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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.

This sailing trip is a great way to see the northern lights in Norway
Tours and tickets, Tours in northern Norway, Tours in Tromsø

Northern lights sailing adventure, Tromsø

Seeing the northern lights is an absolute must, and there’s no better way than on this amazing three-hour sailing trip!

Can you pay with cash in Denmark?
Denmark travel FAQs

Can you pay with cash in Denmark?

All around the world, people seem to be moving away from cash and towards the use of credit cards for…

Can you drink the tap water in Denmark?
Denmark travel FAQs

Can you drink the tap water in Denmark?

Is it safe to drink straight from the tap in Denmark? Well, the good news is this: wherever you are…

Is the food safe to eat in Denmark?
Denmark travel FAQs

Is the food safe to eat in Denmark?

If you’re a seasoned traveller, then you’ll have long since learned that rushing into any country’s local delicacies can be…

What is the capital of Denmark?
Denmark travel FAQs

What is the capital of Denmark?

One of the happiest and greenest cities in the world, Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is a trendy and vibrant waterside city….

Is Denmark expensive?
Denmark travel FAQs

Is Denmark expensive?

It’s true that when you consider a visit to Denmark, your first thought may be to wonder if the country…

Cheap and free things to do in Odense
Destinations Home, Places in Denmark

Odense

A fairytale city

Aarhus Festival
Destinations Home, Places in Denmark

Aarhus

Denmark’s second city

Den Gamle By is a cheap thing to do in Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus, Things to do in Denmark

33 cheap and free things to do in Aarhus

Despite its relatively diminutive size, Aarhus is no cheaper than anywhere else in Scandinavia. If you want to see the…

Cheap Airbnb rentals in Stockholm
Places to stay in Sweden, Stockholm

8 cheap Airbnb rentals in Stockholm

Youth hostels aren’t for everyone, and staying at proper hotels can quickly empty your wallet. Don’t worry though, budget travellers;…

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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
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
    • Outdoors
    • Language and culture
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  • First timer’s guide
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    • Scandinavian country guide
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  • Places to stay
    • Our top picks
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    • Igloo hotels
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