Saimaa Ringed Seals are found only in Lake Saimaa in Finland and are one of the world’s rarest seals. There are thought to be just 360 individuals remaining today. They are one of a number of subspecies of Ringed Seal, except that, unlike many other species of seal, they live in fresh water. These seals … The Saimaa Ringed Seal
While the main summer season is the most popular time for canoe and kayak tours in the Nordic countries, May and June can be a wonderful and very quiet time for a paddle tour. Nature is waking up after a long sleep and bursts of colour are starting to appear! As we all get excited … Where to Go Canoeing and Kayaking in Spring
Sofia from the Nature Travels team joins our Ice Skating on Natural Ice experience in Sweden. NB: This trip report is from Ice Skating on Natural Ice, but the description of skating is also very relevant for our other skating tour, Discover Natural Ice Skating. In the middle of February I joined one of our … Ice Skating in Sweden – Ice Ice Baby!
For many travelling to the Nordic countries, a sauna is an essential part of the Nordic experience and is a great way to soothe aching muscles after a hard day’s activity such as ski touring or simply as a way of relaxing with friends in the evening. The word sauna (pronounced sow (to rhyme with … The Tradition of Sauna and How to Have a “Löyly” Time
Bob and Sofia from the Nature Travels Team try out the Capstone 32L backpack from Swedish manufacturer Thule on a weekend leisure trip to Poland and a short dogsled tour in Norway. If, like me, you traditionally associate the “Thule” brand with roofracks and cycle carriers, then you might be surprised to learn that they … Review of Thule Capstone 32l Backpack
NB: As Nature Travels experiences use Canadian canoes and sea kayaks, the article below focuses mainly on the difference between these. We do not currently offer tours involving whitewater or kayaking on rivers, so whitewater kayaks are not discussed. Nature Travels offers many paddling adventures in the Nordic countries and there are a few ways … What’s the Difference Between Canoeing, Kayaking and Packrafting?
While the magic of the Northern Lights attracts visitors in wintertime, seeing the Midnight Sun in summer provides a wonderful counterpoint and the chance to experience the landscapes of the far north in a very different way – the green, rolling mountain plains, the endless forests buzzing with life and the clear lake waters seem … The Midnight Sun – When the Sun Never Sets
Bob and Sofia from the Nature Travels team take the Thule Capstone 50L backpack (men’s fit) on holiday to the Stockholm Archipelago. Following our review of the Capstone 32L pack back in May, with summer now in full swing, it was time to put the larger 50L version to the test. Where better to try … Review of Thule Capstone 50l Backpack
Niki and Jayne from the Nature Travels team try our our Stockholm Archipelago Self-guided Explorer experience with a paddle tour over Midsummer Looking at the amount of stuff lying on the floor around the kayaks in dry bags, we did begin to wonder if we had brought too much stuff and how it would all … Midsummer Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago
Bob and Sofia from Nature Travels spent a long weekend in Helsinki in August combining kayaking in the Helsinki archipelago with a short stay in the city. Sofia: The forecast was not great – rain and wind. The rain isn’t so bad when kayaking as once in the kayak, a little more water isn’t the … Kayaking in the Helsinki Archipelago
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