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Steve Vickers

Steve Vickers

British journalist Steve Vickers has researched and written more than 15 guidebooks across Europe and Asia. He’s written about Scandinavia for Rough Guides, The Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and many more, and has spent the past 12 years exploring Scandinavia in search of the perfect cinnamon bun. He’s married to a Swede (an actual Swedish person, not a root vegetable) and he speaks Swedish with an English accent.

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Language and culture

How to say ‘I Love You’ in Swedish (and other romantic phrases)

Have you recently found your heart fluttering for a Swedish cutie? Or maybe you simply want to broaden your romance…

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Language and culture

Scandinavian dog names: fun ideas for your puppy

Scandinavian dog names are a popular choice for good reason. Inspired by Nordic nature, mythology and everyday life, they’re often…

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Getting around Scandinavia, Stockholm

Surviving a layover at Stockholm Arlanda Airport

Stockholm is Scandinavia’s largest city, and many travellers pass through Arlanda Airport while changing flights. If you find yourself with…

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Gothenburg, Gothenburg see and do, Itineraries

The Best Day trips from Gothenburg

Gothenburg is perfectly placed for easy escapes — from quiet fishing villages and wild islands to cosy towns and forest-filled…

Language and culture, Things to do in Sweden

Christmas in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…

Language and culture, Sweden

Cool Swedish boy names and their meanings

Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish boy names are having a bit of a…

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Camping, Places to stay in Sweden, Planning a trip to Sweden

Camping in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping in…

Language and culture, Sweden

Sauna etiquette in Sweden

Like fika, sweating away life’s problems in a baking-hot sauna is an essential part of the Swedish experience. And the…

Stockholm pass: is it worth it?
Discount passes, Stockholm

Stockholm Go City Pass: is it worth buying in 2025?

If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass – also known as…

Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town
Itineraries, Stockholm

Stockholm on a Budget: 110 Free and Cheap Things to Do

The Swedish capital is famously expensive. But we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to…

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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
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  • First timer’s guide
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    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Rail passes
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  • Places to stay
    • Our top picks
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    • Igloo hotels
  • Tours
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    • Finnish Lapland
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