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World Rally Championship goes to Rovaniemi 26.-28.2.2021

February 10, 2021 by DaveLeave a Comment

This year, Finland will be hosting not just one, but two FIA World Rally Championship events, when in addition to Jyväskylä, the best rally drivers in the world will also be competing against each other in the middle of the Arctic scenery of Rovaniemi in the Finnish Lapland at the end of February. A rare opportunity to host two WRC events in the same year presented itself to AKK Sports, the organiser of Rally Finland, as it was announced in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Culture, History, Sports, Sweden

A Little Cabin in the Arctic Wilderness: The Journey of a Girl in Pursuit of Happiness in the Northernmost Permanent Settlement on the Planet

February 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

October has always been one of Cecilia's favorite months. The sky over Longyearbyen, Norway (78.2232° N, 15.6267° E) is painted in incredible shades of blue. Wisps of thick clouds roll over the awe-inspiring mountains, putting a mysterious veil over the peaks. Her mood is immediately elevated to a new height in this picture-perfect weather. It is the last month of the year she gets to soak up the sun before the two-and-a-half-month polar night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Coffee, Fashion, Fishing, Food and Wine, Glacier, Interview, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Norway, Restaurants, Seafood, Sweden, Village, Whales, Wildlife

Ystad Saltsjobad, Southern Sweden – December 2020

December 1, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Perfectly situated on the edge of the Baltic Ocean - this fine resort delivers excellent service - from their spa, to the Port Restaurant to well appointed rooms. The hotel is easy to get to; it is located about 45 minutes from Malmo. The nearby charming town of Ystad has plenty of things to do. In addition there are many types of agri tourism to choose from - all within an hour or two drive of the hotel - including wineries, artisans, farmers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Food and Wine, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Spa, Sweden

Tips for Visiting Lapland, Finland

June 11, 2020 by Robert LatoLeave a Comment

Lapland is a vast area within the Arctic Circle that stretches for 100,366 square kilometers. Covering Russia, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, it has a land area of 92,667 square kilometers and 7,699 square kilometer of water area. The Finnish Lapland is especially beautiful. It is a sparsely populated wilderness with frozen lakes and rivers, ancient pine forests, vast skiing areas, the stunning Northern Lights, and the home of Santa … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa Safari, Cell Phone, Christmas, Europe, Fishing, Hiking, National Park, Norway, Resort, Russia, Ski Trip, Sports, Sweden, Village, Volcano, Wildlife

Traveling to Sweden? A Few Ideas for Travel

May 27, 2020 by Dave1 Comment

I have been fortunate to have visited Sweden several times during various trips to Europe. It is a beautiful country with plenty of activities and attractions regardless of the time of year. The following are a few recommended activities or attractions to experience during your time in the country. Wines/Ciders Did you know that Sweden has wineries? Yes and they are located in Skåne, in the gorgeous southwest part of the country. Known in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa Safari, Culinary travel, Culture, Europe, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sweden

British and American passports slide down global rankings as 2019 index is published

June 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Belgium, Cyprus, England, Europe, France, Free Travel, Greece, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Lifestyle, Luxembourg, Passport, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden

Sweden Ranked #1 as the World’s Most Reputable Country

October 20, 2018 by Dave2 Comments

Sweden is the world’s most reputable country in 2018. According to the Reputation Institute’s annual Country RepTrak® study results, Sweden is the most open and progressive country among the 55 countries covered by the survey. A big part of Sweden’s excellent reputation is down to their friendly and welcoming citizens. The beauty of the country, with its captivating landscapes and accessible nature, also receives great scores and attracts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Lifestyle, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology, Wildlife

The Swedish Summer Vacation Guide

August 23, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

The land in the north has many things to offer for those who enjoy the closeness to nature or walking old streets with embedded history. If you were thinking about polar bears walking the streets of Sweden, you got it wrong! In fact: they don't even exist in Sweden. We put together a guide for your perfect summer vacation to Sweden. A trip to Scandinavia requires lots of planning in order to afford the costs of airfare, accommodation, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Art, Beach, Crawdad, Cruising, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Norway, Restaurants, Sailing, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Summer Travel, Sweden, Technology, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife

Abba The Museum Opens a New Permanent Exhibition!

June 1, 2018 by Dave1 Comment

#ABBATheMuseum #PopHouseStockholm 36 years have passed since Sweden's most successful music export stopped playing together, but these days their songs are listened to more than ever before. ABBA The Museum celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2018 and is marking the occasion by opening a new interactive exhibition with 15 new attractions. The new exhibition at ABBA The Museum begins with a film produced by Jonas Åkerlund, with material from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Drinking, Film, London, Museum, Music, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sweden

New Floating Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa to Open 2018

March 15, 2018 by DaveLeave a Comment

The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa (Credit: Johan Kauppi) (Kiruna, SWEDEN – March 2018) Travel experts Off the Map Travel and the team behind the famous Treehotel in Sweden will launch a new floating hotel and spa this autumn that freezes into the ice of the Lule River in the winter and floats on top of the water in the summer. The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa experience includes a stay in the six-room hotel plus an Arctic Bath inspired by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Britain, England, Europe, Spa, Sweden

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