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Zoe Merchant

Zoe Merchant

Reykjavík

The 13 best museums in Reykjavik, with tips on how to save

The Icelandic capital might be tiny, but Reykjavik has a surprisingly diverse cultural scene. Visitors can expect cool, quirky museums…

Stockholm's Vasa Museum: is it worth it?
Stockholm, Sweden

The Vasa Museum in Stockholm: is it worth visiting?

Stockholm’s most visited museum, the Vasa Museum attracts more than a million tourists every year – each one hoping to get…

Norway, Places to stay in Norway

Glamping in Norway: 6 crazy good places to camp in style

Not everyone is a fan of camping, but what if you could experience the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort? That’s…

A house within a greenhouse
Language and culture, Sweden

The Swedish nature house: living in a greenhouse

Living in a greenhouse might sound like a fairytale to some, but it is actually possible and can be a…

Ice climbing in Iceland
Iceland, Outdoors

Ice climbing in Iceland: the best tours and climbing spots

Iceland is the ideal location for ice climbers seeking a combination of natural splendour, excitement and challenge.  Ice climbing is…

Language and culture, Sweden

What is Swedish death cleaning? Döstädning explained

Döstädning, or death cleaning, may sound like a morbid subject. After all, death is one of the inevitable things which…

What is Scandinavian folk art, and where can you see it?
Language and culture, Scandinavia

What is Scandinavian folk art, and where can you see it?

You may have seen those captivating Scandinavian art pieces decorated with cute animals, bold colours and fun designs. This is…

Scandinavia

The 12 best Scandinavian islands to visit

It’s no surprise that tourists who visit Scandinavia are attracted to the big cities and blissful countryside.  Although cities such…

Copenhagen

Copenhagen art museums: the best galleries and studios to visit

Copenhagen may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of art destinations, but truth be told,…

Finland, Things to do in Finland

6 of the best snowmobile tours in Rovaniemi, Finland

Near the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi is one of the most popular spots for winter snowmobiling tours. And…

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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
    • Getting around
    • Best places to visit
    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Rail passes
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  • Accommodation
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