Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity, and for very good reason – it’s simply an amazing way to experience the beauty and silence of a Nordic winter, allowing you to explore very much “off the beaten track”. The adventure and challenge of moving through a remote wilderness area entirely under your own power is exhilarating, … Backcountry Ski Touring – from Zero to Hero in Three Adventures
Bob from Nature Travels explores to Rondane in Norway, the base for our Learn to Backcountry Ski in Rondane experience. It was a beautiful afternoon in mid-January when I emerged from the terminal building at Oslo Gardermoen airport onto the station platform. I was immediately hit with a blast of freezing cold, but beautifully bracing, … Comfort, Adventure and Big, Blue Norwegian Skies – Backcountry Skiing in the Rondane Mountains
Last updated: 11th October 2024 Important Update: The implementation of EES, originally announced from 10th November 2024 as described below, has been delayed. No new date has yet been announced. See report from the BBC here. There are some important changes to EU border regulations that affect all non-EU nationals travelling to EU/Schengen countries. It’s … EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders
Have you always thought that Sweden is an expensive destination to visit? Read on, you may be about to change your mind…. With British Pound > Swedish Krona exchange rates at their highest since Nature Travels began in 2006, we compare some prices between the Sweden and the UK to see if the common belief … Think Sweden is Expensive? Think Again!
Niki from the Nature Travels team explores Lithuania’s beautiful capital. I was very lucky to be invited to explore Vilnius for a few days, the capital city of Lithuania, to see the highlights of the town. At the time, we had recently added Self-guided Kayaking in Aukštaitija National Park, which starts and ends with nights … Pink Soup and Paddling – Things to Do in Vilnius and Trakai, Lithuania
Bob from the Nature Travels team joined our Cross Country Skiing in Hossa and Kalevala tour in Finland (Option 1: 100km) in late March. Day 1 – Yawning and Moomins I love living in Dorset, but the downside is that, when I need to travel, which of course I’m lucky to be able to do … Trees, Tracks and Trails – 100km on Cross Country Skis Through the Wilderness of North-East Finland
Stockholm and Gothenburg have both introduced very convenient systems for contactless payment for public transport, allowing unlimited travel within a particular time period for a low fixed fare. Sweden has a well developed and very affordable public transport system, and we encourage our guests to make use of this resource as much as possible during … Getting Around Stockholm and Gothenburg – Contactless Payment for Public Transport
They used to say “Cash is King”. No so in Sweden anymore! Like many of its Nordic neighbours, Sweden is fast becoming a cashless economy. We’re often asked by our guests whether they need to bring cash with them for their trip to Sweden. Here we answer some of the most common questions: What currency … Sweden – the Cashless Country?
Bob and Sofia from Nature Travels spend 3 days/2 nights combining adventure and comfort as they go Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago in June. Simply put, it’s hard to imagine a better place for kayaking than the Stockholm Archipelago. With 30,000 islands (or 50,000, depending on who’s counting and how) of varying shapes … Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago
Bob from Nature Travels meets up with Andrew from Switzerland to try out the 5-day itinerary of our Self-guided Packrafting and Hiking in Tiveden tour in late May and some expedition meals from Firepot Food along the way. Arrival: Following a smooth flight with Norwegian from Gatwick, I boarded the train for the 20-minute ride … Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot
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