Specialists for Nordic Outdoor & Adventure Holidays in the Nordic Countries since 2006
Sofia from the Nature Travels team takes you through the features of this hugely popular training app. What is Strava? Strava is a mobile app and website. Strava tracks your runs, rides and your other fitness activities. It’s also a social networking platform – it describes itself as a “social network for athletes”. How much … Why Strava?
Joining your local Parkun is a great way to maintain your general fitness in preparation for any of our outdoor adventures! Parkrun celebrated it’s 15th birthday on 2nd October 2019 and if you’re a runner you’re probably at your local event most Saturday mornings. But if you’re just starting your running journey you may be … What is Parkrun?
What does a marshal do? A marshal can have many different duties during an event, but general a marshal helps to make an event safe and enjoyable for the runners. Here are some of the duties you can have as a marshal: Help with parking when the participants arrive to make sure everyone easily finds … What Is Marshalling All About?
Sofia from the Nature Travels team reviews one of her best-loved and well-used bits of running gear. I bought my Osprey Rev Solo back in 2013 and as a hydration belt/pack and I still love it! My main concerns with any hydration belt or backpack are that it’s going to jump around, or that you’ll … Review of Osprey Rev Solo Hydration Belt
Ideas from the Nature Travels team to ramp up your running in 2020, perhaps in preparation for one of our running holidays! Taking up a New Year’s resolution can be a good motivation to get into a new habit – and if you’re like me and you love your running, it shouldn’t be such a … Six New Year’s Resolutions for Runners in 2020
Do you run the run? Time to talk the talk! Here’s a list of some running lingo that can be useful to know. Nature Travels now offers a range of trail running adventures, a great opportunity to take a runfie during an LSR!!! Aid station/Water station – Where you get water and sometimes gels or … The Secret Language of Runners
The Rogen Nature Reserve is an area of wilderness in north-west Sweden, bordering Norway where it is contiguous with the Femundsmarka National Park. As well as being famed for its excellent fishing, Rogen is one of Sweden’s top areas for canoe tours, ideal for those looking for a real wilderness paddling experience. The article below … Into the Wild – Canoeing in Rogen Nature Reserve in Sweden
Bob paddled Canoe Tours in Bergslagen, a self-guided canoe tour in Värmland in the west of Sweden, during late May/early June. You can also see additional photos from the trip on the Nature Travels Facebook page. NB: The article below describes a 7-day route (though paddled here over 6 days), which has now been replaced … Canoeing in Bergslagen, Sweden – Four Go Wild In The Woods
Bob from Nature Travels joined our Discover Mountain Ski Touring in Lapland experience in March (you can also see more pictures from the tour on the Nature Travels Facebook page). NB: Note that since the article below was written, the itinerary for the tour has changed slightly, travelling to the wilderness cabin on Day 2 … Getting to Grips with Ski Touring in the Swedish Mountains
Canoeing is a wonderful outdoor adventure. Paddling on the water can feel like a world away and gives a great chance to disconnect from the everyday. Whether you’re new to canoeing but looking for a getaway in a remote location, a family wanting to introduce the kids to the wonders of the outdoors but stay … Canoeing Questions and Tips for Beginners
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