The Total Solar Eclipse of 2008
Sunday March 30, 2008
A total solar eclipse means that the sun is fully hidden behind the moon. The solar eclipse on the morning of August 1, 2008 will be visible beautifully from northern ... Read More
Are You Ready To See The Northern Lights?
Friday March 28, 2008
I hope so, because in April, Scandinavia travelers will have quite a few opportunities to watch the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in action! The Geophysical Institute states that upcoming active ... Read More
Scandinavia in Spring
Wednesday March 26, 2008
The spring months in Scandinavia are great for travelers. Milder weather, longer days, and low off-season flight and hotel prices are the most popular reasons to visit Scandinavian countries during ... Read More
March 25: Waffle Day in Sweden
Monday March 24, 2008
Yes, you heard right. National Waffle Day is a holiday that originated in Sweden. It is called "Våffeldagen" in Swedish. The holiday coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, a ... Read More
Happy Easter in Scandinavia
Friday March 21, 2008
In Scandinavia, the Easter weekend offers both residents and visitors an interesting variety of festivities and traditions. It's amazing how different the traditions between these countries are. For example, Norway ... Read More
No Water, Remember?
Wednesday March 19, 2008
Spring break is here up...and since we are getting close to spring break, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) wants to remind all passengers of the current security rules and regulations:
Liquids ... Read More
See the Vikings for Free!
Monday March 17, 2008
Feel like seeing a few vikings? Starting May 17, 2008 the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen will let you see a newly designed Viking exhibition for free.
The Copenhagen Tourist ... Read More
Copenhagen Tivoli Opening April 17
Friday March 14, 2008
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens its gates on April 17, 2008 and Denmark visitors can once more enjoy Tivoli's rides, cafes, and gardens.
This year's program includes the following shows (included ... Read More
Scandinavia Travel Poll: Which Travel Type Are You?
Wednesday March 12, 2008
Scandinavia has all kinds of visitors. Almost every third Scandinavia traveler visits this region of the world on business. So, are you a business traveler as well, or are you ... Read More
World Figure Skating Championships 2008
Monday March 10, 2008
The 2008 ISU World Figure Skating Championships will take place in Scandinavia this spring, in the Swedish city of Goteborg (aka Gothenburg). This interesting event will take place March 18-23 ... Read More
The Secret to "Cheap" in Iceland
Friday March 7, 2008
Iceland does have a reputation of being quite pricey. Especially first-time travelers often spend more than they have to. The brunt of the travel budget often goes to expensive accommodation. ... Read More
Scandinavia for GLBTs
Wednesday March 5, 2008
Scandinavia is the most open-minded region in the world and especially Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden have always been top travel destinations for gays and lesbians.
Recently in Stockholm, Sweden a ... Read More
Biggest Snow Storm in 40 Years
Monday March 3, 2008
In the Icelandic Westman Islands, quite a few people got stuck this weekend. According to the Icelanders living there, the recent snow storm has been the biggest in 40 years ... Read More
UN Climate Summit & Climate Congress
Monday March 3, 2008
Denmark's capital Copenhagen will be hosting the UN Climate Summit 2009 (aka COP15), which will be "the most significant United Nations gathering on climate change since the Kyoto meeting in ... Read More