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A Trip to a Sandy Beach in Sweden
2008-06-10 00:00:00 If you know where to go, you can find beautiful beaches in Sweden , with white sand stretched over miles of romantic coastline. Scandinavian beaches often come with recreation areas and... More About: Beach , Trip , Sandy
Bird Flu Update from Finland
2008-06-08 00:00:00 The Department of Food Safety in Finland has now examined more than 2,500 wild birds over the past five years, in order to keep track of the current avian flu... More About: Bird Flu , Update , Bird
Photo of the Week: Whale Watching
2008-06-05 00:00:00 Going whale watching is a great way to show local governments that you don't agree with commercial whaling. A new study by the Marine Research Institute of Iceland shows that... More About: Photo , Week , Whale , Watching , Whale Watching
Forest Fires Blazing on Independence Day in Sweden
2008-06-05 00:00:00 There are currently two large forest fires blazing their way across the region of Hälsingland in Sweden . There have been ongoing rescue efforts and firefighting efforts, along with numerous evacuations.... More About: Independence , Fires , Independence Day , Forest
Viggo Mortensen's New Exhibition
2008-06-04 00:00:00 When one hears the name Viggo Mortensen, one thinks of the courageous, chivalrous Aragorn in Lord of the Rings. But acting isn't the only thing Viggo Mortensen is known for.... More About: Exhibition
Warmest Summer in 150 Years Coming Up
2008-05-31 00:00:00 Bring on the short sleeves! The Scandinavian newspaper Aftenposten has reported that in 2008, Scandinavia is likely to have one of the nicest summers, despite the wet spring weather in... More About: Summer , Years
Europe's Most Punctual Airline?
2008-05-30 00:00:00 SAS Norway (part of Scandinavian Airline s) has made it to the top of the list of Europe's most punctual airlines, with over 91% of their flights being on time. This...
Iceland Now Cheaper Than Ever!
2008-05-29 00:00:00 Yes, the Euro is so expensive at the moment that many travelers opt to stay in their home country. But don't forget about that one place that is now cheaper... More About: Iceland
Photo of the Week: The Changing of the Guard
2008-05-29 00:00:00 Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. Image © Swedish Military. A Wordless Wednesday blog post.... More About: Photo , Changing , Week
The Top 10 of Helsinki's Nightlife
2008-05-25 00:00:00 Do you like to go out every now and then? If you want to do that in Helsinki, Finland, celebrate the weekend in a way that's typical for Finns -... More About: Nightlife
Photo of the Week: The North Cape
2008-05-24 00:00:00 At the North Cape , the northern edge of Europe. A Wordless Wednesday blog post. Image © HP2007.... More About: Photo , Week
Return Your Bottles for Cash
2008-05-24 00:00:00 When you buy drinks in bottles or cans in Scandinavia, check for the recycling symbol on the container. It'll guarantee that you get cash back: For example, in Denmark you... More About: Return , Cash , Bottles
New Hylteberga Gård Bed & Breakfast: Clothes Optional?
2008-05-20 00:00:00 Something new is coming in southern Sweden, near Malmo: Hylteberga Gård. Hylteberga Gård is a Bed & Breakfast in Sweden that's making headlines everywhere. And it's not even open yet... At... More About: Clothes
Airline Food Goes Healthy
2008-05-19 00:00:00 Starting June 1, Iceland Express passengers can expect a very different taste. In response to countless requests, the Icelandic airline has implemented a new better tasting and healthier menu for... More About: Food , Healthy , Airline
May 17: Norway's Independence Day
2008-05-15 00:00:00 Norway celebrates its Constitution on May 17th - the Norwegian Independence Day. In Norwegian, this day is called "Syttende Mai" (May 17th), or Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day). This year, it falls... More About: Independence Day
Photo of the Week: Danish House With Reed Roof
2008-05-14 00:00:00 Image: House with a traditional reed roof in Jutland, Denmark. A Wordless Wednesday blog entry.... More About: Photo , Week , Roof , Reed
Boat Strikes in Stockholm and Gothenburg
2008-05-14 00:00:00 The Swedish Ship Officers Union has gone on strike which will affect both locals and visitors in the Swedish cities of Stockholm and Gothenburg . Like so many others, this strike concerns... More About: Boat
Go Swimming Year-Round...In Scandinavia
2008-05-14 00:00:00 The summer is coming and with the warmer weather in Scandinavia, many are planning beach vacations or at least a trip to a nearby lake or ocean. Basically all of... More About: Swimming , Round , Year
Ideas for Driving Tours in Scandinavia
2008-05-11 00:00:00 Many travelers, especially ones on their first vacation in the beautiful Scandinavian countries, have a hard time trying to figure out a nice route that can offer beautiful landscapes along... More About: Tours , Ideas , Driving
Events in May
2008-05-09 00:00:00 With summer temperatures approaching, Scandinavia is getting started on this season's outdoor events and activities. The month of May offers quite a bit and you can find in-depth information in... More About: Events
Photo of the Week: Sunset in Sweden
2008-05-08 00:00:00 Spring Sunset in Sweden © Marmit / StockExchange. A Wordless Wednesday blog entry.... More About: Photo , Week
See Scandinavia by Train
2008-05-07 00:00:00 Traveling through Scandinavia by rail offers an excellent way to explore the vast regions of Norway, Sweden and Denmark in a limited amount of time and a safe environment. When... More About: Train
Gotta Go Potty
2008-05-03 00:00:00 You know you'll need to use a toilet sooner or later when you're abroad. But oftentimes, foreign toilets are different from the ones we're used to. Some countries' toilets are... More About: Gotta
Gobbledygook? Gibberish?
2008-05-01 00:00:00 Yes, the Scandinavian languages can sound quite foreign to visitors. But it's not that bad. For example, in Norwegian, the words for hotel, museum, and bank, are identical to their...
Walpurgis Night: Taste or Travel?
2008-04-30 00:00:00 It's Walpurgis Night soon! This is a very special event and a great way to experience local traditions like big bonfires and old folk songs, especially in Sweden. Walpurgis (in... More About: Travel , Taste
World Dog Show 2008 in Stockholm
2008-04-27 00:00:00 Do you like dogs? Do you have any dogs? In July, there'll be a great canine event - the World Dog Show 2008 in Stockholm , Sweden. Taking place in Scandinavia...
Walpurgis Night: Taste or Travel?
2008-04-23 00:00:00 It's Walpurgis Night soon! This is a very special event and a great way to experience local traditions like big bonfires and old folk songs, especially in Sweden. Walpurgis (in... More About: Travel , Taste
The Scandinavian Mardi Gras
2008-04-21 00:00:00 Are there Mardi Gras carnivals in Scandinavia? Certainly! The largest carnival in Northern Europe can be found in Aalborg, Denmark with colorful parades and celebrations. Nor for the bad news:... More About: Scandinavian
Everyone's Going Whale-Watching
2008-04-20 00:00:00 The Icelandic Travel Industry Association (SAF) has reported that over 20,000 tourists went whale-watching in Iceland in 1997. By 2007, that number had climbed to a stunning 104,300 visitors according... More About: Whale , Watching , Whale Watching
Denmark Celebrating Queen's Birthday
More articles from this author:2008-04-17 00:00:00 Denmark celebrates the 68th birthday of Queen Margrethe II today. Born in 1940, she became the Queen in 1972 and was the first woman in nearly 600 years to sit... More About: Birthday , Denmark 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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