Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re talking about Northern Europe, which includes Scandinavia and the Baltics region. Europe is such a vast and diverse destination, and there are thousands of cool places to visit. I lived in Lithuania for over three years, and in Finland for a year, so I’ve spent a lot of time…
Category: Scandinavia
Five Things You’ll Love & Hate About Scandinavia Travel
Hey there, fellow travelers! Today, we’re in Helsinki Finland. For our purposes today, I’m considering Scandinavia to include Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. I know some people don’t consider Finland to be part of Scandinavia, but we’re counting it today! (You could even include Iceland in this list of loves and hates!) Here at Wolters…
14 Things Tourists Should NOT Do When They Visit Sweden
The Don’ts of Sweden: Sweden Tips for Travelers Greetings from the Islands of Stockholm. Today, we’re sharing the don’ts of travel in Sweden, based on some of our best Sweden tips. Sweden Tip #1 Don’t Ignore the Line Culture Swedes love their line etiquette, and passionately adhere to it, even when there is no…
11 Things to Know Before You Visit Finland
Things You Should Know Before Your Finland Vacation Greetings from Helsinki, Finland! I used to live in Finland, and I want you to have a really great time when you come here. When people think of Finland, they think of Nokia and saunas, and maybe they know about really great race car drivers, but…
Iceland is More Than The Blue Lagoon: What to Know Before You Visit Iceland
Everything You Wanted to Know About Iceland Before You Book Your Trip Greetings from Iceland! Today I’m sharing with you some of the differences between Iceland and the U.S. Language in Iceland Icelandic is the official language spoken in Iceland. There’s little chance you will crack the code on speaking Icelandic on your…
A Few Important Things to Know Before You Visit Sweden
Know Before You Go: Differences Between the US and Sweden Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden! Today I’m sharing with you some of the differences between Sweden and the U.S. When you visit Sweden from the US, you’ll be more prepared with these Sweden travel tips! Language in Sweden The official language of Sweden is…
What Every Tourist Should Know Before They Visit Norway
Know Before You Go: Understanding Norway Greetings from the land of the Vikings, Norway! Today we’re sharing some of the differences between Norway’s culture and the US, so you are more prepared when you visit, especially when it comes to the prices in Norway. Language in Norway Norwegian is spoken in Norway. It’s…