Category: The Road to the Extremes
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Ritokoski – the Geographical Center of Finland
I hesitated. Deer flies, attracted to my sweat, crawled visibly across my white hoodie and found their way under it, biting at my skin. […]
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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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Naha – the Southernmost Point of Estonia
For a moment, I thought the car had stuck fast—but then, with a jolt, it found traction and climbed free. […]
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Sint Anna ter Muiden – the Westernmost Point of the Netherlands
I smiled. Years ago, I might have turned the car around and chased them into town. But that evening, a little older and a little wiser, I let them 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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Bjargtangar – the Westernmost Point of Iceland
One lone puffin had attracted a dozen tourists’ attention, all taking turns for the perfect photo. […]
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Rifstangi – the Northernmost Point of Mainland Iceland
And as I sat there, alone but not lonely, I understood why. In the end, it was all about the road to the extremes […]
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Hvannadalshnúkur – the Highest Peak in Iceland
The guide smiled and said, “We’ll leave at 1:30 a.m. sharp from the trailhead. It’s just 15 minutes from here.” […]
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Gerpir – the Easternmost Point of Mainland Iceland
I lingered at the edge. Alone, completely. Not a soul in sight for kilometers. Only the gulls, circling protectively, concerned for their nests, perhaps […]
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Kötlutangi – the Southernmost Point of Mainland Iceland
From the parking lot, most visitors seemed more drawn to Gígjagjá—the so-called “Yoda Cave”—than the sprawling black desert and Kötlutangi. […]
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Kataja – the Easternmost Point of Sweden’s Proper Territory
Until last summer, I had no idea an island called Kataja even existed. Tucked away in the northern Baltic Sea, within the Bothnian Bay National Park […]
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Capo d’Otranto – the Easternmost Point of Italy
Dressed in running shoes, white shorts, and a neon green jacket, I undoubtedly stood out. […]
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Palizzi – the Southernmost Point of Mainland Italy
Flying nowadays feels like a circus act. Squeezing yourself, your bag, and your jacket into a seat barely big enough for a child—it’s not exactly the picture of luxury. […]
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Vatican City – the Extreme Points
Four hours after stepping inside, I walked out of the Vatican, exhausted but exhilarated. I had done it. […]
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Sundholmen – the Easternmost Point of Mainland Sweden
Winter transformed everything. Fishermen dotted the frozen river, snowmobiles roared by occasionally, and the outdoor spa pool at Cape East sent up great plumes of steam. […]
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Galdhøpiggen – the Highest Point in Norway
Many people dream of conquering these peaks for years, and sadly, not all of them will ever act on those dreams, nor will everyone make it to the top. […]
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Nuorgam – the Northernmost Point of Finland
Many have tried to capture the beauty of Lapland through words or paintings, but only true artists can truly capture its essence. […]
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Tulliniemi – the Southernmost Point of Mainland Finland
On this particular day, however, that silence is soon broken. The roar of the Poker Run boats, one by one, slices through the calm, making their way from the seas to Hanko Harbor. […]
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Kolttapahta – the Northernmost Point of Sweden
Kilpisjärvi is steeped in myth. According to legend, the lake was formed from the tears of Malla the Maiden and her mother, weeping over a ruined wedding. […]