May 18, 2020

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OTHERLANDS: Finland [Recap]

May 18, 2020

Casey Driessen

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As Covid-19 started to change the world, Finland became the final stop on our 10-month Otherlands world tour. We locked down at a cabin in Kaustinen and got to know the area via friends in the local music community.

March 15, 2020

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OTHERLANDS: Japan [Recap]

March 15, 2020

Casey Driessen

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After leaving India, my family and I headed to Japan, towards the hotbed of the current, not-yet-named Covid-19 pandemic. We would spend 3 amazing tourist-sparse weeks here, with lovely musical collaborations before departing to Finland.

February 23, 2020

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OTHERLANDS: India [Recap]

February 23, 2020

Casey Driessen

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Our fourth stop on this year of Otherlands travels brought us to India. Our first time in this amazing country, we would spend eight weeks visiting Kolkata (and surrounding), Bengaluru, Mysuru, Goa, and Chennai. I hope you enjoy the collaborations, music, photos, and reflections.

January 2, 2020

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OTHERLANDS: Scotland [Recap]

January 2, 2020

Casey Driessen

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On December 1, 2020, we took off from Dublin and touched down in Glasgow, Scotland. For two weeks we would call the western peninsula of Knoydart home before returning to Glasgow/Edinburgh for the Christmas and New Year's holiday.

November 30, 2019

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OTHERLANDS: Ireland [Recap]

November 30, 2019

Casey Driessen

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For the second stop on our Otherlands journey, we spent five weeks in a country known for its green landscape and traditional music sessions—Ireland. Many tunes were played. Many sights were seen. Have a look & listen.

October 15, 2019

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OTHERLANDS: Spain [Recap]

October 15, 2019

Casey Driessen

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Our travels kicked off in September 2019 with six weeks in the Iberian Peninsula. During our time living in Valencia, Spain, we had the chance to do some exploring but hadn’t yet made it to Andalucía or Galicia as a family, so that is where our Otherlands journey begins…