Walking on water in lovely Luleå
Lulea is the largest city in Swedish Lapland with around 75,000 inhabitants. It is located on the northern shores of the Gulf of Bothnia, part of an archipelago of islands. If you’ve ever wanted to walk on water then Lulea is the place to come. In fact, you can even drive on water here! In […]
SWEDEN – FCO Updated Advice 8/4/19
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated the travel advice for Sweden with updates to the Terrorism section and Summary – Updated information and advice on the threat from terrorism in Sweden, reflecting a reduced threat. The relevant extracts of the advice are below for your reference: Summary Terrorists are likely to try to […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 5: Whale watching and a spot of shopping
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 5: Whale watching and a spot of shopping It was our last morning in Iceland and there was just time to pack in few more excursions before heading to the airport. I was going on a whale watching trip while Hannah was checking out the whale museum and Aurora exhibition […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 4: Going off road Super Jeep style
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 4: Going off road Super Jeep style After the coach trip of the previous day, we were back on the road again. This time we were taking a pumped-up Super Jeep to see parts of Iceland that the usual tours just can’t reach. If you want to make the most […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 3: The Secret Lagoon and eating out in Reykjavik
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 3: The Secret Lagoon and eating out in Reykjavik So, you may remember in Part 1 where I mentioned the Icelandic rule that you have to shower naked before entering any lagoon or outdoor pool? Before we left for Iceland, colleagues Adele and Charlotte took great delight in telling us […]
Breathtaking Iceland – Part 2: The Golden Circle
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 2: The Golden Circle After a fantastic time at the Blue Lagoon (Part 1), Hannah and I couldn’t wait to see what our second day in Iceland would bring. The sun was shining as we left our hotel just after breakfast and transferred to the main depot where we boarded […]
Breathtaking Iceland. Part 1: The Blue Lagoon
Breathtaking Iceland by Clare Part 1: The Blue Lagoon Hannah and I visited Iceland to find out more about this incredible country and to chat to suppliers about the coming season. We travelled to Iceland in October. The Icelandair flight from Heathrow to Reykjavik was quick and easy although we were a bit disappointed that […]
Is Easter A Good Time To Visit Finland?
Yes, Easter is a good time to visit Finland, March in particular is generally a good time to visit especially if Easter falls within this time period. Within late March and April the weather is pleasant, the days start to become longer therefore offering more time to explore and take part in outdoor activities. However, […]
On Top of the World at the North Pole
With average winter temperatures of -40°C and thick ice as far as the eye can see, the North Pole offers the ultimate challenge for any Arctic adventurer. There is only one sunrise every year (in March) and one sunset (in September), otherwise the region has either 24 hours of daylight or 24 hours of darkness. […]
How to dress for the Arctic
Many of our guests who are travelling to the Ice Hotel or the Glass Igloos ask us how they should dress for travel to the Arctic. Our friends have compiled this really useful video guide showing top tips on dressing for the arctic. Please note, if you book your tour package with us, we include […]