Seeing the northern lights in Finland
With around a third of the country lying within the Arctic Circle, Finland is a great place for viewing the…
Christmas tours in Scandinavia
Christmas is coming and all our thoughts are turning to a wintry wonderland of snowy landscapes, twinkling lights, ice hotels,…
10 of the coolest, whackiest Airbnbs in Scandinavia
Fancy staying somewhere a bit different this year? Well, Scandinavia has plenty of cool and quirky Airbnbs to choose from….
Getting from Stockholm to Kiruna
Sweden’s northernmost city, Kiruna is the main tourist hub in Swedish Lapland. Way up in the Arctic Circle, it’s a…
Where to see the northern lights in Scandinavia
One of highlights of any trip to Scandinavia is watching the northern lights, a stunning display of colours that play…
A quick guide to Swedish holidays and traditions
Public holidays in Sweden are called röda dagar, literally ‘red days’, after the colour that’s traditionally used to mark them…
Fun in the snow: Finland’s best winter tours
From husky tours and reindeer rides to ice-fishing adventures, there are plenty of exciting and fun tours to do in Finland this winter!
The Bergen Card: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Bergen, you may well have heard about the Bergen Card, which gives free entry…
Solo travel in Scandinavia
Travelling solo around the world is becoming increasingly popular, particularly among women. Many lone travellers are taking inspiration from the…
Getting around Helsinki
With a population of around 600,000 people, Helsinki is not a large capital city and the best way to get…