Matera's labyrinth of narrow streets, stone houses, and ancient churches creates a setting that feels almost surreal. Visitors can explore the cave museums, hike to scenic viewpoints, and savor traditional Italian cuisine. Matera is an ideal destination for history enthusiasts and travelers interested in Italy's lesser-known treasures.

Lamu Island, Kenya: A Step Back in Time

For travelers looking to experience African culture off the beaten path, Lamu Island in Kenya is a hidden gem. This small island is known for its Swahili architecture, rich cultural heritage, and slow pace of life. Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the oldest Swahili settlements in East Africa, with narrow streets, intricately carved wooden doors, and centuries-old mosques. The island is free of cars, with donkeys as the primary mode of transport, offering a refreshing change from modern urban life. Visitors can relax on pristine beaches, sail in traditional dhows, and explore the island's vibrant markets.

Huacachina, Peru: An Oasis in the Desert

Huacachina is a tiny village in Peru, set around a natural oasis in the midst of vast desert dunes. Often referred to as the "Oasis of America," Huacachina offers a unique setting for adventure seekers. Visitors can take dune buggy rides, try sandboarding, or relax by the lagoon. The sunsets over the dunes are exceptionally breathtaking, casting a golden glow over the oasis. Huacachina is a hidden paradise for those looking to experience Peru's natural wonders beyond popular destinations like Machu Picchu and Cusco.

Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile: Mystical Stone Statues

Located in the Pacific Ocean, Easter Island (or Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world, famous for its mysterious Moai statues. These giant stone figures, carved by the Rapa Nui people centuries ago, continue to intrigue archaeologists and travelers alike. Easter Island offers a combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and mystery that is hard to find elsewhere. Visitors can explore the archaeological sites, hike through volcanic craters, and learn about the island's fascinating history. Rapa Nui is ideal for adventurers seeking a genuinely off-the-grid experience.

Discovering a World Beyond Mainstream Tourism

Traveling off the beaten path opens up a world of hidden treasures and unique experiences. From Norway's serene fjords to Kenya's historic island villages, each destination offers something unique that sets it apart from typical tourist spots. By embracing the road less traveled, explorers can gain a deeper understanding of diverse cultures, untouched landscapes, and the beauty of local traditions. These hidden gems invite travelers to experience the world in a new way, making each journey memorable and transformative.

For those eager to explore beyond the ordinary, the world is a whole of incredible destinations waiting to be discovered. Pack your bags and venture off the beaten path; an adventure of discovery awaits!