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7 Tips for Flying

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:08:39 +0000

When it comes to flying, some tips for flying are better than others, and can make air travel a breeze. It starts with finding the best flight for you, and ends with reserved, reliable transportation from the airport to your destination. And in between, there are five other practical tips.

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Iceland Now Cheaper Than Ever!

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:46 +0000

Yes, the Euro is so expensive at the moment that many travelers opt to stay in their home country. But don't forget about that one place that is now cheaper than ever: Iceland with its beautiful capital Reykjavik...

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NEW: The Best Ideas for Free Things to Do!

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:06:38 +0000

Being quite an expensive travel destination, Scandinavia also has a few travel secrets. One of those is that you don't have to entirely rely on the best budget travel tips, but that each Scandinavian capital also offers visitors numerous free things to do. They've never been published as a list for travelers' convenience, unfortunately...except on About.com Scandinavia Travel:

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7 Days in Denmark

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:50:27 +0000

So you have a week to spend in this beautiful country? It's not long, but it's doable to create a rich, interesting and enjoyable week in Denmark while seeing all the major sights. It's too bad not everyone can have several weeks of vacation each year!

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"Syttende Mai" in Norway

Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:48 +0000

Norway celebrates country and constitution on May 17th, which is celebrated more or less in the way of a Norwegian Independence Day. In Norwegian, this day is called "Syttende Mai" (May 17th), or Grunnlovsdagen (Constitution Day).

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ABBA Museum Opens After Years of Delays

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:34 +0000

After several years of delays and setbacks since 2009, the world's first ABBA museum is finally opening its doors. At the ABBA museum, there is entertainment and exhibitions focusing on the music, clothing and history of the popular Swedish group. Interactive entertainment includes a studio where you can create your own ABBA songs, and the unique experience of seeing ABBA live at Wembley Stadium.

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Those Scandinavian Toilets...

Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:17 +0000

You'll need to use a toilet sooner or later when you're abroad. But oftentimes, foreign toilets are different from the ones we're used to. Some countries' toilets are even downright scary (which brings up childhood memories from smelly squat toilets in France and Greece...I fear they'll stay with me forever.)

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Going from Copenhagen to Bergen

Tue, 07 May 2013 06:31:04 +0000

Copenhagen and Bergen are separated by a distance of about 1,000 km (620 mi) which can be covered in several different ways by travelers. Each transportation option between Copenhagen and Bergen has its owns pros and cons. Let's find out which transportation option between these cities will suit you best ...read more

How to Save Money in...

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:03:15 +0000

It's nice to see the economy rebound a bit, but traveling to Scandinavia this year is still over budget for a lot of travelers. It really depends on which country you want to visit since each of them has its own ways to saving and avoiding unnecessary expenses. So today, we'll take a look at the best ways to save money in each northern European country:

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A Secret Gem in the Baltic Sea

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:58:02 +0000

The Danish island of Bornholm is still somewhat of a travel secret among non-Scandinavians. It's a popular summer destination for Danes and Swedes, especially because of the long beaches, unique sights, and beautiful bicycle paths everywhere (just check the weather in Denmark before you go).

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