Adventure Travel
Cod World Cup
The Lofoten Islands are one of the worst things that can happen to a man’s self-esteem. And to his wallet. It wasn’t cheap to feel sorry for yourself. But it had to be done. I […]
Scandinavia
Europe
Celebrate Gothenburg’s 400th Anniversary
Taking time out to have fun is a way of life for the Swedish and the locals living in the 2nd city of Gothenburg are gearing up for a year of celebrations as it marks […]
Europe
Exploring Denmark
Why go to all the trouble? By which I mean a Mediterranean summer holiday with spiralling temperatures, lengthy traffic jams and overcrowded flights for the holiday that never really stands a chance. Instead, for sheer […]
Travel
Finland’s Lakeland
Long the quiet neighbour sandwiched between Sweden and Russia, the former, popular for all things Scandi, the latter for Cold War curiosities, Finland has often been overlooked on the tourism trail. But, with increasing demands […]
Restaurants
My KuPP Runneth Over (And Over) With A Scandinavian Bottomless Brunch
I’ve always felt an affinity for Scandinavia, despite never visiting any of its countries. This is probably because a lot of people mistake my brothers and me for being Scandinavian (tall, blond, often talking gibberish) […]