Is Norway a socialist country?
The Scandinavian countries are often viewed as a model for successful socialism. They seem to combine a generous welfare system…
Why you should visit Gotland, Sweden’s holiday island
It’s summer and that means many Swedes will head off to the country’s largest island and one of its most…
Where to play golf in Sweden
We tend to associate the Swedes with sports such as tennis, football, ice hockey and athletics, so you may be…
Did Vikings really have dreadlocks?
We all associate dreadlocks with the Rastafarian movement and it’s true that dreads do have a big symbolic significance in…
The most popular Swedish names for men, women, boys and girls
Giving your child a Swedish name is very popular at the moment. Maybe it conjures up the image of a…
What is the Scandinavian Peninsula?
You may well know that the Scandinavian Peninsula is a geographic term that refers to a landmass in northern Europe….
Icelandic girl names – the best girls’ names from Iceland
Are you looking for an unusual name for your newborn baby, that’s a bit different and suggests strength and an…
What is Finland famous for?
Think of Finland, and it’s probably lakes, forests, saunas and reindeer that spring to mind. But there’s so much more…
The coolest Viking hairstyles (with pictures!)
Influenced perhaps by the long-running Vikings TV series and the Thor superhero films, the ‘Viking’ look is certainly having a…
How to become a Norwegian citizen
In January 2020, Norway implemented a new dual citizenship law which has led to a surge of applications in recent…