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The Basics For Iceland
2008-04-16 00:00:00 The perfect time of year for an Iceland trip is just ahead. If you're going to Iceland for the very first time, go between June and August. But to make... More About: Basics , The Basics
News from Norway's Royal Family
2008-04-13 00:00:00 There will be another royal baby in Norway: Princess Märtha Louise and her husband Ari Behn have just announced that they are expecting their third child. Congratulations! The royal couple... More About: News , Family , Royal , Royal Family
10 Great Tips on Saving Money in Scandinavia
2008-04-09 00:00:00 Vacations in Scandinavia don't have to be expensive. Nope, you don't have to save long for that vacation after all - just make sure you know about the best 10... More About: Money , Tips , Great , Saving
Eloping Over The Weekend?
2008-04-08 00:00:00 Holly posted this message in the Scandinavia Travel Forum: I was wondering in which country I can get married the fastest? I have heard Denmark, but I cannot stay there for... More About: Weekend
Pølser: Quick Low-Cost Lunch
2008-04-04 00:00:00 Skip the restaurant in Scandinavia once in a while. Pølser are a great low-cost meal for all hungry visitors. But what are they? A pølse is a thin pork sausage perfect... More About: Lunch , Cost , Quick , Low cost
Getting on a Bus in Sweden?
2008-04-03 00:00:00 Well, you don't have to go around looking for seats on Swedish busses anymore. You can legally remain standing now. How nice of them. The Swedish Road Administration has decided that... More About: Sweden
The Total Solar Eclipse of 2008
2008-03-31 00:00:00 A total solar eclipse means that the sun is fully hidden behind the moon. The solar eclipse on the morning of August 1, 2008 will be visible beautifully from northern... More About: Solar , Total , Eclipse , Solar Eclipse
Are You Ready To See The Northern Lights?
2008-03-29 00:00:00 I hope so, because in April, Scandinavia travelers will have quite a few opportunities to watch the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights ) in action! The Geophysical Institute states that upcoming active... More About: Northern Lights , Ready , The Northern Lights
Scandinavia in Spring
2008-03-28 00:00:00 The spring months in Scandinavia are great for travelers. Milder weather, longer days, and low off-season flight and hotel prices are the most popular reasons to visit Scandinavian countries during... More About: Spring
March 25: Waffle Day in Sweden
2008-03-25 00:00:00 Yes, you heard right. National Waffle Day is a holiday that originated in Sweden . It is called "Våffeldagen" in Swedish. The holiday coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, a... More About: March
Happy Easter in Scandinavia
2008-03-22 00:00:00 In Scandinavia, the Easter weekend offers both residents and visitors an interesting variety of festivities and traditions. It's amazing how different the traditions between these countries are. For example, Norway... More About: Happy
No Water, Remember?
2008-03-21 00:00:00 Spring break is here up...and since we are getting close to spring break, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) wants to remind all passengers of the current security rules and regulations:Liquids... More About: Water
See the Vikings for Free!
2008-03-17 00:00:00 Feel like seeing a few vikings? Starting May 17, 2008 the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen will let you see a newly designed Viking exhibition for free. The Copenhagen Tourist... More About: Free , Vikings
Copenhagen Tivoli Opening April 17
2008-03-16 00:00:00 Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens its gates on April 17, 2008 and Denmark visitors can once more enjoy Tivoli's rides, cafes, and gardens. This year's program includes the following shows... More About: Opening , Tivoli
Scandinavia Travel Poll: Which Travel Type Are You?
2008-03-13 00:00:00 Scandinavia has all kinds of visitors. Almost every third Scandinavia traveler visits this region of the world on business. So, are you a business traveler as well, or are you... More About: Travel , Poll , Type
Scandinavia Travel Poll: Which Travel Type Are You?
2008-03-12 00:00:00 Scandinavia has all kinds of visitors. Almost every third Scandinavia traveler visits this region of the world on business. So, are you a business traveler as well, or are you... More About: Travel , Poll , Type
World Figure Skating Championships 2008
2008-03-12 00:00:00 The 2008 ISU World Figure Skating Championships will take place in Scandinavia this spring, in the Swedish city of Goteborg (aka Gothenburg). This interesting event will take place March 18-23...
The Secret to "Cheap" in Iceland
2008-03-09 00:00:00 Iceland does have a reputation of being quite pricey. Especially first-time travelers often spend more than they have to. The brunt of the travel budget often goes to expensive accommodation.... More About: The Secret , Secret , Iceland , Cheap
Scandinavia for GLBTs
2008-03-05 00:00:00 Scandinavia is the most open-minded region in the world and especially Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden have always been top travel destinations for gays and lesbians.Recently in Stockholm, Sweden a...
UN Climate Summit & Climate Congress
2008-03-04 00:00:00 Denmark's capital Copenhagen will be hosting the UN Climate Summit 2009 (aka COP15), which will be "the most significant United Nations gathering on climate change since the Kyoto meeting in... More About: Congress
Biggest Snow Storm in 40 Years
2008-03-04 00:00:00 In the Icelandic Westman Islands, quite a few people got stuck this weekend. According to the Icelanders living there, the recent snow storm has been the biggest in 40 years... More About: Storm , Snow , Years
Scandinavia: World's Best in Accessible Travel
2008-03-02 00:00:00 Scandinavia offers accessible travel and handicap/disability amenities like no other travel destination and has been rated as the world's best destination for traveling with disabilities. Scandinavia also leads the world... More About: Travel
Typical Scandinavian Names
2008-03-02 00:00:00 Yes, if you hear certain names, you can't help but associate certain countries or regions with them, can you? Like "Hans" may give you an impression of a tall German,... More About: Scandinavian , Names
Iceland Express Now Flying to Warsaw
2008-02-26 00:00:00 Iceland's budget airline Iceland Express is starting to offer direct flights to Warsaw, Poland. The first direct flights will operate in May. Iceland Express is planning to double the flight... More About: Flying , Iceland
Burping Moose Bad For Global Warming
2008-02-26 00:00:00 I couldn't help sharing this. While we try to "live green" and do things to offset our damage to the planed, Norway's Aftenposten Newspaper finds out that Norway's national mascot... More About: Global Warming , Global , Burping
March 1 is Beer Day!
2008-02-26 00:00:00 March 1 is Beer Day in Iceland. Yes, seriously - Icelanders have a day dedicated to the world's favorite beverage! This popular annual event began in 1989, when after 75... More About: March
How About Camping in Scandinavia?
2008-02-18 00:00:00 No matter where you go camping in Scandinavia, the campsites and their facilities are first class in this camping-friendly region.For kids, most Scandinavian campsites have their own activities or playgrounds,... More About: Camping
Commercial Whale Hunting - Yes or No?
2008-02-17 00:00:00 Right now, quite a few Icelanders see the negative global reaction to whaling as cause for concern and are no longer in favor of commercial whale hunts. There has been a... More About: Commercial , Whale , Hunting
Scandinavian "I Love You"s
2008-02-14 00:00:00 Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to tell the love of your life about your feelings, especially when you're on vacation on this day - whether in Sweden, Denmark, or... More About: Love , I Love You , Scandinavian
ScanRail Tickets: Now Free Delivery & Free Ferry Connections
More articles from this author:2008-02-10 00:00:00 Traveling through Scandinavia by rail offers an excellent way to explore the vast regions of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in a limited amount of time and in a safe... More About: Free , Tickets , Delivery , Connections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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