“Do I need to bring goggles?”, “I wear glasses – what’s the best solution?” Bob from the Nature Travels team discusses considerations for eyewear to best to enjoy your winter adventure. The article below gives advice particularly for guests who normally wear glasses/contact lenses, but similar considerations regarding eye protection are relevant for all participants … Guide to Eyewear for Winter Activities
Jayne from the Nature Travels team joined our Dog Sledding and Northern Lights in Vindelfjällen tour in February. In the very comfortable and warm guest house we were given the snow scooter overalls, winter boots & liners and other equipment that we would be using for the duration of our dog sled trip. Trying the … Dog Sledding in the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve in Swedish Lapland
Bob from the Nature Travels team tried out the guided Hiking Besseggen and the Jotunheimen National Park tour in August, beginning at Gjendesheim and ending at Fondsbu. Day 1 It’s not often that such spectacular natural areas can be accessed so conveniently, but travelling for this tour was a breeze. Arriving at Oslo Gardermoen airport, … Cabin to Cabin Hiking in Norway from Gjendesheim to Fondsbu
Our whistle-stop tour of essential Swedish for your next outdoor adventure! Most Swedes speak English so you should have no problem communicating and finding your way around, but if you’re travelling to Sweden you might want to learn a few things to practise whilst your out there on your adventures! A little note to start … Basic Swedish Phrases
For many travellers, the adventure of driving your own dogsled and the opportunity to see a display of the Northern Lights are two things at the very top of their list. So why not combine the two and go dog sledding in the north of Sweden, Norway or Finland, where you will be far from … Best Dogsled Tours to See the Northern Lights
July is the Marine Conservation Society’s “Plastic Challenge” month – when your mission, if you chose to accept it, was to try to go a whole month free of the evils of SUPs. In a 21st century consumerist world, that is a challenge indeed. “What’s wrong with Stand-Up Paddleboards?” you may ask. Well, nothing at … Tips for Travelling with a Plastic-Free Washbag
Bob from the Nature Travels Team puts the Thule Versant 70 litre men’s fit pack through its paces on a multi-day trip to the Jotunheimen mountains of Norway. Last year we reviewed the Thule Capstone 32L and Thule Capstone 50L packs, and liked them very much, so when the nice people at Thule asked us … Review of the Thule Versant 70l Backpack
The information below applies primarily to travel on Swedish night trains (www.sj.se), but much of the article is also applicable to train travel in Finland (with www.vr.fi) or Norway (www.vy.no). Have you booked one of our dog sledding, ski touring, canoeing or hiking experiences in the far north of Sweden? If so, you’re probably considering … Travelling by Night Train in Sweden
We were recently invited to test a product from the range of leisure packs made by Bagail. We chose the Retro Camping backpack and Sofia from the Nature Travels team has been putting it through its paces on a recent trip to the far north of Sweden. The Retro Camping backpack isn’t an outdoor backpack … Review of Bagail Retro Camping Backpack
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Snowfall in Northern Finland arrives from around mid-November and stays until May. The inland region’s first snowfall can arrive mid-December until late March and April. The beautiful white snow-topped landscapes makes for a picture-perfect fairytale Christmas. Traditionally in Finland Christmas ‘Joule’ is celebrated on the 24th December. This being the … A Finnish Christmas
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