Viking rune translator: turn your text into runes
It struck me when I was editing our post on Viking runes. Wouldn’t it be cool to type something in…
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9 of the best Viking tours in Scandinavia
The Vikings came from Norway, Denmark and Sweden more than thousand years ago and left a rich cultural heritage across…
Cool Icelandic boy names and their meanings
Do you want an interesting name for your newborn son? Why not consider an Icelandic boys’ name? Men in Iceland…
Viking name generator
Wondering what you would have been called as a Viking? Of course you are… and now it’s time to unleash…
What is Helsinki syndrome?
You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. But what the heck is Helsinki syndrome? If you’ve just watched the Die Hard…
Are you mixing up Danish and Dutch? Here’s how to tell them apart
If you live in Europe, you probably know the difference between Danish and Dutch. But sometimes, people from further afield…
The Viking diet: what did Vikings eat, and was it healthy?
The Vikings, being the tough warriors they were, had a lot on their plate (literally!). Imagine navigating the harsh northern…
Dating in Sweden: what to expect as a foreigner
There’s a lot to love about Sweden, but navigating the country’s dating scene as a foreigner can be… tricky, to…
Scandinavian Christmas decor: the coolest decorations from the Nordic countries
A simply dressed tree with white candles next to a roaring fire and a window looking out onto a snowy…
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…