7 Icelandic inflight movies to watch when you fly with Icelandair
Now we are certainly not suggesting that you should book a flight with Icelandair just to watch these movies, but if you already have a flight booked or are contemplating a trip to the land of fire and ice (you really should), then it is a great opportunity to watch some Icelandic films that are… Continue reading 7 Icelandic inflight movies to watch when you fly with Icelandair
Welcome to Denmark’s second city – Aarhus
Many people outside of Denmark may be unfamiliar with Denmark’s second city. Billund? No that’s Lego HQ. Gothenberg? No, that’s Sweden. While capital Copenhagen draws international attention, Aarhus crams a lot into its small space. With a flight time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes from London Stansted to Aarhus airport, it’s a simple vacation… Continue reading Welcome to Denmark’s second city – Aarhus
Get a fresh taste of Scandinavian cuisine in London, with Ekte Nordic Kitchen
One of the reasons we love the Nordic region is the fresh, flavourful food. But being based in West Sussex in the UK, there aren’t many choices for authentic Scandinavian cuisine. Step in Ekte Nordic Kitchen. Based in Bank in London, Ekte serves up a modern take on traditional Nordic cuisine in a cool and,… Continue reading Get a fresh taste of Scandinavian cuisine in London, with Ekte Nordic Kitchen
Five new things we did in Copenhagen this summer
We returned to one of our favourite cities again this June, to stay in new luxurious hotels, discover some new places, and sample more delicious food and drinks. The weather was glorious, and we enjoyed walking around shops, gardens and landmarks, as well as relax in the hotel pool and sauna. So here are our… Continue reading Five new things we did in Copenhagen this summer
From poker player to distillery entrepreneur: we meet founder of award-winning Swedish craft distillery Norrbottens
Back in October on a trip up to northern Sweden I got to experience an evening sampling gin with an incredible five-course meal at Swedens’s northernmost distillery, Norrbottens. Along with some drink mixing classes by the awesome Mixed by Bella, it was a perfect evening. So I decided to find out a little more about… Continue reading From poker player to distillery entrepreneur: we meet founder of award-winning Swedish craft distillery Norrbottens
Danish initiative GreenKayak offers the chance to clean waste from the world’s waterways while enjoying the view
Nordic Watchlist got to speak to Danish-based non-profit excursion company GreenKayak about how they are tackling the problem of plastic waste in Copenhagen, and beyond. Tell us about the GreenKayak concept We started to collect trash floating around the waters of Copenhagen during private tours. Tobias, a professional sea kayaking instructor, paddled around the canals… Continue reading Danish initiative GreenKayak offers the chance to clean waste from the world’s waterways while enjoying the view
Culture Lovers Copenhagen: Five highlights from our long weekend in spring
In March we made our first trip outside of the UK since the summer of 2020 due to pandemic restrictions, and we chose to return to the Danish capital of Copenhagen for some art and culture. Our trip was timed to coincide with the Copenhagen Documentary Film Festival, and we did a mix of work… Continue reading Culture Lovers Copenhagen: Five highlights from our long weekend in spring
GUEST POST: Danish actress Mette Løjborg-Hansen tells us her 5 favourite places in Denmark
Freelance Danish actress Mette loves enjoying what her homeland has to offer – so we asked her to list her five favourite places in Denmark to spend her time. 1. My Hometown in South Denmark I am from the south end of Denmark, I have spent loads of my upbringing here. Being an actress and… Continue reading GUEST POST: Danish actress Mette Løjborg-Hansen tells us her 5 favourite places in Denmark
Discover the world’s best gin: Hernö Gin from Sweden
Hernö Gin is the most awarded craft gin producer in the world. The founder and team are proud pioneers who started the first gin distillery in Sweden back in 2011, making it also the northernmost gin distillery in the world! With a total focus on quality, they utilise and are inspired by the nature of Sweden that… Continue reading Discover the world’s best gin: Hernö Gin from Sweden
5 minute Fika: Surfing in Sweden with Sara Roosvall
We discovered Swedish surfer Sara Roosvall after seeing an awesome short film about her, set in Kullaberg in southern Sweden. The video by Shoulder Films shows off this stunning area and Sara enjoying surfing there – something you don’t often associate with Sweden. We caught up for a fika with Sara to find out more… Continue reading 5 minute Fika: Surfing in Sweden with Sara Roosvall
Snowboarder Rúnar Pétur from East Iceland on new Fjord Lines film
I’ve travelled to Iceland many times over the years and one part that I truly fell in love with was the east. I last visited there in March 2015, during a solar eclipse, and the party I was travelling with were taken up onto a glacier by superjeep where the views were just incredible. We… Continue reading Snowboarder Rúnar Pétur from East Iceland on new Fjord Lines film
Hello Oslo tells us about Christmas Traditions in Norway
Welcome to our guest blog post by Hello Oslo, a fantastic site for discovering the best places to visit in Oslo, championing local businesses and entrepreneurs. They showcase bars, restaurants, hidden spots and hiking trails. Give them a follow on Instagram and when you do get to travel to the city, you’ll know all the… Continue reading Hello Oslo tells us about Christmas Traditions in Norway
Author of ‘Lagom’, Lola Åkerström, on Swedish culture and her latest projects
Lola Åkerström knows a thing or two about travel and culture. Growing up in Nigeria, she moved to Sweden in 2010 and is now based in Stockholm. She’s an award-winning travel and culture writer and photographer, author of Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well, and heads up various other business and social impact initiatives.… Continue reading Author of ‘Lagom’, Lola Åkerström, on Swedish culture and her latest projects
Dancing To The End Of The Earth with ‘Fram’
In 2013, Alex went on a work trip to Svalbard – an archipelago roughly 1200km from the North Pole, that is inhabited by more polar bears than people, and in the winter is almost permanently dark. The experience was unreal – waking up for breakfast and seeing the aurora outside the window was one of… Continue reading Dancing To The End Of The Earth with ‘Fram’
Travel: 48 Hours in Copenhagen
Here are our recommendations for how to get your hygge on and spend a weekend in the Danish capital enjoying the best of København! When to Go Any time! But we have been in January, and it was a little foggy and very quiet, so we recommend going in early or late summer to get… Continue reading Travel: 48 Hours in Copenhagen
TRAVEL: 5 Places we love in Sweden
With it being Sweden’s National Day today (6th June) we thought we would reminisce on some of the amazing places we have visited in Sweden, one of our favourite countries. It is easy to get to from the UK, and has so many diverse experiences on offer in any season. From luxury hotels and spas,… Continue reading TRAVEL: 5 Places we love in Sweden