Ice floating in Finland: what is it, and where can you try it?
Bobbing around in the Arctic Sea surrounded by ice might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but ice floating is…
6 of the best snowmobile tours in Levi, Finland
Up in the Arctic Circle, Levi is Finland’s largest ski resort and a great place to try winter sports and…
Scandinavian Christmas decor: the coolest decorations from the Nordic countries
A simply dressed tree with white candles next to a roaring fire and a window looking out onto a snowy…
Fun things to see and do in Odda, Norway
You may not have heard of the small town of Odda in Norway, but if you’re a fan of the…
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…
Norse gods, goddesses and giants you might not know
Thanks to the Marvel and Disney movies, you’ve probably heard of Thor and Loki, but what do you know about…
The top Nordic Noir series to stream right now: Netflix, Prime & more
Suspense, thrills, intrigue, atmospheric locations and a carefully crafted plot – we all love settling down to a good Nordic…
The truth behind the Vegvisir symbol
Viking symbols and ancient Norse mythology are most definitely on trend at the moment, both for tattoos, on jewellery and…
Surströmming: trying Sweden’s stinky ‘rotten’ fish
Curious about surströmming (fermented herring)? Check out our guide to trying the world’s stinkiest food!
Fun and cheap things to do in Gotland, Sweden
Some 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea, the island of Gotland is Sweden’s holiday isle of choice. In…