Viking name generator
Wondering what you would have been called as a Viking? Of course you are… and now it’s time to unleash…
Seeing the Icehotel on a budget
Visiting the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Swedish Lapland. For many people…
The ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki
Although it’s a couple of hundred miles away, the Finnish capital Helsinki is surprisingly easy to reach from Stockholm and…
Seeing the northern lights in Sweden (2023 update)
If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is the perfect place to start. In…
Free museums in Copenhagen
Until recently most of the state-run museums in Copenhagen were completely free to visit, which made it possible to spend…
Where to stay in Stockholm
Stockholm has a whole bunch of fun things to see and do. But with so many islands and neighbourhoods to choose…
Sauna etiquette in Finland
In Finland, going to the sauna isn’t just about escape those freezing outside temperatures. Learn all about sauna culture in…
How to say ‘hello’ in Norwegian (the right way)
For those learning a new language or traveling abroad, finding ways to say ‘hello’ to the locals is the gateway…
How to learn Swedish like a boss
Let’s be honest: Swedish isn’t the most useful language to learn. It’s spoken by fewer than 10 million people around…
Ticks in Sweden: a problem that really sucks
Welcome to Sweden! Land of pristine lakes, breathtaking forests, and…ticks. Sadly, it’s true: these tiny hitchhikers love the great Swedish…