Scandinavia: Why Australians are flocking to Europe's deep north
Inspired by Nordic crime novels, chefs - and more flight options - Australians are flocking to Europe's deep north, writes Ute Junker.
Stockholm, Scandinavia
Increasing Sunshine
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A hot, steamy hike in a cold country
There won't be a tree to see for days. And even then, our guide Ingibjorg Gudjonsdottir explains, "we say that if you get lost in an Icelandic forest, stand up".
Travel tips for Stockholm from an expert expat
Swedish people love friluftsliv (outdoor life). Beautiful in winter beneath its blanket of snow, one of my favourite winter activities is to walk on a frozen lake on a sunny day.
This terrifying, but thrilling, hike could see you crushed like a bug
You can't grasp the raw power of a glacier until you've taken a guided hike into its bowels.
Exploring new tastes in Norway's famous sardine town
Sardines put this town on the map but cheese and chocolate have taken over.
Close encounter with a polar bear (from the safety of a ship)
This region has among the world's highest concentrations of polar bears.
Finnish sauna rules: Five things you need to know
The first thing you need to know is that Finns do not dress in the sauna.
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