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Affordable Coolcation Ideas for Summer Holidays in Sweden, Finland and Lithuania

With summer temperatures now frequently reaching uncomfortably high and even dangerous levels in many of Europe’s best-known holiday destinations, travellers are turning northwards to the Nordic and Baltic regions for their summer adventures. The recent heatwave in the UK left us sweltering in temperatures up to +35 degrees, and there’s never been a better time … Affordable Coolcation Ideas for Summer Holidays in Sweden, Finland and Lithuania

How to Go to the Toilet Outdoors

When you gotta go, you gotta go. And after all, what could be more natural? But when you’re away from the “conveniences” (pun intended) of flush toilets and running water, there are some things to think about to make sure your visit to the woods causes as little impact and leaves as little trace as … How to Go to the Toilet Outdoors

Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago

Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago. Photo: Nature Travels.

Bob and Sofia from Nature Travels spend 3 days/2 nights combining adventure and comfort as they go Self-guided Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago in June. Simply put, it’s hard to imagine a better place for kayaking than the Stockholm Archipelago. With 30,000 islands (or 50,000, depending on who’s counting and how) of varying shapes … Under Archipelago Skies – Kayaking and Wild Camping in the Stockholm Archipelago

Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot

Packrafting in Tiveden - Powered by Firepot. Photo: Andrew Foley.

Bob from Nature Travels meets up with Andrew from Switzerland to try out the 5-day itinerary of our Self-guided Packrafting and Hiking in Tiveden tour in late May and some expedition meals from Firepot Food along the way. Arrival: Following a smooth flight with Norwegian from Gatwick, I boarded the train for the 20-minute ride … Packrafting in Sweden – Powered by Firepot

Canoeing in Bergslagen, Sweden – Four Go Wild In The Woods

Canoeing in Bergslagen - Four Go Wild In The Woods. Photo: Bob Nature Travels.

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

Canoeing on the Klarälven River in Värmland, Sweden

Jayne, Niki and Elky travelled to Värmland in May, and the first part of the trip was doing the 50km version of our Canoe Tours on Klarälven (doing the normal 4-day route over 3 days). The Kläralven is a wide steady flowing river (usually at around 2kmh) which meanders through the Värmland region in Sweden. … Canoeing on the Klarälven River in Värmland, Sweden

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