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When to Visit the Blue Lagoon: What You Need to Know

So you want to know when to visit the Blue Lagoon? Our expert guide is here to help you make the most of your next trip to Iceland’s most famous geothermal spa. Knowing when to visit the Blue Lagoon The first time I visited the Blue Lagoon, it was November, and the wind was doing … Read more

How Do You Organise a Cruise to Greenland?

So you want to organise a cruise to Greenland? Including information about when to travel, what to pack and where to book, this expert travel guide is here to help you plan your next great voyage. Organising a cruise to Greenland might seem daunting, but with proper planning, it can become an unforgettable adventure. Known … Read more

Finland - Helsinki - Kuksa wooden cup

The Best Helsinki Souvenirs To Bring Back Home

Looking for the best Helsinki souvenirs and wondering what should be on your shopping list for a trip to Finland? I love the place and love the Finn’s flair for tradition and design. Here’s a list of the best things to buy in Helsinki.

Fika coffee hazelnut cake - part of the tradition of fika

What is Fika? The Meaning of Fika in Sweden and How to Bring it Home

Fika. So said the letters, so said my host. It was not yet four in the afternoon and I began to brace myself.

The word fika, I decided, had all the hallmarks of a potent local spirit, the sort that could stand in for paint stripper on an identity parade and would give you a headache as soon as look at you…