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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.

Stockholm to Copenhagen (view from the train)
Getting around Scandinavia, Stockholm moving on

Getting from Stockholm to Copenhagen

If you’re planning on travelling from Stockholm to Copenhagen, the first thing to bear in mind is that the two…

Everything you need to know about Eurail and Interrail passes in Scandinavia
Getting around Scandinavia, Rail passes and transport

Scandinavian rail passes: Interrail and Eurail explained

Heading to Scandinavia? We’ve got some good news for you: the railways are amazing! Less stressful and more environmentally friendly…

Our guide to tipping in Swede
Language and culture

Tipping in Sweden: when should you tip?

Wondering how much you should tip when travelling around Sweden? Keen to avoid a cultural faux pas? This guide will show…

The bridge between Copenhagen and Malmö
Copenhagen, Getting around Scandinavia

Getting from Copenhagen to Malmö

Until a couple of decades ago, crossing the water between Copenhagen and Malmö always involved a flight or a ferry…

Detailed guide to the cost of living in Sweden
Living and working in Scandinavia, Planning a trip to Sweden, Shopping

Cost of living in Sweden

Sweden has a reputation for being expensive. In many ways it’s deserved, but even with the relatively high cost of…

Stockholm for kids
Family, Stockholm, Things to do in Sweden

Stockholm with young kids and toddlers: the best museums and activities

Most of what’s written about Stockholm focuses on the city’s refined, adult side – from museums and galleries to design…

Oslo Pass
Discount passes, Oslo

The Oslo Pass: is it worth buying?

If you’ve been researching a trip to Oslo, you’ve probably seen something about the Oslo Pass, known locally as Oslopasset. The…

Dog sledding in Kiruna
Kiruna, Outdoors

4 of the best dog sledding tours in Kiruna

For many people visiting the far north of Sweden, a dog sledding tour is one of the highlights of their…

Language and culture, Sweden

What is Sweden famous for?

You probably know all about Abba, Ikea and meatballs. But what else is Sweden famous for, and what should you…

A one-day kayaking tour of the Stockholm Archipelago
Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

Kayaking in the Stockholm archipelago (full-day)

Taking you out into the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago, this guided kayaking tour lets you see nature from a different angle.

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    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
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      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
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      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
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