Cool Viking boy names and their meanings
Choosing a name with Viking roots is a great way to honour Nordic heritage while offering your child a sense…
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.
Choosing a name with Viking roots is a great way to honour Nordic heritage while offering your child a sense…
Summer may be the most popular time to visit Norway, but autumn has plenty going for it too. There are…
Norway has some of the world’s most impressive waterfalls – not to mention some of the highest, too. We pick five of Norway’s best falls to visit!
Seeing the northern lights is high on the wish list for many winter trips to Scandinavia – and for good…
Iceland is known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, where stunning waterfalls fed by glacial rivers thunder over steep cliffs. Some…
Instantly recognisable, the iconic Icelandic sweater has become one of Iceland’s best-known symbols. Although inspired by centuries of Icelandic knitting…
High above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands are one of Norway’s most spectacular destinations. With white-sand beaches, dramatic mountain…
For most Europeans, the difference between Sweden vs Switzerland is obvious. They are two separate countries, each with their own…
With thousands of lakes, a rugged coastline, winding rivers and one of Europe’s largest archipelagos, Sweden is a paddler’s paradise….
If you live in Europe, you probably know the difference between Danish and Dutch. But for people further afield, the…
