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Affordable Coolcation Ideas for Summer Holidays in Sweden, Finland and Lithuania

With summer temperatures now frequently reaching uncomfortably high and even dangerous levels in many of Europe’s best-known holiday destinations, travellers are turning northwards to the Nordic and Baltic regions for their summer adventures. The recent heatwave in the UK left us sweltering in temperatures up to +35 degrees, and there’s never been a better time … Affordable Coolcation Ideas for Summer Holidays in Sweden, Finland and Lithuania

An autumn cycling adventure on Mjølkevegen in Jotunheimen, Norway

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 Mjølkevegen in Jotunheimen, Norway

Canoeing, Fishing and Camping on the Tar Route in Eastern Finland

Canoeing and Kayaking on the Tar Route in Eastern Finland. Photo: BF

Guest BF spent 5 days/4 nights on our Canoeing on the Tar Route in Kainuu tour in the east of Finland in August 2025 with his two sons, using one canoe and one single kayak as three persons, and kindly sent us this report and pictures from his trip. Our thanks to BF for taking … Canoeing, Fishing and Camping on the Tar Route in Eastern Finland

Canoeing and Wild Camping on the Svartälven River in Sweden

Guest Ivan Roulson travelled with us for Canoe Tours on Svartälven in Värmland in the west of Sweden in August 2025 for a 7-day tour as “two dads and two lads” and very kindly sent us the following trip report from his tour, including some Top Tips for future paddlers! Our thanks to Ivan for … Canoeing and Wild Camping on the Svartälven River in Sweden

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

Pink Soup and Paddling – Things to Do in Vilnius and Trakai, Lithuania

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

Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago

Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago. Photo: Nature Travels.

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

Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot

Packrafting in Tiveden - Powered by Firepot. Photo: Andrew Foley.

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

A Swedish Summer

Sofia and I are halfway through a three-week stay in the Stockholm Archipelago, where we’re lucky enough to have a summer house on a small island in the middle archipelago. At a time when so much has changed and so quickly, it feels both very strange and very wonderful to be here again. It’s a … A Swedish Summer

What’s the difference between Trail Running, Mountain Running and Fell Running?

What is Trail Running? Trail running is, as the name implies, simply running on trails, as opposed to Road running, which is running on roads/ paved surfaces. Trail running often involves uneven ground and maybe stones, roots or even holes along the paths. It often requires more concentration on where you put your feet compared … What’s the difference between Trail Running, Mountain Running and Fell Running?

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