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An autumn cycling adventure on the Milk Route (Mjølkevegen) in Jotunheimen, Norway

An autumn cycling adventure on Mjølkevegen in Jotunheimen, Norway. Photo: Nature Travels.

Bob from the Nature Travels team marvels at the fiery colours of autumn and the spectacular mountain scenery of Jotunheimen on our Self-guided Cycling on the Milk Route experience, while also enjoying some wonderful food and local hospitality along the way! I love the Jotunheimen region. It’s wild, beautiful and varied, but easily accessible in … An autumn cycling adventure on the Milk Route (Mjølkevegen) in Jotunheimen, Norway

There and Back Again – a Kayaking and Camping Adventure in Lysefjord

There and Back Again - a Kayak Adventure in Fjord Norway. Photo: Andrew Foley.

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

Small Tracks to Big Horizons – Cross Country Skiing in Rondane National Park, Norway

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 Ski Touring – from Zero to Hero in Three Adventures

Backcountry Skiing - from Zero to Hero in Three Adventures. Photo: Nature Travels

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

Comfort, Adventure and Big, Blue Norwegian Skies – Backcountry Skiing in the Rondane Mountains

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

EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders

Last updated: 16th September 2026 Update: The implementation of EES began on 12th October 2025 and was originally set to roll out over a six-month period, when it should have been be fully implemented across all EU countries. There have been significant delays, however, and while the system is mostly in operation, implementation is still … EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders

Dog Sledding on the Finnmark Plateau

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

Our Top 10 Adventure Memories from 15 Years of Nature Travels – Part 2

Our Top 10 Adventures from 15 Years of Nature Travels – Part 1. Photo: Nature Travels.Our Top 10 Adventures from 15 Years of Nature Travels – Part 2. Photo: Nature Travels.

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

Are Sweden, Norway And Finland In The EU? Do They Use The Euro?

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?

The Best Scandinavian Outdoor Instagram Accounts To Follow

The Best Scandinavian Outdoor Instagram Accounts Follow. Photo: Euan Turner.

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

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