[adsenseyu2] Visby is a city in the Gotland district, Sweden. It is considered the only historic city on the island of Gotland and the best-preserved medieval city in Scandinavia. Its name comes from the word “vis” that means “sacrifice” in the northern language. Visby is a favorite holiday destination among Scandinavians in…
Reindeers, husky sleigh rides, ice sculptures and glowing Christmas trees add up to the magic of Santa Claus Village (located north of Rovaniemi), the place where Christmas feels most at home. Traveling to Rovaniemi, Lapland in Finland for Christmas is more rewarding when equipped with some general information regarding the…
A land where fire and ice coexist, majestic glaciers stand side by side with spewing geysers, and ancient folklore blends seamlessly with modern culture—that’s the enchanting Iceland. This post is a small traveler’s guide to unlocking its wonders. Let’s go on an epic journey through the heart of this extraordinary…
Norway is a fantastic country with breathtaking mountains, glaciers, and deep picturesque coastal fjords. Traveling through the Land of the Midnight Sun usually starts with Oslo, the capital of the country, known for its green spaces and unique museums. During a regular Norway Tour, you are in for fishing adventures,…
Small towns in Europe are often magical places to get lost in, especially if you head off the beaten path to explore some of the places that most tourists miss out on. You need to know what exists to be able to go out and visit it, and that’s where…
If you are the one to enjoy a good snowball fight, look forward to an adventurous skiing trip and still find peace in a snowy afternoon, then this post is for you. Now that the season is slowly coming to an end in Europe, we decided to go on a…
Denmark is a remarkable country, boasting a long history, quaint and stunning scenery, and modern, cutting-edge sophistication. The small country with a big heart There are the famous areas of Denmark, such as Copenhagen, that attract the majority of tourists, and with good reason. Copenhagen is Denmark’s capital, a celebrated…
For years, I’ve been charmed by Scandinavia. I love the languages, the people always seemed beautiful and last but certainly not least: the scenery is amazing. We’ve been to Norway on our first trip, in the west of the country, but decided to do something different in 2010. Going to the polar circle, a mythical border between warm and ice cold, and even crossing it, seemed like a crazy idea when we first thought of it. We thought we would need special clothes, buy special camping gear, and who knows what else, but all that turned out to be false. We were also drawn to the concept of the Midnight Sun, which occurs there in the summer: the sun actually never went down when we were there. When we finally googled ‘Lofoten’, we were sold: we’re definitely going there.I spent months setting up the perfect route, planning every little piece of the way to see the most beautiful places of the region in a limited amount of time. We had 13 days of spare time, minus the days we would spend traveling, that left about 10 days of Lofoten-goodness.
Feroe Islands : 18 islands connected by tunnels and a public ferry service. Located halfway between Iceland and Norway. Almost 50.000 inhabitants, with a culture and language of their own. Known for their unusual whale behavior. Officially belonging to Denmark, although fighting for independence. Best visiting period: late May or…