Few destinations blend old and new as seamlessly as Scandinavia. Visitors to Northern Europe quickly discover why Norway, Sweden, and Denmark lead the world in innovation, sustainability, and happiness. Celebrating their rich past, even as they focus on the future, Scandinavia’s capital cities, Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen are ideal spots for a cultural holiday, either […]
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Scandinavia: A Comprehensive Selection of Travel Ideas for Your Northern Europe Vacation
Few destinations blend old and new as seamlessly as Scandinavia. Visitors on a Northern Europe vacation quickly discover why Norway, Sweden, and Denmark – the three countries that make up Scandinavia – lead the world in innovation, sustainability, and happiness. Celebrating their rich past even as they focus on the future, Scandinavia’s capital cities, Oslo, […]
Road-Testing the World’s Most Liveable Cities for 2016 (as Travel Destinations!)
They’re great to live in, but would you want to visit? The phrase “most liveable city” pops up in headlines several times a year as numerous agencies including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer all announce their favourites. While totally subjective, the winners are usually compact, well-organized, very walkable, and offer plenty of culture and a […]
Enjoy 3 Days in Copenhagen While on Your Europe Tour
Taking advantage of Denmark’s long June days, I broke up a summer book tour with a few days in Copenhagen… all while being on crutches! Although a full week would’ve been ideal, Copenhagen makes a wonderful stopover destination for any Europe tour. My first look at Copenhagen’s best known symbol comes from the back. It’s […]
Ecotourism Destinations: Europe
I have mentioned in previous articles on ecotourism, that one aspect of receiving visitors is that it assists the local economy. This also applies to Europe. I recently returned from an “off-season” visit to Amsterdam and London, and while there, couldn’t help but notice the volume of tourists I encountered in both these cities I […]