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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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Oslo

9 of the best fjord tours from Oslo

Sitting at the top of the Oslofjord, Norway’s capital city has no shortage of waterways, coasts and islets to explore…

Norway, Things to do in Norway

5 of the best places to stop on Norway’s Atlantic Road

Often called the world’s most beautiful car journey, the Atlantic Road in Norway is the ultimate Scandinavian road trip. The…

Copenhagen

10 of the best bike tours in Copenhagen

What’s the best way to go sightseeing in the Danish capital? By bike, of course. Here’s our recommendation of bike tours…

Scandinavia

What’s the best time to visit Scandinavia?

Scandinavia is a fun region to visit at any time of the year. However, it’s also huge – more than…

Language and culture

The top Swedish movies to stream right now: Netflix, Prime and more

It’s not exactly Hollywood, but Sweden has a long tradition of cinema and film-making. And Ingmar Bergman, one of the…

Finland, Rovaniemi

8 epic cruises and boat tours from Rovaniemi

Right on the edge of the Arctic Circle, the Finnish town of Rovaniemi is known for being a fantastic location…

Iceland

Iceland in summer: is it worth it?

We might be a bit biased, but we love visiting Iceland in summer. Sure, the country looks particularly picturesque covered…

Which are the best islands to visit in the Stockholm Archipelago
Outdoors, Stockholm

Stockholm Archipelago: 10 amazing islands near the city

Even if you’re just in Stockholm for a few days, a trip into the amazing archipelago can be a real highlight. Try these islands first.

Icelandic last names
Iceland, Language and culture

Icelandic last names: how do they work?

Icelandic surnames are unusual in that many of them end in the suffix -son or -dottir. But why is this?…

Denmark is famous for its beaches
Denmark travel FAQs

What is Denmark famous for?

Scandinavia’s smallest country may not have the towering mountains, dramatic fjords or endless pine forests of its neighbours Norway and…

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  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
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    • Itineraries
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  • First timer’s guide
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    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
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  • Places to stay
    • Our top picks
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    • Igloo hotels
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