When traveling in Finland you will find that English is spoken to a good standard in most places, so learning Finnish isn’t a “must” before you travel. But if you would like to learn a little and try it out on your trip here are a few phrases you might find useful! The Finns will … Basic Finnish Phrases
Have fun, be brave, and try something new for your next outdoor adventure in Sweden or Finland! 1. Ice skate on frozen lakes and archipelago sea. Travelling on frozen lakes on mirror-like ice is an experience not to be missed. If you have some previous experience of rink skating or roller blades, our Ice Skating … Seven Fun New Things to Try in the Nordic Outdoors
Sofia from the Nature Travels team goes with the flow on a timber rafting trip down the Klarälven river in September. Timber rafting on the Klarälven river grew out of the tradition of forestry companies to use the river to transfer timber from the logging sites down to Karlstad. Nowadays the timber is transported by … Building a Timber Raft
Sofia from the Nature Travels team goes moose spotting at the location for our Moose and Beaver Safari plus Wolf Howling Tour in Sweden Psst: Don’t know the difference between a moose and an elk? Read our blog article “What’s the difference between a moose and an elk” for more information! (hint: there isn’t one, … On Moose Watching Safari in Sweden
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
Sofia from the Nature Travels team spent a night at the Floating Cabin, one of the options at our Back to Basics in Cosy Cabins experience, on a visit to Värmland in the west of Sweden in September. The first thing to know about Back to Basics in Cosy Cabins is that there is no … Sleeping in the Floating Cabin at Back to Basics in Cosy Cabins
The tour described below is Discover Mountain Hiking on the King’s Trail, which was a variation on Hiking on the King’s Trail from Abisko to Kebnekaise and which began from Saltoluokta. This variation is no longer offered, but the trip report below will still give a good general impression of the area and what to … Hiking North on the King’s Trail from Saltoluokta to Kebnekaise
Cross Country Skiing in Eastern Finland is a guided ski tour in north Karelia in the east of Finland. Niki from the Nature Travels team joined the first tour of the season in February and tells us about her trip. NB: The report below is from an earlier version of this tour, which is no … Learning to Cross Country Ski in Finland
Bob from the Nature Travels team visited the kennels for a short sled adventure in the Jotunheimen mountain region in March. The Nordic countries in general have been blessed with a spectacular winter season this year – and nowhere was this more in evidence so than on my recent trip to the Jotunheimen area in … Visit to Husky Sledding at the Foot of the Jotunheimen in Norway
When you’re a female traveller, questions often arise that don’t apply to our fellow male travellers. We’ve got a few more things to think about, especially when doing outdoor adventures. The ladies at Nature Travels answer some of the most common questions from our female guests. Is the accommodation mixed on tour? Depending on which … Tips for the Female Outdoor Adventurer
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