Top 5 Norwegian Scenic Routes
Norway’s scenic routes consist of 18 road trips specially chosen for their natural beauty, yet enhanced still further by the addition of contemporary works of art and architecture by some of the nation’s leading names. Located across the country, from its south to its far north, these unmissable trails take in some of the best […]
Food in Scandinavia
No one thought very much about Scandinavian dining until the arrival of New Nordic Cuisine and its flagbearer Noma – the three-Michelin star restaurant in Copenhagen voted best in the world several times since it opened a decade or so ago. Tucked into the far north of Europe and almost entirely surrounded by seas, Scandinavian […]
Traveling to Iceland Post COVID – My Return
In January of 2020 I returned home from Iceland, after a great tradeshow, not knowing that visiting Iceland anytime in the foreseeable future would simply be impossible. I did not know what was about to hit us. No one knew. Much uncertainty took place and many months passed until an announcement was made on March […]
Norwegian Fjords for Travelers – The Stuff that Matters
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours If someone were to ask me: “Marcelo, what are the top-three Scandinavian attractions that your clients want to experience?” my answer certainly would include the Norwegian fjords. Fjords in Norway are a must. The other two would be the Northern Lights and a tie […]
The Best Ways to Travel Between Scandinavian Countries
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours Scandinavia Tours: Many Options For Transportation Scandinavia – land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun – offers a robust and diverse transportation system, which allows you to travel efficiently and comfortably… if you know how to get around. The good news is: […]
How to Pay for Things When Vacationing in Scandinavia
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours Introduction – Travel Money I still remember being a preteen and going with my dad to the bank to buy traveler’s cheques for our upcoming international family trip. But that was the early 80s and things have changed much since (I miss the music, […]
Tipping Etiquette in Scandinavia – Tips on Tips
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours Introduction Vacationing here, in the USA, generally involves a lot of tipping. Depending on where you stay and what you do, you are expected to tip your waiters, guides, drivers… the list goes on and on. In fact, preparing a gratuity budget is not […]
ALL the Answers You Need on Scandinavian Ice Hotels (3 “Hidden” Gems)
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours INTRODUCTION – Is an Ice Hotel Stay for Me? Great news: you have decided to go on an awesome winter vacation in Lapland! Now you are thinking about all the fun things you will see and experience there, so these questions are inevitable: how […]
How to Set Up A Glacier Vacation in Iceland or Norway
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours INTRODUCTION – What Can I Do on a Glacier? To most people, the idea of walking on a glacier is pretty exotic and seemingly out of reach. Seeing the inside of a glacier may even sound impossible… but it isn’t, fortunately! If you know […]
Visit Lapland for a Fantastic Winter Vacation!
Visit Lapland for a fantastic winter vacation… trust us! Read this Discover Scandinavia Tours blog for the essential information you need to plan your visit.