Bob from Nature Travels goes kayaking and wild camping on the beautiful Lysefjord, just an hour by public transport from Stavanger. It was early June, and together with my good friend Andrew from Switzerland, who’s been my go-to paddle buddy for canoe and packrafting adventures in the past, we would be travelling to the magnificent … There and Back Again – a Kayaking and Camping Adventure in Lysefjord
Bob from Nature Travels enjoys some skiing and snowshoeing during the first days of the winter season on our Discover Cross Country Skiing in Rondane experience. After a seemingly endless, grey and rainy start to the year at Nature Travels HQ on the south coast of England, I was eagerly awaiting my return to the … Small Tracks to Big Horizons – Cross Country Skiing in Rondane National Park, Norway
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 Rondane, the base for our Learn to Backcountry Ski in Rondane and Hut to Hut Skiing in Rondane National Park experiences. 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 … Comfort, Adventure and Big, Blue Norwegian Skies – Backcountry Skiing in the Rondane Mountains
Last updated: 17th November 2025 Update: The implementation of EES began on 12th October 2025 and is rolling out over a six-month period, when it should be fully implemented across all EU countries. ETIAS is currently set for implementation in late 2026. See information from the UK government here. There are some important changes to … EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders
Bob from the Nature Travels team joined our 5-day Aurora Husky Adventure in Finnmark tour in March for some wonderful days’ dog sledding exploring the wilderness of Northern Norway. Day 1 – A very special place I’d been waiting for a long time to visit Finnmark again and have a chance to take part in … Dog Sledding on the Finnmark Plateau
Nature Travels celebrated its 15th birthday on 1st March this year – 15 wonderful years of working with outdoor adventures in Sweden, Finland and Norway, helping over 16,000 guests from more than 20 different countries discover the wonders of these beautiful countries. Founders and owners Bob & Sofia Carter look back on the last 15 years and … Our Top 10 Adventure Memories from 15 Years of Nature Travels – Part 2
Which of our destination countries are part of the European Union, and which ones use the Euro as their currency? These are questions we’re often asked by guests travelling with us for their outdoor adventures in Sweden, Norway and Finland…and the answers aren’t necessarily straightforward! Here’s our guide to understanding EU membership (or not!) and … Are Sweden, Norway And Finland In The EU? Do They Use The Euro?
Instagram is a treasure-trove of inspiring, dramatic, “this-could-be-you” outdoor images. You can while away many happy hours lost in the sea of beautiful pictures and dreaming of your next trip. Here we’ve collected a few of our favourite accounts which focus on the Nordic outdoors – from lighting fires and camping beneath the stars to … The Best Scandinavian Outdoor Instagram Accounts To Follow
Details last updated: 18th July 2022. All our destinations are fully open to travellers from all countries as per pre-pandemic procedures, with no requirements for vaccination or testing. NB: While we make every effort to ensure that information given below is current and regularly updated, Nature Travels accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of … Travel Updates for Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark
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