The inflight magazine

Traveling from Thailand to Spain was a long haul. Our flight was delayed by hours and then in general it takes awhile to travel ½ way around the world [Bangkok-Oslo-Madrid]. But there were some fun things along the way. Most notably was an advertisement in the Norwegian Air inflight magazine. The “world’s largest tour company” for Route 66 in the U.S. is apparently owned and operated by a Norwegian who loves that part of the world.  Anyone who lives in the U.S. will likely find humor in this ad, as we know that a “real America” surely is elusive, however iconic these locations are. But this is also the case when a brochure screams, "See the real Spain!" We're seeking that balance of visiting “tourisy” sites (often because they are amazing) but also trying to “live” like the locals.

Seriously, read the whole quote.

Oslo Airport water was magical: clean, right out of a faucet!