Travel Guide to Dalarna, Sweden
A destination guide to Dalarna, the cultural soul of Sweden, source of the popular imagery of red-painted cottages by glittering lakes and folk-costumed dancers swirling in Midsummer celebration.
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Travel Guide to Island Hopping in West Sweden
A destination guide to island hopping in the Bohuslan archipelago on Sweden’s west coast, a breathtaking tapestry of over 8,000 islands from Gothenburg to the Norwegian border with smooth granite rocks and clear waters.
On Foot in West Sweden
A first-person feature on foot in West Sweden, a land of lakes, forests and gentle hills, sampling the Gotaleden and Biosphere Trails accessed by railway from the regional capital Gothenburg.
Icehotel 365 in Sweden: the world’s first year round ice hotel
A feature on Icehotel 365 in Jukkasjarvi, northern Sweden, the world’s first year-round ice hotel, a permanent structure of 20 deluxe ice suites with warm bathrooms and saunas open all year.
An insane road trip through the Arctic Circle in a Mazda MX-5 with the roof down – Norway, Finland, Sweden
A first-person 537-mile road trip across the Arctic Circle through Norway, Finland and Sweden in a roof-down Mazda MX-5, flying into Oslo and on to the snow-strewn airport at Honningsvag.
Hotel Review: At Six Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden
A first-person review of the five-star At Six Hotel in Stockholm, a slick Scandinavian property that opened in March 2017 in the reviving, art-focused Norrmalm district near the central station.
Stockholm Like a Local: Essential Apps for Your Visit
Before visiting Stockholm, download these essential apps for transport, dining, Wi-Fi security, socialising, charging your phone on the go, and exploring.
The worlds number 1 passport revealed – as UK and USA both drop to record lows.
News that the world’s number-one passport has been revealed as the UK and USA both drop to record lows on the Henley Passport Index, with potency rising and falling on world events and politics.
Entry-Exit System (EES) replaces passport stamps for travellers to 29 EU countries
News that the EU’s Entry-Exit System replaces passport stamps for travellers to 29 EU countries from 12 October, with a staggered 180-day rollout scanning fingerprints or taking a photo of first-time border crossers.
A Close Encounter with Nature in Tampere, Finland
A first-person feature on a close encounter with nature in Tampere, Finland, lying on a soft bed of moss in the Kauppi Forest natural park with guide Karolina, who welcomed each guest with a warm bear hug.
