Ah, New Zealand, land of the long white cloud. Anybody who has been to their neck of the woods will attest to the abundance of natural beauty, and those who have not will have seen photographs, or at least have heard whispers of it. The rumors are true – the people are lovely, the sheep […]
Keep readingThe Nordic countries have always been known for their natural beauty, the friendly, hardy people, and the deep, rich history. Iceland is the most sparsely populated, not only amongst the Nordic nations but all of Europe, meaning there are many beautiful, untouched places around the country just waiting to be explored.That is why I have […]
Keep readingGrowing up, I knew only one thing about Iceland, and it was that Greenland has more ice than Iceland, while Iceland has more ‘green’ than Greenland. Now that I have been to both, I can say without a doubt that it is irrevocably true. Iceland may invoke thoughts of storms and freezing weather year-round, but […]
Keep readingSweden is part of Scandinavia, consisting also of Denmark and Norway, land of the Vikings of old. However, it would be unfair to confuse today’s Sweden with its pillaging past, as this wholly independent country has its fair share of worldwide contribution.
Keep readingNorway is very well known for its fjords, and for good reason, with it (and the Svalbard Islands, a Norwegian archipelago) being home to almost 1,200 fjords. Once working towns, these gorgeous fjords are still home to small villages and communities, each specializing in living off the land. These fjords are majestic, and no trip […]
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