Scandinavia is a vast region of untold natural beauty spreading out over hundreds of thousands of kilometres. Entrenched with a deep cultural history, the three core nations of Sweden, Norway and Denmark offer the wayward soul a chance to truly engage with a huge range of natural wonders and marvels. From the artic and awe-inspiring fjords of Norway that cut back and forth coastline along the nation’s borders, the mountainous northern tundra of Sweden with its breath-taking scenes and ample ski opportunities, to the low lying archipelago cities of Stockholm, Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark. Scandinavia offers a kingdom of natural beauty and cultural hotspots for the adventurous to view, and this was exactly what a group of friends and I decided to do in the summer of 2018.
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3 Great Ways to Explore Wales
1. Canoeing Down the River Wye One of the best ways to explore South Wales, in my opinion, is to travel the River Wye by canoe. Providing River Wye levels are good a trip downstream on a canoe or kayak is a great way for you and your friends to see the nature that Wales…
I Can't Believe How Historic This Small Swedish Town Is…
…Sigtuna, the Small Swedish Town with Viking Heritage. Sigtuna is a small characterful town located 54km north of Stockholm. It rests on the banks of the beautiful lake Mälaren and is the oldest town in Sweden. Founded in AD 980, Sigtuna is rich in Viking history and up until the 13th century, it was the…
Cycling Around Stockholm County
One of my favourite things to do to get closer to nature and explore the area I live is to cycle. I like to wake up early and try to get out on the bike for at least a few hours providing the weather isn’t to wet. A bike is great for finding those places…
Why You Should Take a Trip to Swedish Lapland.
Swedish Lapland covers the northern most section of Sweden and is the part of the country that is situated within the Arctic Circle. It’s a place where in the height of summer the sun never sets and in the depths of winter the sun doesn’t rise. You may ask yourself, ‘why would someone want to travel to such a place?’ Swedish Lapland is home to beautiful Arctic tundra, the northern lights, stunning lakes and mountains, the Indigenous Sami people, incredible wildlife and of course, the famous Ice Hotel. So maybe the question you should ask is, ‘why wouldn’t someone want to travel here?’
5 Reasons to Explore Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn is a beautiful city in eastern Europe on the Northern coast of Estonia. With its walled town, immersive culture, great food and accommodating people it’s a wonder why this location isn’t more popular. Here are 5 reasons to Travel to Tallinn, Estonia: 1. It’s Stunning! Tallinn is a beautiful city with much sightseeing to…
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