For me, the most unforgettable experience was that first swim in Bergen harbour. The stars were out and the water was biting cold, but it felt like a wake-up call to life itself - I mean, who needs sleep when there's a whole world outside? As soon as we surfaced, my friends told me how much it had changed them, that they'd been feeling burnt out for months, and yet this simple act of swimming together had brought us closer. It felt like a collective "hello" to the world - a reminder that we're all in this together.
The Nordic countries are known for their love of water. Finns are said to be born in the sauna, Norwegians on skis - but what really matters is that we're all connected by our desire to explore and experience it. Icelanders even use the sea as a way to clear your mind and gain perspective. For me, this was exactly what I needed after feeling stuck in my old job.
I started plotting my route around Scandinavia and before I knew it, I had booked flights, accommodation, and most importantly, a swimming costume. In Copenhagen, Sweden, and even the Arctic Circle, I met people who were passionate about swimming for its own sake - there's something special about being immersed in nature that feels like home.
As I swam, I felt more confident and free. It was like my body had found its limits, and then went beyond them. The sea is vast and unforgiving, but it also offers a sense of security when you're fully present to the moment - no worries, just water all around you.
But what's amazing about swimming in Scandinavia isn't just the scenery or the thrill of it; it's the people you meet along the way. In Oslo, I met a freediver who told me about her encounters with whales and orcas. In Greenland, I found an island where two icebergs floated beneath mountains and hot springs bubbled up from the seafloor.
One of my greatest takeaways is that it's never too late to find your passion again. As someone who felt burnt out, I wasn't sure if I could find a future for myself in Scandinavia - but then I discovered this sense of connection with nature and the people around me.
If you're feeling lost or just need a reminder that there's beauty in life beyond what we see on our screens, grab your swimming costume and get in the water.
The Nordic countries are known for their love of water. Finns are said to be born in the sauna, Norwegians on skis - but what really matters is that we're all connected by our desire to explore and experience it. Icelanders even use the sea as a way to clear your mind and gain perspective. For me, this was exactly what I needed after feeling stuck in my old job.
I started plotting my route around Scandinavia and before I knew it, I had booked flights, accommodation, and most importantly, a swimming costume. In Copenhagen, Sweden, and even the Arctic Circle, I met people who were passionate about swimming for its own sake - there's something special about being immersed in nature that feels like home.
As I swam, I felt more confident and free. It was like my body had found its limits, and then went beyond them. The sea is vast and unforgiving, but it also offers a sense of security when you're fully present to the moment - no worries, just water all around you.
But what's amazing about swimming in Scandinavia isn't just the scenery or the thrill of it; it's the people you meet along the way. In Oslo, I met a freediver who told me about her encounters with whales and orcas. In Greenland, I found an island where two icebergs floated beneath mountains and hot springs bubbled up from the seafloor.
One of my greatest takeaways is that it's never too late to find your passion again. As someone who felt burnt out, I wasn't sure if I could find a future for myself in Scandinavia - but then I discovered this sense of connection with nature and the people around me.
If you're feeling lost or just need a reminder that there's beauty in life beyond what we see on our screens, grab your swimming costume and get in the water.
just read about how Europe is facing a massive water crisis - rivers are drying up and lakes are shrinking like crazy 
and now this article's all about people finding solace in the sea 
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. And Scandinavia, of all places! What are they trying to tell us? That we need to connect with nature to find happiness? Sounds too convenient to me 
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. But hey, who knows, maybe there's truth to it all. One thing's for sure though - I'm gonna be keeping an eye on this whole Scandinavia swimming trend 
... that's Scandinavia! And inside this circle, imagine smaller circles 
... to show how they're all connected by water!
, trying new experiences, and finding your passion again. It's like a big web 
of connections, where everyone is linked together by their love for water.
... like my body could do anything! And that sense of security when you're in the water, no worries just water all around you... that's like a big hug 
from Mother Nature herself!
! I remember doing some crazy stuff too, like swimming with seals in Norway 
. It's crazy how something as simple as getting in the water can just, like, awaken you to life or whatever 
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It's like your body finds its limits and then...just goes beyond them, I guess? 
But seriously, it was like my mind cleared up and all this clarity just flooded in. Plus, everyone's so chill about it too - like, these Icelanders who were all about using the sea as meditation or whatever 
It's just this beautiful reminder that we're all in this thing together, and sometimes you just need to get out of your own head and into the water 
! I was reading about dis lady who went 2 Bergen harbour & swam 4 hours in the icy cold water & it literally changed her life!!! 
she felt so connected to nature & met ppl who shared her passion 4 swimmin 4 its own sake... it's like, when u get outta ur bubble & connect w/ the world around u, u feel alive again! 
i started going there every week and it helped me clear my mind and find new places to explore 
but what's crazy is that it made me realize how much i was missing out on when i was stuck at home 
has anyone else ever had a moment where they felt like they'd lost their sense of adventure? 
. There's something about pushing yourself physically and mentally that just clicked with me.
. It made me realize that I had been living my life so much on autopilot that I forgot how to be present in the moment.
. The idea of immersing yourself in such a vast, unforgiving environment yet feeling at peace with it is just incredible. And I love how the author shares their stories about meeting people who are passionate about swimming for its own sake - that's something we could all learn from 
. You never know what you might discover about yourself and the world around you 
! That first swim in Bergen harbour sounds like an absolute game-changer - I mean, who needs sleep when there's a whole world outside to explore? But seriously though, it's so great that you found your passion again and discovered the joy of swimming for its own sake. I'm all about those Nordic countries being famous for their love of water - I guess you could say they're just really good at 'seas-ing' the day 
. Anyway, the Arctic Circle is literally calling my name now...
! It's like having my own personal assistant strapped to my wrist - I can track my workouts, monitor my heart rate, and even receive notifications while I'm on the go 
. And with their new built-in GPS, I've been able to take my runs to the next level, exploring new routes and tracking my progress in real-time 
. Plus, it's super water-resistant, so I can wear it swimming or surfing without worrying about it getting damaged