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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.

Gudmindrup Strand, a long sandy beach near Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Outdoors

The best beaches near Copenhagen

There are plenty of beaches within an hour’s drive of Copenhagen. Choose between lively urban beaches and more secluded sandy beaches further afield!

Stockholm in the summer
Stockholm

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…

Explore the Oslofjord by kayak
Oslo

Guided tours worth trying in Oslo

Lively but laid-back, Oslo is a great city to just wander around. You can spend hours admiring its grand buildings,…

Outdoors, Planning a trip to Norway, Things to do in Norway

8 great hiking tours in Norway

With 41 national parks, dramatic mountain scenery and miles of forest paths and walking tracks, Norway is one of the…

Norway is one of the most expensive Scandinavian countries
Living and working in Scandinavia

The cost of living in Norway

It’s true: Norway is expensive! But what do everyday things like accommodation and transport really cost?

This fjord-side cabin in Norway is a fun place to stay
Hotels, Places to stay in Norway

The best places to stay in Norway

Whether you’re looking to splash out on cutting-edge architecture and design, or hunker down in a simple back-to-nature retreat, Norway…

Planning a trip to Norway, Things to do in Norway

What is Norway famous for?

Fjords, mountains, Munch and murder – in a very stylish Scandi Noir way, of course. All these may well come…

Tips for getting a Finnish sim card
Living and working in Scandinavia

Getting a Finnish sim card

Visiting Finland without a phone is pretty much unthinkable nowadays. Here’s how to get yourself a great-value sim card!

This Copenhagen hotel is one of the most unusual places to stay at in Denmark
Accommodation, Places to stay in Denmark

Unusual places to stay in Denmark

Denmark has some amazing places to stay, whether you’re on a tight budget or looking to splash out for a…

Seaside cottage, Oslo
Oslo, Oslo hostels, Places to stay in Norway

7 of the best Airbnbs in Oslo

Staying in a hotel in Oslo can be a pricey and sometimes rather bland experience. Airbnb has some great alternatives,…

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