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Advice and tips on practical aspects of taking part in our experiences and general articles on subjects such as reducing your environmental footprint.

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

EES and ETIAS - new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders. Photo: Nature Travels.

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

How to Go to the Toilet Outdoors

How to Go to the Toilet Outdoors. Photo: Adam Burley.

When you gotta go, you gotta go. And after all, what could be more natural? But when you’re away from the “conveniences” (pun intended) of flush toilets and running water, there are some things to think about to make sure your visit to the woods causes as little impact and leaves as little trace as How to Go to the Toilet Outdoors

Getting Around Stockholm and Gothenburg – Contactless Payment for Public Transport

Getting Around Stockholm and Gothenburg - Contactless Payment for Public Transport. Photo: Nature Travels.

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

How to arrange COVID-19 testing for travel to or from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark

How to arrange COVID testing for travel to Sweden. Photo: Nature Travels.

Please note: This article gives general information which may be helpful for you if you need to arrange COVID tests for your travel to and/or from the destinations we offer, with particular reference to travellers from the UK. What applies for your situation will depend on a) The country you are travelling from (or which How to arrange COVID-19 testing for travel to or from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark

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