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

Last updated: 23rd September 2025 Update: The implementation of EES is now planned to begin on 12th October 2025 and 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 … EES and ETIAS: new requirements for travelling to the EU for non-EU passport holders

Think Sweden is Expensive? Think Again!

Have you always thought that Sweden is an expensive destination to visit? Read on, you may be about to change your mind…. With British Pound > Swedish Krona exchange rates at their highest since Nature Travels began in 2006, we compare some prices between the Sweden and the UK to see if the common belief … Think Sweden is Expensive? Think Again!

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

Where to Find Free Drinking Water at Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki and Copenhagen Airports

Let’s face it – buying drinking water in plastic bottles in places where the tap water is perfectly drinkable is a terrible waste, both of money and resources. Nowhere is this more true than in the Nordic countries, which have some of the cleanest and most delicious tap water in the world. There really is … Where to Find Free Drinking Water at Stockholm, Oslo, Helsinki and Copenhagen Airports

Getting Around Stockholm and Gothenburg – Contactless Payment for Public Transport

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 Travel from Stockholm Arlanda Airport into Stockholm City

For many of our outdoor adventures in Sweden, Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) will be the arrival point for onward travel by train or domestic flight (we hope you’ll choose the train!). There are two other outlying airports, Stockholm Skavsta (NYO) and Stockholm Västerås (VST), both approx. 90 minutes from Stockholm and served by Ryanair, but Arlanda … How to Travel from Stockholm Arlanda Airport into Stockholm City

What To Do in Stockholm

Sofia from Nature Travels shares her top tips for enjoying Sweden’s capital, the “Venice of the North”. I grew up in a small town Waxholm (also spelt Vaxholm), a 45-minute bus ride from Stockholm, and have spent many days shopping, meeting friends and hanging out around the capital. These are my tips for what not … What To Do in Stockholm

Five Things I Loved About My First Visit To Stockholm

Kat joined Niki from Nature Travels on a recent trip to Stockholm and she tells us what she loved about the place! Before I travelled to Stockholm a few weeks ago, I knew very little about it. What I discovered once I arrived was that it was a beautiful, welcoming city with lots to experience. … Five Things I Loved About My First Visit To Stockholm

What To Do With A Day In Helsinki

Bob from the Nature Travels team spends a day exploring Finland’s capital in May as part of his visit to some of our new experiences in Finland. Twelve Hours in Helsinki The night train from Oulu (on which I had spent a restful night in unaccustomed luxury, in a private cabin with en-suite shower and … What To Do With A Day In Helsinki

Six Things to Do in Helsinki

When travelling to Finland, Helsinki is often on people’s list of places to visit, whether that be for a short stopover en route elsewhere or for a longer city break. Helsinki is a vibrant and interesting city offering a wide range of activities depending on how much time you have to spare and your budget. … Six Things to Do in Helsinki

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