Ivar Hagendoorn

Ivar Hagendoorn

Møysalen
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Møysalen

On a glorious day in July I hiked to the top of Møysalen (1262m), the highest peak in Vesterålen. It is a magnificent hike and one of the best day hikes in Norway. Indeed, it is definitely in the top 10 of the best hikes I’ve done so far.
Vesterålen
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Vesterålen

Vesterålen has it all: amazing scenery, majestic mountains, deep fjords and beautiful beaches. There is one thing Vesterålen does not have: tour buses full of tourists.
Lofoten
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Lofoten

Lofoten has long been a destination on my bucket list, and now that I've had the chance to visit, I can't stop thinking about returning someday. There's truly no place like it.
Matmora
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Matmora

The hike to Matmora (788m) is one of the best hikes in Lofoten. The views from the top are breathtaking.
Munkebu Hut Hike
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Munkebu Hut Hike

The hike to the Munkebu Hut is one of the top hikes in Lofoten. Unfortunately I didn't have time to make a push for Hermannsdalstinden. Even so it was one of the highlights of my trip.
Reine
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Reine

Reine is one of the most picturesque villages in Lofoten. The hike to the top of Reinebringen is one of the most popular hikes in Lofoten. It is so for a reason: The iconic views from the top are amazing.
Further Reading
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Further Reading

The benefit of meditative walks. Cormac McCarthy’s tips on how to write a great science paper. Brain geometry. The history of rules. An infinite tiling pattern. Body-based units of measure in cultural evolution. And more.
L'Argent dans l’Art
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L'Argent dans l’Art

L’Argent dans l’Art (Money in Art) at La Monnaie de Paris is a fascinating exhibition that explores the relationship between art and money from antiquity to the present day.
Manet/Degas at the Musée d’Orsay
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Manet/Degas at the Musée d’Orsay

A fascinating exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay explores the relationship between Edgar Degas (1834-1917) and Édouard Manet (1832-1883) both of whom were instrumental in shaping modern painting in France.