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Most Recent Scandinavia Travel Articles from BootsnAll

Six Tips for Exploring Stockholm on a Budget

Foreign tourists often skip Stockholm. one of Europe's great capitals, because it's perceived to be out of the way or too expensive. Matthew Stone reveals how it is possible to explore Stockholm on a budget.

9 Incredible Things to Experience in Iceland

The Blue Lagoon, waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, and volcanoes. Most travelers know the heavy-hitters when it comes to Iceland's attractions. But the small country has more than its share of natural wonders, geological anomalies, and beautiful vistas, and there's so much more to explore.

Denmark with a T

Terje Raa takes a tour of Copenhagen with a new friend, transgender Malene, and learns about the struggles she faces in the city.

10 Reasons to Visit Iceland Now

Iceland may seem like just a dot on the map in the middle of the North Atlantic, but this remote island country packs a big punch, in the way of abundant natural wonders, delicious food, and delightful locals. Katie Hammel explains why now is the perfect time to visit Iceland.

Five Shoulder Seasons Around the World

Shoulder seasons:those delightful wedges between high and low seasons that offer decent weather, smaller crowds and a healthy potential for deals on hotels and airfare. Shoulder seasons indicate a drop in tourism demand, but not in intrinsic value. Melanie Waldman offers up tips for booking shoulder season deals in five regions around the world.

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Scandinavia Travel Guide Overview

The Scandinavian people have always been ahead of the rest of us. Vikings took their boats and raided and pillaged the small farming villages of northern Europe centuries before their victims developed the ability to defend themselves and now, they are at the head of the push in western countries toward free medicine for all residents.

"Scandinavian" countries are linked by the similarities in their languages, but the region is defined by much more. The blond hair, blue eyes and dry sense of humor of Finland or Norway, as well as a general prosperity throughout the countries that some claim makes them the most desirable place in the world to live.

Although Scandinavian countries' general prosperity makes them safe and easy to travel through, the trip itself can get expensive. The cost of living in Sweden, or Denmark makes everyday purchases a major expense and the added cost can sometimes cut your trip short. You may be able to make up the difference, however, by staying in some of the many youth hostels located throughout Scandinavia instead of the full price luxury hotels you might have otherwise traveled through.

In addition to the four big Scandinavian countries, the Faroe Islands in the north Atlantic ocean between Iceland and Norway, are another Scandinavian travel destination. Part of Denmark, the Faroe islands are most often toured between July and August when the weather is best.