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Hilsen fra Daniele, Greetings Norway is a vivid, heartfelt travelogue that captures the wonder of rediscovery-of Norway, of long-lost friends, and of oneself. Written in a warm, personal voice, Hilsen fra Daniele, Greetings Norway, is more than a collection of travel notes; it's a deeply human narrative that blends memoir, cultural exploration, and personal reflection. Sparked by a challenge to complete a first draft during National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), this work traces a solo journey of nearly 3,000 miles across the breathtaking landscapes of Norway-from the remote beauty of Senja Island to the sweeping majesty of the Lofoten islands, the peaceful serenity of Namsskogan, and the stillness of Lake Reinunga. At its heart, this is a story of reconnection-with four Norwegian friends the author hadn't seen in over twenty years, with the powerful and unpredictable beauty of nature, and with a creative spark that had long gone dim. What begins as a trip fueled by nostalgia and curiosity, transforms into an emotionally rich adventure full of unexpected moments, missteps, and moments of awe. Traveling solo for the first time in decades, the author turns his car into a moving home-a space for reflection, rest, and resilience as he faces not only winding mountain roads but the internal terrain of doubt, joy, and renewal. Blending vivid descriptions, thoughtful insights, and relatable humor, this book offers readers a front seat to the emotional rollercoaster of heights and lows of stepping away from routine and diving into the unknown. Hilsen fra Daniele, Greetings Norway, it's for anyone who's ever longed to return to a place that shaped them-or to find out what happens when you follow that longing. Perfect for fans of reflective travel writing, cross-cultural connection, and stories of second chances, Hilsen fra Daniele, Greetings Norway, invites readers to slow down, look inward, and rediscover the world-and themselves-with fresh eyes. Keywords: travelogue, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe, solo travel, personal growth, cultural journey, road trip memoir, driving solo, creative inspiration, reconnection, midlife renewal, friendship, photography.

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Daniele Sebastiano Longo is the author of Angels, Love, and Lost Souls: A Journey to Sicily, and a Prize Winner for the 2025 SouthWest Writers Annual Contest. Avid observer, since he left Sicily, Daniele has made it his quest to learn as much as possible about the places he explored by visiting unique locations, learning how to cook local dishes, listening to folk stories and music, studying local history, and collecting lifelong friendships worldwide. Daniele has lived, worked, and traveled in more than 20 countries (plus sea) and has moved nine times within Europe and the United States. He holds a MS in Industrial Engineering (Politecnico di Torino, Italy) and a MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Northern Kentucky University. For the time being, Daniele lives with his family in Shorewood, Minnesota, where he works in Healthcare and Automation. Passionate about technology, avid reader and collector of old books, he is constantly planning unique journeys for his family and friends.

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