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Cash in on Coupons: Current Travel Specials
2007-10-05 00:00:00 Sometimes, it's hard to find a good deal or a coupon for traveling, in which case you should try the Top 10 Budget Travel Tips. But as for seasonal and... More About: Current , Coupons , Specials , Cash
Do You Know the 10 Fun Facts About Scandinavia?
2007-10-01 00:00:00 Probably not - or, at least, not all of them, right? Ever heard of celebrating Halloween during Easter in Sweden, or being able to prolong a pregnancy in Norway? Or... More About: Facts
How to Open Doors Closed to Tourists
2007-09-27 00:00:00 A great insider travel tip for seeing places that are otherwise closed to Scandinavia visitors: The Night of Culture in Copenhagen on October 12. This is a major annual event... More About: Open , Tourists , Doors , Closed
Reader's Digest Ranking Scandinavia #1
2007-09-24 00:00:00 Reader's Digest recently investigated and ranked countries world-wide, based on the highest quality of life and most environmentally friendly countries. And the Scandinavian countries have managed to take over the... More About: Ranking
Oh, Oh, Octoberfest...
2007-09-21 00:00:00 The Octoberfest events in Scandinavia are very popular, not only amongst beer lovers! Note that many of them take place in late September. A Scandinavian Octoberfest is a great way...
Admiring Apple Art Admission-Free
2007-09-18 00:00:00 The Kivik Apple Market is probably one of the most unique annual events you'll ever visit. Visit the town of Kivik in September 29-30 to experience this annual event in... More About: Free , Missi
Female Vikings Exhumed: 1,173 Years Old
2007-09-16 00:00:00 On Tuesday, Norwegian archaeologists opened a coffin containing two females from the Viking era. Scientific tests show that they had been buried almost 1,200 years ago on board the... More About: Female , Years , Vikings
Coming Up: The 20th Helsinki Film Festival
2007-09-12 00:00:00 The 20th Helsinki International Film Festival from September 20 - 30 will be another huge event in Finland's capital Helsinki! This year's festival is celebrated under the tag line "Rakkautta... More About: Film Festival , Ming
See The Northern Lights From Home
2007-09-10 00:00:00 Have you ever seen the Aurora Borealis, also called the Northern Lights ?It doesn't really matter whether it's your first time or if you've seen the natural light show several times,... More About: Home , Northern Lights , Hern
Terrorist Arrests in Scandinavia
2007-09-04 00:00:00 Scandinavia is fighting Terrorism as well, and there have been important news in Denmark and Norway this morning. Earlier today, Danish police stated they had prevented a terrorist attack arresting... More About: Arrests , Terrorist
Driving to the North Cape
2007-09-03 00:00:00 The North Cape (Norway) is northern Norway's most popular travel destination - and for good reason. Visiting this place is a monumental natural experience, and offers breathtaking views and unusual... More About: Driving
September: Scandinavia's Travel Secret
2007-09-01 00:00:00 Traveling to Scandinavia in Sept ember is sort of an insider secret - not many think of this month when planning their yearly vacation. But remember that now the high season... More About: Travel , Secret
Sightseeing in Oslo, Stockholm or Copenhagen?
2007-08-28 00:00:00 A few weeks ago, friends of mine decided to do a little driving in Scandinavia and visit the three big capitals in Scandinavia. It went well, but when they ended... More About: Copenhagen , Stockholm , Oslo , Sightseeing , Cope
Early Fall in Scandinavia
2007-08-25 00:00:00 With the kids back at school, and the month of August drawing to a close, the scent of an early fall hangs in the air. Fall is a wonderful time... More About: Early , Earl
What Do YOU Think?
2007-08-22 00:00:00 It's always great to hear from my readers. Many contact me when they're planning a trip to Scandinavia, or when they have a question about local events. Others tell me...
Smokers Smoked Out in Scandinavia
2007-08-19 00:00:00 Watch out, smokers - as of August 15 2007, you can no longer smoke in Danish bars, restaurants, and some other public places. Naturally, pub and restaurant try their best... More About: Smokers
The Biggest Property Purchase
2007-08-16 00:00:00 Norwegian Prop erty , a real-estate company based in Norway's capital, wants to take over numerous hotels operated by hotel chain Scandic, Choice Hotels, and hotel chain Rezidor across Scandinavia. The purchase of... More About: Purchase , Pert , Rope
Is the North Pole Danish?
2007-08-13 00:00:00 So, let's see...scientists found that the North Pole holds up to 25% of the world's oils and mineral deposits, and now countries are scrambling to claim it as theirs. Will... More About: North Pole , Danish , Dani
Changing Airport Security Rules in the US
2007-08-10 00:00:00 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made some changes affecting travelers in the US. Just like laptops previously, DVD players and gaming consoles now have to be removed from their bag... More About: Airport , Changing , Rules , The U
Driving in Stockholm
2007-08-07 00:00:00 Driving in Stockholm is no longer free. Yes, you heard right - similar to London's congestion charges, the Swedish capital has introduced a road tax to combat high volumes of... More About: Driving , Ving
Film Icon Ingmar Begman Has Died
2007-08-07 00:00:00 The legendary Swedish filmmarker Ingmar Bergman died yesterday at the age of 89. Bergman died peacefully in his sleep, in his Swedish home on Faro, near the island of Gotland,... More About: Icon , Film , Died
Weather in Scandinavia
2007-08-07 00:00:00 Among some, the weather in Scandinavia has a reputation for being cold and windy, but this really only applies to some northern locations during the winter months. Actually, summers in... More About: Weather
Bad Rep for Norwegian Air
2007-08-07 00:00:00 Yes, bad things have been happening with Norwegian Air. I always liked this airline, having flown on them to and from Norway several times last year. But, things have changed...
Free Shipping on ScanRail Tickets
2007-08-07 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 a safe environment.... More About: Free , Tickets , Shipping , Ship , Ping
Shark Encounter Off Norway's Coast
2007-08-07 00:00:00 Earlier this week, Diver Odd Ingebretsen was diving in the Oslo Fjord and came face to face with a 3 ft long shark. The shark felt threatened and bit him... More About: Shark , Coast , Encounter
Aug 7-11: Øyafestivalen in Oslo
2007-08-07 00:00:00 A great four day long music-festival kicks off in the medieval park in Oslo , Norway. Featuring a great line-up of bands and musicians from around the world, this popular festival...
Iceland #1 in "Happy Planet Index" Research
2007-08-07 00:00:00 Iceland has found to be best able to give citizens a long and happy life. Using carbon efficiency, life satisfaction and life expectancy, the European Happy Planet Index reveals for... More About: Research , Iceland
Oslo's Øya Festival & Jazz Festival Coming Up
2007-08-07 00:00:00 There are two great events coming up in Norway's capital Oslo: The Øya Festival and the Oslo Jazz Festival. The Øya Festival is a major Norwegian music event that offers a... More About: Ming
News From Ryanair & Icelandair
More articles from this author:2007-08-07 00:00:00 Ryanair won't be able to offer any discount routes from Denmark's Aalborg Airport after the airline and the airport couldn't agree on airport costs.The Aalborg airport covers its costs for... More About: News , Ryanair , Elan 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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