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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.

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Greenland

Why is Greenland called Greenland?

Greenland is one of the least green places on earth, with around 80 percent of its surface covered by permanent…

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Oslo, Stockholm

Stockholm vs Oslo: which one should you visit? 

Choosing between Stockholm and Oslo isn’t easy. Both are Scandinavian capitals with strong design scenes, access to nature and a…

man jumping over stream in the mountains
Language and culture

Icelandic Boy Names: Popular Names from Iceland and their Meanings

Do you want an interesting name for your newborn son? Why not consider Icelandic boy names?  Icelandic male names are…

icebergs on a body of blue water
Denmark, Greenland

Do People Live in Greenland? Population, Towns and Daily Life

You may think of Greenland as a vast, empty island covered in ice and snow, carved by dramatic fjords and…

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Language and culture, Norway

Norwegian Girl Names: The Most Beautiful Names from Norway

Norwegian girl names are often inspired by nature, Norse mythology and centuries-old traditions. Many of these names have deep meanings…

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Accommodation, Hotels, Scandinavia

10 of the Best Igloo Hotels in Scandinavia

Staying in an igloo hotel is one of the most unique accommodation experiences you can have in Northern Europe. From…

Vikings in Sweden
Language and culture

Famous Vikings you should know about

The Vikings are among the most fascinating figures in European history. Known as fierce warriors, skilled sailors and ambitious explorers,…

old town Tallinn covered in snow
Getting around Scandinavia

Getting from Helsinki to Tallinn

The Finnish capital of Helsinki and the Estonian capital of Tallinn lie almost directly opposite each other across the Gulf…

boy playing in snow
Finland, Language and culture

Finnish boy names: the best boys’ names from Finland

If you’re looking for a name for your baby boy, why not consider something a little unusual? Maybe something rooted…

man and woman in bed reading a book
Language and culture

The Scandinavian sleep method: why couples use two duvets

Do you and your partner regularly argue over the duvet? One of you steals it during the night, the other…

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    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
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      • Odense
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      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
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      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
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