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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.

Guided sailing boat trip in the Stockholm Archipelago
Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

Guided sailing trip from Stockholm (full day)

There’s no better way to see the islands of Stockholm’s beautiful archipelago than on this guided, full-day sailing trip.

Where is Danish spoken?
Language and culture

Where is Danish spoken, and how many people speak it?

You probably know that Danish is the national language of Denmark. But the Danish language is also spoken in other…

Finland, Sweden

Sweden vs Finland: which one should you visit?

If you’re planning a trip to the Nordic countries, Sweden and Finland are both great places to begin your adventure….

Guided Snowmobile Tour and Swedish Fika Expereince
Tours in Swedish Lapland

Guided Snowmobile Tour and Swedish Fika Experience

Discover the serene winter beauty of Lapland on a thrilling snowmobile adventure on this guided tour from Kiruna.

Denmark vs Finland: which one should you visit?
Scandinavia

Denmark vs Finland: which one should you visit?

Longing for a trip to Northern Europe, but can’t decide which country to visit? Both Denmark and Finland are great…

Is Denmark socialist?
Language and culture

Is Denmark a socialist country?

When outsiders talk about Denmark, the word ‘socialist’ gets thrown around a lot. Most agree that this northern European nation…

Finnish myths and legends
Finland, Language and culture

Finnish Mythology and The Kalevala: the complete guide

Finnish mythology is rich with legends about gods, heroes and other weird and wonderful creatures. And although it hasn’t broken…

Stockholm boat and yacht rentals
Outdoors, Stockholm

The best boat rentals and yacht charters in Stockholm

You may be surprised to learn that Sweden has more islands than any other country in the world, with Norway…

How many people speak Swedish?
Language and culture

How many people speak Swedish?

Swedish is the official language of Sweden and is predominantly spoken throughout Sweden. However, this beautiful Germanic language is spoken…

Fika is an integral part of daily Swedish life
Eating and drinking, Language and culture

Beginner’s guide to fika in Sweden

The word fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) doesn’t translate to English very neatly. However, it is a word that’s worth learning, as…

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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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