New York is a great city and offers unlimited possibilities but sometimes, you just need to get away. If I had the cash, I’d most likely head over to Hardanger in Norway. Why Norway? Architects Todd Saunders and Tommie Wilhelmsen built a small summer home in the woods, overlooking a lake. It’s a minimalist approach to living, with only a shell of wood, glass and a bare essentials like a bed and table.

The best things in life aren’t free, but they could be hidden away in Hardanger.
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