Copenhagen is one of those cities that will make your wallet sigh. Prices are high compared with most other European capitals, and once you’ve covered all of the basics like food, transport and accommodation, it can be hard to justify splashing even more cash on sightseeing. Yep, Copenhagen is an expensive city to visit. But […]
If you want to see the real Sweden, we’d recommend giving hotels a miss and vacationing like a Swede. Rent a cottage in the countryside, as thousands of Swedes do every year, and you can truly get away from it all. Sweden’s a huge country with loads of beautiful, unspoilt scenery, so it’s relatively easy
If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is the perfect place to start. In fact, along with other Nordic nations like Iceland and Norway, it’s one of the very best places on Earth for aurora spotting. Of course, it helps that large chunks of Sweden are far enough north to
Heading to Scandinavia? We’ve got some good news for you: the railways are amazing! Less stressful and more environmentally friendly than flying, taking the train is one of the nicest ways to explore Norway, Denmark and Sweden. Long-distance trains are (usually) very comfortable, and nothing beats pulling away from the city to see pretty Scandi
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The Swedish capital is famously expensive but we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm. Whether you want to go gallery hopping, get behind the wheel of the nation’s newest cars, or simply dress up like the Swedish king, we’ll show you how it’s done. As this guide
When you arrive in Scandinavia, you’ll notice that seemingly small purchases add up quickly, putting a strain on your wallet. But there are plenty of things you can do to travel around Sweden on a budget. Budget train travel in Sweden If you haven’t already got your hands on an Interrail or Eurail pass, don’t
