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Sweden's Moose Cam Lets You Slip Into the Wilderness—No Flight Required

Condé Nast Traveler·Erika Owen·about 1 month ago
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I have a collection of fleeting happy places—moments in places far from home that have felt impossibly crafted—that I recall whenever things start to feel a little heavy in real life. Floating on my back in Iceland ’s Blue Lagoon as a soft, near-hail melts the moment it rains down on my face; standing in a massive valley completely devoid of human-made noise, a couple of tears involuntarily snaking down my cheeks; and staring up at the geometric dance of treetops on a windy fall day in a nature preserve near my childhood home, my father standing next to me. I know I’m not alone: in certain situations, seeking an environment so far from our own reality is a soothing coping mechanism that can help add some perspective. In fact, sometimes, you don’t even have to leave your home to receive such a reminder—this is where the moose cam comes into play. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a glimpse into a timeworn journey that you can watch online.…

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