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10 facts about Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis10 facts about Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis

10 facts about Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis

Armand Duplantis has been donning the Swedish colors and flag since before he shattered world records, and took home a…

3 years ago
These Are Sweden’s 15 UNESCO World Heritage SitesThese Are Sweden’s 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

These Are Sweden’s 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

From North to south and east to west, let’s take a journey and learn more about the UNESCO World Heritage…

3 years ago
The most popular tourist attractions in Scandinavia and the NordicsThe most popular tourist attractions in Scandinavia and the Nordics

The most popular tourist attractions in Scandinavia and the Nordics

Scandinavia and the Nordic countries have in the last few decades really gained an upswing in tourism. Iceland and Norway…

3 years ago
A timeline: LGBTQ+ in Scandinavia and the United StatesA timeline: LGBTQ+ in Scandinavia and the United States

A timeline: LGBTQ+ in Scandinavia and the United States

It's the beginning of June which to many also means the start of Pride-month. Although this year, just like last…

3 years ago
[Recipe] Bulle Bakery’s Swedish Strawberry Cake[Recipe] Bulle Bakery’s Swedish Strawberry Cake

[Recipe] Bulle Bakery’s Swedish Strawberry Cake

Bulle Bakery is the Los Angeles bakery exclusively specializing in Swedish cinnamon buns in different variations. The married duo behind…

3 years ago
There are no homeless people on the streets of Helsinki – here’s whyThere are no homeless people on the streets of Helsinki – here’s why

There are no homeless people on the streets of Helsinki – here’s why

Many travelers who visit Finland’s capital, Helsinki, notice something that’s very different from the other cities they’ve been to. There…

3 years ago
The Nazi Occupation of Denmark: This Is How The Danes Honor Their Fallen HeroesThe Nazi Occupation of Denmark: This Is How The Danes Honor Their Fallen Heroes

The Nazi Occupation of Denmark: This Is How The Danes Honor Their Fallen Heroes

Denmark regularly makes its way to the top of lists like "Happiest People", "The Best Countries to Live In", and…

3 years ago
The life of Astrid Lindgren: Sweden’s most beloved authorThe life of Astrid Lindgren: Sweden’s most beloved author

The life of Astrid Lindgren: Sweden’s most beloved author

You are probably familiar with the fictional characters Pippi Longstocking, Emil in Lönneberga, Ronia - The Robber's Daughter among others.…

3 years ago
Why do Scandinavians sing before drinking?Why do Scandinavians sing before drinking?

Why do Scandinavians sing before drinking?

Perhaps not in line with the stereotypical image of the conserved and quite Scandinavian but the tradition of the 'snapsvisa'…

3 years ago

Travel hacks to help you save on your next flight to Scandinavia this summer

Finding cheaper flights to Scandinavia from nearby cities Scandinavian Airlines offers various routes across the United States to Scandinavia. Whether…

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