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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.

Tromsø

Getting from Oslo to Tromsø (the cheapest and fastest options!)

High up on the north coast, Tromsø is the largest city in Arctic Norway, and a real magnet for tourists….

Language and culture, Stockholm

What is Stockholm syndrome?

You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome, but do you know what it is? Even once you do, there are lots…

Nordic walking poles
Gear

Nordic walking poles: find the perfect pair

You may well have heard of the health benefits of using Nordic walking poles, but what are these miracle sticks…

Outdoors

What is Nordic walking?

Nordic walking originated in Finland as an enhanced walking technique that uses poles to provide a full work-out for your…

Accommodation, Scandinavia

16 of the best places to stay in Scandinavia

From igloos to castles and lighthouses to cranes, Scandinavia is home to some spectacular, unusual and amazing places to stay….

Getting around Scandinavia

Stockholm to Oslo: the cheapest and fastest options

Wondering how to travel between Stockholm in Sweden and Oslo in Norway and if it’s cheap?. The two capital cities…

Viking tours in Scandinavia
Language and culture, Scandinavia

9 of the best Viking tours in Scandinavia

The Vikings came from Norway, Denmark and Sweden more than thousand years ago and left a rich cultural heritage across…

Rovaniemi

The best reindeer rides in Rovaniemi

On the edge of the Arctic Circle in Finland, the town of Rovaniemi and its surroundings are home to the…

Abisko, Outdoors

Hiking in Abisko National Park

With some of the best hiking in the Nordic region, Abisko National Park encompasses majestic mountains, alpine meadows, wooded valleys,…

Outdoors, Sweden

Ice fishing in Sweden

With its thousands of lakes, pristine scenery and Arctic climate, Sweden is a brilliant (and beautiful) destination for ice fishing. …

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    • Denmark
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      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
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      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
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      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
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