Summer in Scandinavia: An Adventure You Will Never Forget
Introduction: What Makes Summer in Scandinavia Unique? Summer in Scandinavia is a time when the sun stays up late, and the days seem to go on forever. It is a season when the region comes alive, with bustling cities, lush greenery, and colorful festivals. The Scandinavian summer is unique in many ways. For one, you […]
Want a Fantastic Winter Vacation? Visit Lapland!
by Marcelo Guimaraes – Founder & Owner of Discover Scandinavia Tours INTRODUCTION – Vacationing at the Top of the World Lapland is an adventure. I am not talking about dangling from a cliff, jumping from an airplane or searching long-lost treasures in some subterranean metropolis of millennia ago. By “adventure” I mean: inherently and delightfully […]
Three Swedish Easter Traditions that Might Surprise You
Easter – or Påsk in Swedish – is a fun time of the year. People are enjoying spring, kids are off school and families are getting together to celebrate. There are many Scandinavian Easter traditions, but we will focus on three of them here.
5 Places to Experience Viking History in Stockholm
If you have an interest in Viking history, Scandinavia is the place to go. Sweden, the last Norse country to adopt Christianity, has a fascinating Viking history. The Viking age begins around 800 CE and lasts until the mid 11th century. It’s a big part of Scandinavian history. There are many exciting places to visit […]
My Swedish Habits That Sometimes “Clash” with the American Way of Living
Being from Sweden, now living in the US there are a few habits my family – husband, and kids -had to get used to. Well, my kids think all these habits are “normal” since they grew up with it. It has been, somewhat, an adjustment for my husband when it comes to a few things […]
