Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics

Exploring the History of the Statue of Liberty in Visnes, Norway

There are many places scattered throughout Norway that are so off-the-path that many people miss them or simply don’t take the time to visit them.  While I think the transportation system in Norway is phenomenal (sorry, I’m American, so any form of public transportation still blows me away), some of these places are just not […]

How to Easily Get From Vagar Airport to Torshavn in 2024

How to Easily Get From Vagar Airport to Torshavn

There is nothing more stressful (for me) than arriving at a destination and having no clue how to get from the airport to the city. This is a guide detailing how to get from Vagar Airport to Torshavn and Klaksvik. The guide will discuss 4 options for getting from the Faroe Islands Airport to Torshavn […]

Asikkala’s Lehmonkärki is the Getaway You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Lehmonkärki in Asikkala, Finland is one of the best getaways and secrets in all of Finland.  Located a short distance from Finland’s adventure capital, Lahti, this nature resort has it all and is the perfect respite for all types of travelers regardless of whether they are looking for activities or relaxation. This is a guide […]

9 Reasons to Visit Lahti, Finnish Lakeland’s Green Getaway

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There are so many great reasons to visit Lahti, a green and natural destination about two hours north of Helsinki.  This is a list of things to do in Lahti and amazing reasons to visit one of my new favorite green getaways in Finnish Lakeland.  If you have any other reasons to head there, please […]

How to Cheaply Get from Oslo Airport to City Center (+ Tips)

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The natural darling of Scandinavia has a reputation for being a very expensive place to travel. This is a guide detailing how to get from Oslo Airport to the city center in the absolute cheapest way. This post was updated in December 2023 and prices are current as of that date. Did we miss anything about […]