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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.

Iceland

10 of the best private tours in Iceland

Iceland has some of Europe’s most dramatic and beautiful scenery, and it’s well worth getting out of the towns and…

Stockholm

Private tours in Stockholm: the best guided trips and shore excursions

Visiting Stockholm on a once-in-a-lifetime trip? Want to splash out on the very best Stockholm experience? Private day tours or…

Getting around Scandinavia, Helsinki

How to survive a layover at Helsinki Airport

Do you have a long layover in Helsinki, but don’t know whether you have time to see the city or…

Gear, Iceland

Iceland packing list: what to bring with you

Since Iceland is known for having four seasons’ worth of weather within the space of a day, it can be…

Denmark, Gear

Danish watches: 9 of best Danish watch brands

Whether it’s fashion, interior decor, jewellery or furniture, Danish design is well-known for its stylish, minimalist aesthetic – and that applies…

Christmas in Iceland
Iceland

Christmas in Iceland: the ultimate guide

Fancy a Christmas break with a difference? Want to go somewhere where you’re guaranteed snowy mountains, Christmas markets and outdoor…

Iceland

The 11 best hot springs in Iceland

Who can resist swimming in a hot spring, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a blue sea or starry skies? Iceland has…

Iceland, Outdoors

Whale watching in Iceland: when, where and how


If you’re visiting Iceland, whale-watching will almost certainly be at the top of your to-do list – provided you visit…

See the northern lights with street food
Tours in Swedish Lapland

Street food and northern lights tour

Stock up on Swedish street food before heading out into the Abisko National Park in search of the spectacular northern lights.

Tours in Swedish Lapland

Husky ride and drive tour from Kiruna

Learn how to drive a team of huskies plus have a ride in a dog sled over the crisp white snow.

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    • Denmark
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      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
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    • Scandinavian country guide
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    • Our top picks
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    • Igloo hotels
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