To cruise or not to cruise? The pros and cons of cruise holidays.

By Marina Aagaard, MFE One month ago I uttered: "To cruise or not to cruise? That is the question." At that time, I had never been on a cruise and no intention of going, as my visions of cruise holidays were in conflict with my ideas of fitness and wellness. However, then a cruise company ad with …

A Trip to Egaa for Me, A Trip to The Brocken for the Witches

By Marina Aagaard, MFEThe Christian holy day, Feast Day, of St John the Baptist, his birthday on June 24, in some countries is celebrated the night before, on the evening of June 23, St John's Eve, especially in the nordic countries, where the summer nights are beautifully bright (some say insomnia inducing).St John's Eve (Sankt Hans aften …

Mental Travelling Weekend: 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Cars, driving, sport and art: 24 hours of Le Mans soon to start. Even if is very unhealthy to sit down for prolonged periods; in the immediate future I am not going, travelling, anywhere physically: In about 24 hours I am going to sit down for 24 hours glued to my …

Airport Wellness

By Marina Aagaard, MFE An airport is a special place; either you see just a glimpse of it rushing through or you have plenty of time, no rush, because your itinerary dictates a longer stay. In that case, apart from plenty of shops, normally there is an abundance of cafes or restaurants, where you can …

Fitness and Wellness: Return to Sculpture by the Sea

By Marina Aagaard, MFE It is brilliant. A fusion of nature, art, architecture and fitness and wellness. I have been. I have been again. And I am going again. To see, hear, touch, feel and taste Sculpture by the Sea. Aarhus University has already offered running seminars to this open air exhibition. I have done my own …

A Mindbody Day Trip: Sculpture by the Sea

By Marina Aagaard, MFT A phenomena started on Bondi coastal walk, Sydney, and an annual event on Cottesloe beach in Perth, Australia, now for the third time an immensely popular june event in Aarhus, second city of Denmark, a population of 307.117, and named European Capital of Culture for 2017: Sculpture by the Sea; it's mindbody-blowing. Permanent …

Journey of The Day: Wellness Isn’t Far Away!

By Marina Aagaard, MFT First fitness: A morning jog with the dog. Then wellness: A visit to the spa down the road. Mindbody activities go together for balance in life. Work can wait. Thanks to a friend I get an opportunity to go to the spa right now. So I go from a 'construction site' …

Travelling Moments: Indie Images of Oslo

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Do you know the feeling? Forgot the camera ... %¤#!@£$€"%=)?!"&%£@$€£! You are reminded at the exact time, you spot something, you would like to save. Well never mind. I grab the phone and take a few snapshots. Very arty and 'Dogme 95' like and better than nothing. Or is it? I am …

Travelling Moments: Beauty Is In The Eye of The Beholder

By Marina Aagaard, MFE Once I had a guest from 'down under' visiting Denmark, a-nice-country-but-not-one-to-visit-if-you-want-guaranteed-sun. I apologized as often before: "I am sorry about this weather, the rain and the fog" (it was summer). He replied "It is super nice, I am used to sun 365 days a year, so this different and refreshing". That …