Articles related to "Scandinavia"
Sauna Culture in N. Europe
Saunas are everywhere in Scandinavia and Finland. Learn about how Scandinavians and Finns use saunas and why they have been an important part of life in Northern Europe.
sauna • finnish sauna • swedish sauna • sauna culture • birch branches
Saunas are everywhere in Scandinavia and Finland. Learn about how Scandinavians and Finns use saunas and why they have been an important part of life in Northern Europe.
sauna • finnish sauna • swedish sauna • sauna culture • birch branches
Sauna Like a N. European
Introduction to sauna culture in northern Europe and tips to help you enjoy your sauna experience like a Swede, Norwegian, Dane, Finn, or Icelander.
sauna • finnish sauna • swedish sauna • sauna culture • birch branches
Introduction to sauna culture in northern Europe and tips to help you enjoy your sauna experience like a Swede, Norwegian, Dane, Finn, or Icelander.
sauna • finnish sauna • swedish sauna • sauna culture • birch branches
Bergen, Norway: Food and Fjords
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.
norway • bergen • fjords • scandinavia • scandanavia
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.
norway • bergen • fjords • scandinavia • scandanavia
Nordic Skiing in Nordic Capitals
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
nordic skiing • sognsvann • paloheinä • frognerseteren • tomm nurstad skiservice
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
nordic skiing • sognsvann • paloheinä • frognerseteren • tomm nurstad skiservice
Copenhagen by Canal
Take a canal tour or a waterbus to see Copenhagen's major sites from a unique perspective.
keywords: copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen canals • copenhagen boat tour • copenhagen water bus
Take a canal tour or a waterbus to see Copenhagen's major sites from a unique perspective.
keywords: copenhagen • denmark • copenhagen canals • copenhagen boat tour • copenhagen water bus
Helsinki's Best Outdoor Cafes
Your guide to the best outdoor cafes and bars to sample pastries, eat lunch, have a cocktail, and take in the views of Helsinki, Finland.
helsinki • finland • outdoor cafe • outdoor bar • cafe
Your guide to the best outdoor cafes and bars to sample pastries, eat lunch, have a cocktail, and take in the views of Helsinki, Finland.
helsinki • finland • outdoor cafe • outdoor bar • cafe
Nature and History: Åland Islands
History, nature, and outdoor activities await you in the Åland Islands, which don't seem totally Swedish or totally Finnish.
aland islands • åland islands • mariehamn • kastelholm • sund
History, nature, and outdoor activities await you in the Åland Islands, which don't seem totally Swedish or totally Finnish.
aland islands • åland islands • mariehamn • kastelholm • sund
Winter in Finnish Lapland
Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.
finnish lapland • arctic circle • rovaniemi snow activities • winter tours finland • snowmobile frozen river
Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.
finnish lapland • arctic circle • rovaniemi snow activities • winter tours finland • snowmobile frozen river
December in Oslo
Your guide to Oslo events in December, from Norwegian Christmas markets, Nordic Christmas music and theater, to the Nobel Peace Center.
christmas festivities • bærums verk • norsk folkemuseum christmas market • norsk folkemuseum christmas fair • bogstad gård
Your guide to Oslo events in December, from Norwegian Christmas markets, Nordic Christmas music and theater, to the Nobel Peace Center.
christmas festivities • bærums verk • norsk folkemuseum christmas market • norsk folkemuseum christmas fair • bogstad gård
Finland for Visitors
A short overview of what Finland has to offer to visitors, from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea, to the Arctic Circle, and lots of places in between.
arctic circle • tourism in finland • visit finland • finland in winter • finnish winter
A short overview of what Finland has to offer to visitors, from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea, to the Arctic Circle, and lots of places in between.
arctic circle • tourism in finland • visit finland • finland in winter • finnish winter
Maritime Museums in Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden is chock full of maritime history. See an excavated 17th century warship, learn the history of the Swedish navy, and see how Swedes built their ships.
keywords: stockholm • sweden • vasa • vasa ship • maritime museum stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden is chock full of maritime history. See an excavated 17th century warship, learn the history of the Swedish navy, and see how Swedes built their ships.
keywords: stockholm • sweden • vasa • vasa ship • maritime museum stockholm
The Danish Language: Roots and Renewed Interest
The country of Denmark may be small but there are many who want to learn the language. There are a number of resources available to learn inside and outside of Denmark. Let's explore a few basic words and phrases to help you if you decide to move to or visit the Kingdom of Denmark.
denmark • danish • language • hans christian andersen • language
The country of Denmark may be small but there are many who want to learn the language. There are a number of resources available to learn inside and outside of Denmark. Let's explore a few basic words and phrases to help you if you decide to move to or visit the Kingdom of Denmark.
denmark • danish • language • hans christian andersen • language
Christmas in Copenhagen
A guide to the Christmas markets and Christmas events this November and December in Copenhagen, Denmark.
christmas in copenhagen • christmas in denmark • denmark christmas markets • copenhagen christmas markets • scandinavia christmas markets
A guide to the Christmas markets and Christmas events this November and December in Copenhagen, Denmark.
christmas in copenhagen • christmas in denmark • denmark christmas markets • copenhagen christmas markets • scandinavia christmas markets
Museums in Stockholm
Stockholm's museums cover a broad range of subjects, from art, history, Swedish culture, maritime history, and children's interest, to name but a few.
skansen • kungliga slottet • skokloster castle • sweden museums • stockholm museums
Stockholm's museums cover a broad range of subjects, from art, history, Swedish culture, maritime history, and children's interest, to name but a few.
skansen • kungliga slottet • skokloster castle • sweden museums • stockholm museums
An evening fit for a prince or princess
Norway recently celebrated the marriage of its Crown Prince with a series of banquets and parties. Why not follow suit and have a "state dinner" for your own family? Prepare an elegant meal, dress for dinner, arrange some flowers, light a few candles, pour some wine and enjoy your own royal banquet -- just you, your partner and children. It is a very civilized way to spend a quiet evening.
lutefisk • poultry • norway • mette-marit • haakon
Norway recently celebrated the marriage of its Crown Prince with a series of banquets and parties. Why not follow suit and have a "state dinner" for your own family? Prepare an elegant meal, dress for dinner, arrange some flowers, light a few candles, pour some wine and enjoy your own royal banquet -- just you, your partner and children. It is a very civilized way to spend a quiet evening.
lutefisk • poultry • norway • mette-marit • haakon
Herring
A celebration of the greatly under-estimated small fish.
herring • holland • netherlands • cured • bismarck
A celebration of the greatly under-estimated small fish.
herring • holland • netherlands • cured • bismarck
Summer in Danmark: Midsummer Traditions
Summer in Denmark bring a celebration of light, nature, the warmth of friends and family, and the revival of the Danish people's pagan roots.
denmark • dane • danish • summer • summer solstice
Summer in Denmark bring a celebration of light, nature, the warmth of friends and family, and the revival of the Danish people's pagan roots.
denmark • dane • danish • summer • summer solstice
Summertime - And The Living Is Delightfully Danish!
Summer is a time of great activity in Denmark - be prepared for a series of articles on what there is to do and see in the land of the Danes during this season!
denmark • danes • summer • midsummer • copenhagen
Summer is a time of great activity in Denmark - be prepared for a series of articles on what there is to do and see in the land of the Danes during this season!
denmark • danes • summer • midsummer • copenhagen
Bike Touring in Finland
General description and recommended routes for cycle-touring in Finland
bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
General description and recommended routes for cycle-touring in Finland
bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
Denmark
The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.
denmark • scandinavia • skiing • beaches • queen
The small country of Denmark is often mistaken for other European countries, but Denmark has its own history, its own celebrities and its very own Queen.
denmark • scandinavia • skiing • beaches • queen
King Woden-lithi Comes to America
Scandinavian King Woden-lithi visited North America in about 1700 B. C. He left behind numerous writings carved in stone that can be seen today.
king woden-lithi • scandinavia • algonquian indians • ancient writing on stone • ogam consaine
Scandinavian King Woden-lithi visited North America in about 1700 B. C. He left behind numerous writings carved in stone that can be seen today.
king woden-lithi • scandinavia • algonquian indians • ancient writing on stone • ogam consaine
1066 And All That
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October. The Travelsleuth visits the site at Battle, in East Sussex and discovers a superb hotel nearby.
england • norman • king • william • harold
The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October. The Travelsleuth visits the site at Battle, in East Sussex and discovers a superb hotel nearby.
england • norman • king • william • harold
Blacks in the West
One of the earliest know Blacks to venture west was William Clark's slave, York, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent and back. Another is Jim Beckwourth, a member of William Ashley's 1823 expedition into the upper Missouri river country. The Army, fur trapping, riding the range as a cowboy, as well as homesteading were all factors that drew Blacks to the west.
blacks • york • beckwourth • african • american
One of the earliest know Blacks to venture west was William Clark's slave, York, who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent and back. Another is Jim Beckwourth, a member of William Ashley's 1823 expedition into the upper Missouri river country. The Army, fur trapping, riding the range as a cowboy, as well as homesteading were all factors that drew Blacks to the west.
blacks • york • beckwourth • african • american
First time in Petersburg
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
Summer in Danmark: The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair
Multi-colored flowers, lush green forests and shimmering waters off sandy beaches are not he only beautiful sites in Denmark during the summer. August heralds the four-day long Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and it is a sight to behold.
copenhagen • denmark • danish • danes • fashion
Multi-colored flowers, lush green forests and shimmering waters off sandy beaches are not he only beautiful sites in Denmark during the summer. August heralds the four-day long Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and it is a sight to behold.
copenhagen • denmark • danish • danes • fashion
Weekend Breaks; New Vacation Option for Europeans
A new survey suggests that the weekend break is becoming the popular new vacation option for Brits and their European neighbors as no-frills airlines open up cheap flight destinations across Europe. The Travelsleuth looks at the phenomenon and decides on a table for two at a restaurant in Rome for this Saturday.
uk • britain • travelsleuth • london • edinburgh
A new survey suggests that the weekend break is becoming the popular new vacation option for Brits and their European neighbors as no-frills airlines open up cheap flight destinations across Europe. The Travelsleuth looks at the phenomenon and decides on a table for two at a restaurant in Rome for this Saturday.
uk • britain • travelsleuth • london • edinburgh
Union of Kalmar
The Union of Kalmar united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one ruler, Queen Margrethe. Formed to challenge the Hanseatic League, the union lasted 126 years.
union of kalmar • queen margrethe • erik of pomerania • hanseatic league • king albrecht
The Union of Kalmar united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one ruler, Queen Margrethe. Formed to challenge the Hanseatic League, the union lasted 126 years.
union of kalmar • queen margrethe • erik of pomerania • hanseatic league • king albrecht
Ancient Writings Across America
Possibly, in Ancient Times, visitors to America’s eastern shores migrated westward. If so, did they intermarry with the native population?
king woden-lithi • scandinavia • native americans • early arabic writings in the wild west • california and nevada
Possibly, in Ancient Times, visitors to America’s eastern shores migrated westward. If so, did they intermarry with the native population?
king woden-lithi • scandinavia • native americans • early arabic writings in the wild west • california and nevada
Autumn Music and Film Festivals
Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.
scandinavia festivals • finland festivals • norway festivals • sweden festivals • denmark festivals
Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.
scandinavia festivals • finland festivals • norway festivals • sweden festivals • denmark festivals
Cruising Northern Europe
Chase the midnight sun, explore medieval Tallinn, marvel at The Hermitage in St Petersburg and shop for designer goods in Copenhagen on a Baltic cruise
baltic cruise • cruise baltic • scandinavia cruise • russia cruise • midnight sun
Chase the midnight sun, explore medieval Tallinn, marvel at The Hermitage in St Petersburg and shop for designer goods in Copenhagen on a Baltic cruise
baltic cruise • cruise baltic • scandinavia cruise • russia cruise • midnight sun
North Iceland's Maritime Marvels
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!
iceland • arctic circle • husavik • siglufjördur • down the vatnsnes peninsula
The Ice Hotel
Much of Europe is quite cold in February. The sun is slowly beginning to return to the far north, but it's still not exactly what one would call balmy.
ice hotel • sweden • jukkasjaervi • winter • ice
Much of Europe is quite cold in February. The sun is slowly beginning to return to the far north, but it's still not exactly what one would call balmy.
ice hotel • sweden • jukkasjaervi • winter • ice
Christmas Markets in Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland has three main traditional Christmas markets in December, spanning the 21 days before Christmas. Your guide to what's on when.
helsinki christmas market • helsinki in december • finland christmas markets • christmas markets in helsinki • old student’s market helsinki
Helsinki, Finland has three main traditional Christmas markets in December, spanning the 21 days before Christmas. Your guide to what's on when.
helsinki christmas market • helsinki in december • finland christmas markets • christmas markets in helsinki • old student’s market helsinki
Christmas in Europe: Part 2 Seeking Santa
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
Europe in Autumn
Autumn is a great season to visit Europe. The crowds are gone and the prices are down....
europe • travel • autumn • fall • airline rates
Autumn is a great season to visit Europe. The crowds are gone and the prices are down....
europe • travel • autumn • fall • airline rates
Sex and Schizophrenia
Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life.
sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
Historically,sexuality was something to be prevented in people with schizophrenia, end of story. Older medications had major sexual side effects but it is only in the last five years that researchers have started to take an interest in sexuality as a component of patient quality of life.
sex • schizophrenia • atypical medication • prolactin • taboos
Past Present in Trondheim, Norway
Norway's oldest big city boasts medieval buildings, museums commemorating rural life through the ages, WWII resistance fighters, antique music and modern art.
nidaros cathedral • stiftsgarden palace • st. olaf • archbishop's palace • trondelag regional folk museum. ringve museum and
Norway's oldest big city boasts medieval buildings, museums commemorating rural life through the ages, WWII resistance fighters, antique music and modern art.
nidaros cathedral • stiftsgarden palace • st. olaf • archbishop's palace • trondelag regional folk museum. ringve museum and
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: The World's Oldest Airline
Read the colorful history of the world's oldest airline currently flying. At one time this was an "airline without a country." Also reveals what KLM stands for.
klm royal dutch airlines • dutch • queen wilhelmina • albert plesman • amsterdam
Read the colorful history of the world's oldest airline currently flying. At one time this was an "airline without a country." Also reveals what KLM stands for.
klm royal dutch airlines • dutch • queen wilhelmina • albert plesman • amsterdam
No Return Visit For the King
Ice Age halts further travel to America. Ojibwa Algonquian leaves ancient Basque writing. Ancient Irish skull found in America.
ice age • irish • basque • ojibwa • algonquian
Ice Age halts further travel to America. Ojibwa Algonquian leaves ancient Basque writing. Ancient Irish skull found in America.
ice age • irish • basque • ojibwa • algonquian
Spring Breakfast!
Have a baked spinach omelet to start your day. My mother's recipe.
breakfast • spring breakfast • spinach • spinach omelet • strawberries
Have a baked spinach omelet to start your day. My mother's recipe.
breakfast • spring breakfast • spinach • spinach omelet • strawberries
Viking Voyages
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
After being exiled from Iceland Eric the Red and his son Lief Ericson discovered America. The Rus traveled to Kiev and Byzantium.
viking • longboat • transportaion history • lief ericson • eric the red
Canute: Foreigner in a Foreign Land
Canute, a foreign king, was embraced by the English as their own ruler. He proved himself worthy of the task, bringing 18 years of peace.
canute • england • ancient british history
Canute, a foreign king, was embraced by the English as their own ruler. He proved himself worthy of the task, bringing 18 years of peace.
canute • england • ancient british history
ECTS Part 2; what won and what stunk?
A rundown of what happened in the last days of ECTS this year, and the results of the worlds game awards.
games • ects • winners
A rundown of what happened in the last days of ECTS this year, and the results of the worlds game awards.
games • ects • winners
Harald Harefoot and Hardacanute: The End of the Danish Line
Harald Harefoot and Hardacanute, the sons of Canute, were the last Danish kings of England.
harald harefoot • hardacanute • canute • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Harald Harefoot and Hardacanute, the sons of Canute, were the last Danish kings of England.
harald harefoot • hardacanute • canute • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Walpurgis Night And May Day
Walpurgis Night or the Witches' Sabbath Eve of May Day and May Day describe some of the preparation for the celebration of life's sacred union and fertility. The Maypole Dance, music, marches, lavish feasts, pageants, and customs are detailed.
pagan • may • maypole • dance • fertility
Walpurgis Night or the Witches' Sabbath Eve of May Day and May Day describe some of the preparation for the celebration of life's sacred union and fertility. The Maypole Dance, music, marches, lavish feasts, pageants, and customs are detailed.
pagan • may • maypole • dance • fertility
Annual Copenhagen Cooking Festival
From 22-31 August, the Danish capital hosts the 4th annual Copenhagen Cooking Festival with gourmet restaurants, family activities, a cooking school and wine tastings.
copenhagen cooking festival • scandinavian cooking • wonderful copenhagen • copenhagen restaurants • danish food
From 22-31 August, the Danish capital hosts the 4th annual Copenhagen Cooking Festival with gourmet restaurants, family activities, a cooking school and wine tastings.
copenhagen cooking festival • scandinavian cooking • wonderful copenhagen • copenhagen restaurants • danish food
Jose Gonzalez Live in Concert
Folk music’s newest star José González puts on a gracious, understated show for a Montreal audience. The set included hits from his album Veneer and a few surprises.
josé gonzález • gonzález • live • concert • montreal
Folk music’s newest star José González puts on a gracious, understated show for a Montreal audience. The set included hits from his album Veneer and a few surprises.
josé gonzález • gonzález • live • concert • montreal
Moving West in Ancient Times
This article explores the possibility that the Mandan Indians of ancient times intermingled with white visitors to America.
ancient america • mandan • indians • native american • king woden-lithi
This article explores the possibility that the Mandan Indians of ancient times intermingled with white visitors to America.
ancient america • mandan • indians • native american • king woden-lithi
Saemieh Aboriginal Rights
Ever heard the word "Tundra"? An aboriginal language word of the Reindeer people of Scandinavia, the Indigenous Sami.
sami • saemieh • sami people • sami indigenous • russian indigenous
Ever heard the word "Tundra"? An aboriginal language word of the Reindeer people of Scandinavia, the Indigenous Sami.
sami • saemieh • sami people • sami indigenous • russian indigenous
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