Cloudberries: the Nordic fruit you need to know about
A Scandinavian superfood, the cloudberry is a much sought-after delicacy in the Nordic countries – so much so that “cloudberry…
Outdoors
Dog sledding in Norway
Whizzing across the pristine snow, pulled by a team of fluffy huskies – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime activity. And you know what?…
Seeing the northern lights in Greenland
Watching the northern lights swirl around the sky above your head is one of the most spectacular sights of the…
The 10 best national parks in SwedenÂ
Home to towering mountains, huge lakes, dense forests, open grasslands, gushing rivers and thundering waterfalls, Sweden’s national parks are a…
Ticks in Sweden: a problem that really sucks
Welcome to Sweden! Land of pristine lakes, breathtaking forests, and…ticks. Sadly, it’s true: these tiny hitchhikers love the great Swedish…
Camping in Denmark: all you need to know
Clean air, rolling countryside and great big beech trees that rise majestically out of the land, providing shelter from the…
Camping in Sweden: the ultimate guide
Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping is…
Where to go hiking near Stockholm
Stockholm is great and all, but after a few days in the city you might feel the urge to explore the great outdoors. Here are some quick and easy hikes you can take from Stockholm!
First-timer’s guide: white water rafting in Norway
Norway is one Europe’s top destinations for white water rafting – and rightly so. Some of the country’s dramatic rivers…
Whale watching in Norway: when, where and how
Whale-watching is one of highlights of any trip to Norway, and at the right time of year you’ve got a 95 percent chance of an encounter!