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Amanda Tomlin

Amanda Tomlin

Amanda has been a travel writer for 35 years. She’s written and edited countless travel books, including the Rough Guide to Sweden. She loves writing about all things Scandinavia, from Danish design and Swedish saunas to Norwegian national parks. Walking long-distance footpaths is her passion, and her favourite Nordic country is Iceland, where she’s hiked across volcanic landscapes to bathe in warm natural springs, and watched whales swimming in the Atlantic.

Things to do in Sweden

Fun and cheap things to do in Gotland, Sweden

Looking for things to do in Gotland? This idyllic island, located about 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea,…

sunrise in Sarek, mountainous landscape in one of the national parks in Sweden
Outdoors, Sweden, Things to do in Sweden

The 10 best national parks in Sweden 

Home to towering mountains, huge lakes, dense forests, open grasslands, gushing rivers and thundering waterfalls – the national parks in…

Sakrysøya village. Typical Norwegian village.
Northern Norway, Things to do in Norway

12 of the best things to do in Norway’s Lofoten Islands

High up inside the Arctic Circle, this scenic Lofoten Islands along Norway’s north coast are incredibly picturesque. White sand beaches,…

Abisko, Outdoors, Things to do in Sweden

Kungsleden: walking the King’s Trail in Sweden

Snowy mountain peaks, gushing rivers, tranquil forests, Arctic landscapes, wild moorland and herds of reindeer – just some of the…

Södermalm see and do, Stockholm

13 of the best things to do in Södermalm, Stockholm

With its trendy cafés, retro boutiques and arty atmosphere, Södermalm is the coolest district of Stockholm.  Technically an island, Södermalm…

Planning a trip to Norway

Where to see the midnight sun in Norway

Norway is one of the best places on Earth for viewing the midnight sun, and this guide will show you…

Humpback whale in Norway
Scandinavia

Explore Scandinavia: A Beginner’s Guide to the Nordic Countries

Where is Scandinavia and what are the Nordic Countries? In this beginner’s guide you’ll learn more about how to explore…

Gear, Iceland

Traditional Icelandic sweaters: what to know before you buy

Instantly recognisable, the iconic Icelandic sweater may have started life as a humble fishermen’s garment, but today it is an…

Copenhagen

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen: is it worth the hype?

Tivoli Gardens is probably the most famous paid-for attraction in Copenhagen, and the world’s third-oldest amusement park has been delighting…

Dog sledding in Tromso, Norway
Tromsø

10 of the best dog sledding tours in Tromsø

Do you like the idea of relaxing in a sled and whizzing across the snow being pulled by a team…

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