How to spend a summer weekend in Stockholm
Stockholm is at its best in summer, with so many green parks, waterfront walkways and outdoor spaces to enjoy. You…
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.
Stockholm is at its best in summer, with so many green parks, waterfront walkways and outdoor spaces to enjoy. You…
Lively but laid-back, Oslo is a great city to just wander around. You can spend hours admiring its grand buildings,…
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It’s true: Norway is expensive! But what do everyday things like accommodation and transport really cost?
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One of the joys of visiting a Scandinavian country like Norway is that the seasons vary so dramatically, each coming…
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Visiting Finland without a phone is pretty much unthinkable nowadays. Here’s how to get yourself a great-value sim card!
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Staying in a hotel in Oslo can be a pricey and sometimes rather bland experience. Airbnb has some great alternatives,…