Fjords in Iceland (and how to visit them)
There are few places on earth that can compete with Iceland in terms of natural beauty and phenomenal landscapes. Geologically,…
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.
There are few places on earth that can compete with Iceland in terms of natural beauty and phenomenal landscapes. Geologically,…
Taking a ferry is a lovely chilled way to start your trip. It’s less stressful, greener and more fun than…
We’re all trying to cut our carbon footprint and travel in a more environmentally friendly way. And going by ferry…
Scandinavia has thousands of miles of dramatic and geologically fascinating coastline. It varies from the steep mountainscapes of the fjords…
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The most enjoyable way to explore Stockholm is on foot. The oldest part of the city, Gamla Stan, is extremely compact,…
There’s no doubt that Stockholm’s a beautiful city, with elegant bridges that span glittering stretches of water, and a unique…
So you want to visit Scandinavia, but you only have time for one Nordic capital. Which should it be: Copenhagen…
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Norway is one Europe’s top destinations for white water rafting – and rightly so. Some of the country’s dramatic rivers…
