Whale watching in Norway: when, where and how
Whale-watching is one of highlights of any trip to Norway, and at the right time of year you’ve got a 95 percent chance of an encounter!
Gekås Ullared: Is Sweden’s mega discount store worth a trip?
You’ll have heard of Ikea, of course, and it’s almost certainly the first place that springs to mind when thinking…
Where are Danish people from?
You may already know that Danish people come from Denmark. But do you know anything about the country itself, or…
The Reykjavik City Card: is it worth buying?
Planning a trip to Reykjavik? Want to see all the sights for as little as possible? Well, you probably already…
The best boat trips and canal tours in Gothenburg
Sweden’s second largest city and Scandinavia’s biggest seaport, Gothenburg is an industrial city with water at its heart. This proud…
Canoeing and kayaking in Stockholm
The Stockholm Archipelago is home to some 30,000 islands, the vast majority of which are small, wooded and uninhabited. So,…
Taking the ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn
If you’re in Stockholm, it’s surprisingly quick and easy to get to the Estonian capital of Tallinn by ferry. A…
7 of the best hot spring hotels in Iceland
One of the most appealing things about Iceland is the fact that you can immerse yourself in an outdoor bath…
The Scandinavian Mountains: what are they, and where are they located?
You’ve heard of the Alps and the Himalayas, but what do you know about the Scandinavian Mountains? Where are they?…
Where is Norwegian spoken, and how many people speak it?
You may know that Norwegian is spoken in Norway, but do you know which other languages Norwegians speak? And where…