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By:
Cathy Smith
Amsterdam is made for walking. Compared with other European capital cities it is tiny, yet it is one of the most cosmopolitan and liberal societies on the continent. more...
By:
Hugh Taylor
Writer Tim Severin built a reproduction of St Brendan's boat and with a crew that included Faroese artist, Trøndur Patursson, recreated Brendan's voyage to America. more...
By:
Hugh Taylor
The Faroes are a collection of eighteen islands in the North Atlantic mid way between Shetland and Iceland. In 1948 they gained their independence from Denmark. more...
In the US and Canada winter swimmers are called Polar Bears, but in Finland they are just called Finns. Why and how people swim in near freezing water during the winter. more...
Bill Clinton Visits The Faroes
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Hugh Taylor
Rumours are circulating that former US President Bill Clinton has accepted an invitation from the House of Industry to visit the Faroe Islands. more...
Denmark and Norway Winter Culture
Three music and film festivals in Norway and Denmark this January. more...
Stockholm-Helsinki Baltic Ferry
The boats between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden are not only a practical way to travel, they are floating entertainment centers! more...
Nordic Skiing in Nordic Capitals
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki. more...
A quick guide to reading seafood menus and ordering what you want on your next trip to Norway, Sweden, and Finland. more...
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. more...
Introduction to sauna culture in northern Europe and tips to help you enjoy your sauna experience like a Swede, Norwegian, Dane, Finn, or Icelander. more...
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. more...
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