#5 Local exploringTherese (Norway)You don’t have to travel the world for magical hiking experiences.I am a woman, 45 and married with two kids. I have a career and live a normal busy life which leaves me in need of regular timeouts. The simple life of camping is something I love, setting up my bed, building a fire and make a meal in peaceful surroundings. My hammock life started in 2018 in my own backyard. From that very first moment I loved it and my immediate goal was becoming a year-round camper. To me that meant at least one venture each month.I have spent over fifty nights in my hammock and most of those are in the local, urban wilderness. Without much fuss to it, I am literally making use of all the opportunities I have at my doorstep. In these pandemic times with a home office and very little socializing, these trips have been absolutely necessary to preserve myself and I always return fully charged and happy.My favorite is hiking at Easter. I put on my snowshoes and go far into the bog for a couple of days, falling asleep under the stars and waking up with the sun on my face while I hear the call of the grouse. I am always on the lookout for good glamping spots, my hammock and packraft are right there with me whenever I travel.Therese
