The ultimate Scandinavia travel guide
The Snoooze travel pillow, for 'perfect sleep anywhere' was launched by danish designer Ann Sjøgreen Sanger this January 2019. She decided to create a portable pillow with a luxurious down feel to it, to create a sense of home away from home. When you are travelling there are comforts associated with a good night’s sleep, like your own bed, that simply won’t make it through security or...
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Gothenburg in Sweden. © Visit Sweden The last ferry link between the UK and Scandinavia, the crossing between Harwich-Esbjerg was discontinued five years ago, in 2014. Whereas there are no news in regards to a reopening of a new ferry link between England and Scandinavia, our Scottish neighbours seem much more interested and willing to consider the opportunity....
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A late 18th century building, in the heart of Bergen, has been converted into charming 18-room boutique hotel. Villa Terminus combines rustic charm with a clean, Nordic contemporary design. The hotel was build for a local merchant in 1769 as a home for elderly in need. It was bought by the current owner in 2011 who hired the two Swedish architects, Claesson Koivisto Rune to restore the listed...
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The Red Mountain Resort, a hotel hidden the breath-taking Icelandic nature, with moors, mountains, volcanos and lagoons, will offer guest the ultimate experience for both body and mind. The resort faces Snæfellsjokull, a glacier-covered stratovolcano where, according to Icelandic legend, a man named Barður Snæfellsás moved when he wanted to leave behind civilization and live in solitude....
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Scandinavian Mountains Airport, also referred to as Sälen Trysil Airport, is an airport under construction in Dalarna, Sweden, close to the Norwegian border. And the new airport has just announced its opening date! With 6,400,000 guest nights, 100,000 beds and 3,300,000 ski days, every year - Scandinavian Mountains is already an established tourist destination. Especially in winter as a ski...
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Escape the crowds in the alps and head to Scandinavia. We want to share the the best of the best, from worlds class, high-profile winter hangouts to remote, off the beaten track destinations. Before you plan your next snowy adventure, read this guide to the top resorts across the Nordic region. Norway Norway is known for its wild and beautiful nature, its mountains, glaciers and deep coastal...
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The last ferry link between the UK and Scandinavia ended in 2014. News is that the Scottish Government has called for a summit with ferry operators to explore the potential for a new service between Scotland and Scandinavia. And apparently P&O Ferries are willing to consider it. P&O Ferries is a British-based company that operates ferries from the United Kingdom to Ireland, France,...
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Mr. and Mrs. Smith is usually the go-to-place for us when looking for accommodation when travelling. But for some reason our trusted travel website has only two hotels listed for Copenhagen. Obviously the Danish capital and the home of Scandinavian design has a lot more to offer! Here are the best boutique hotels in Copenhagen. Guldsmeden Guldsmeden has no less than five green boutique hotels...
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We've just returned from our skiing holiday in Trysil, Norway and I just wanted to share this amazing Winter destination and ski resort with you... Trysil is situated in the heart of Norway, merely a 2 hour drive north from Oslo Airport (watch this space as they are building a second airport only 45 min away - ready for travellers for the winter 2019/2020 season) with airport transfer directly...
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Are there any updates on the UK to Scandinavia ferries situation? The quick answer is no. I've just returned from a 2,224 km drive from Norway and feeling not only tired but perhaps more upset than ever that there are no ferry crossing between the UK and Scandinavia. One of the most popular posts on this blog is how you'll get 'from the UK to Norway by car and ferry'. And sadly, it's not a happy...
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