The Road to the Extremes.
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Pëttenerbësch – the Geographical Center of Luxembourg
I must have called half a dozen times before a tired-sounding woman finally answered. We were both momentarily surprised to be speaking to an actual human being. […]
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Wasserbillig – the Lowest Point in Luxembourg
A police officer had shown a stop sign, said nothing, glanced into the back seat, and then simply said, “Please go.” […]
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Rørvig – the Geographical Center of Denmark
I pressed onwards toward Rørvig. Weather forecasts threatened heavy storms over much of Denmark, but miraculously the morning around the centre was clear. […]
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Stora Drammen – the Westernmost Point of Sweden’s Proper Territory
I celebrated with snacks, watching seals nap in the sun. Clouds gathered above Norway, and soon above Sweden as well. A distant rumble of thunder told me it was time to leave. […]
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Lindesnes – the Southernmost Point of Mainland Norway
My flip-flops, surprisingly, gripped well enough as long as they didn’t slide off. This was not a place to slip, fall, or lose a phone. […]
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Bjargtangar – the Westernmost Point of Iceland
One lone puffin had attracted a dozen tourists’ attention, all taking turns for the perfect photo. […]
The Etiquette of a Lawyer.
The Steps to Inspiration.
One selfie sparked a journey of a lifetime.
