We are on the train to Trondheim, passing through Norway’s central range, past all the visual cliches that one associates with Scandinavia. Forests, chocolate box farms, summer-struck ski slopes, beautiful lakes and glacier-coloured streams...
I’m still making up my mind about Stockholm, although I’m reserving judgement on Sweden until we can visit and travel a but further afield. My response may be somewhat swayed by the fact that...
In keeping with the odd history of Finland, and indeed much of Scandinavia, the fortress island that guards the entrance of the harbour and really controls much of the deep water channels along the...
There was a definite sense of anticipation as we made our way to the West Harbour to board the ferry for the four hour trip to Tallinn. The ship, which is what it should...
Apparently, Helsinki is yellow, at least by architectural choice, but that didn’t apply to Home Hotel Katajanokka, which is housed in the city’s old gaol. Don’t let the origins put you off this hotel,...
Every good headline needs alliteration It’s taken me a little while to get around to this first post, and my only excuse is the business of our first week away. We were very keen...
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