Sauna etiquette in Sweden
Like fika, sweating away life’s problems in a baking-hot sauna is an essential part of the Swedish experience. And the…
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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…
The best time to visit Sweden
Sweden is blessed with four very distinct seasons, with temperatures hopping from ice cold to pleasantly balmy. But when’s the best time of…
Getting around Stockholm
The most enjoyable way to explore Stockholm is on foot. The oldest part of the city, Gamla Stan, is extremely compact,…
Exploring the fjords near Bergen with a Fjordcard
If you’re planning a trip to Norway and have researched a trip to the Western Fjords, you’ve probably come across…
Fun bus tours in Stockholm
Whether you’re in a rush and want to see all the top sights in as short a time as possible,…
Is the Helsinki Card worth buying?
Planning a trip to Finland’s capital city? Then you’ve probably heard about Helsinki’s very own discount pass – the Helsinki…
Getting an Icelandic sim card
If you’re heading to Iceland, chances are you’ll want your phone for everything from road navigation to translating the Icelandic…
Copenhagen’s best breweries serving beer
Copenhagen is well-known as the home of Carlsberg, even though this big-name brand actually moved its main brewery out of…
The 9 best ski areas in Sweden
Think about skiing in Europe, and your mind might automatically drift to the Alps. But what about a trip to…