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Faroe Islands – WONDERFUL TRAVEL DESTINATION for bird watchers and photography fans
NordenBladet – In the midst of the stormy flow of the Atlantic Ocean there is the Faroe Archipelago consisting of 18 islands. The total area of the archipelago is 1 399 km2. The largest island is Streymoy, where the capital
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Stockholm´s museums: The Medieval Museum – tourist info, guides, pictures and videos (FREE ADMISSION!)
NordenBladet – The Medieval Museum is situated on the Helgeandsholmen island between the Royal Palace and the Opera. Entrance under Stockholmâs oldest stone bridge Norrbro. The exhibits tell of Stockholmâs emergence and the townâs development in the Middle Ages. The
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Sweden: Helgeandsholmen island in central Stockholm – home of the Riksdag Building and the Museum of Medieval Stockholm
NordenBladet – Helgeandsholmen is a small island in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is located north of Stadsholmen, and east of StrĂśmsborg, with which, together with Riddarholmen, it forms Gamla stan, the old town of Stockholm. Helgeandsholmen contains the Riksdag Building
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Iceland: Gyða Valtýsdóttir won the Nordic Council Music Prize 2019
NordenBladet – Icelandic performer and multi-instrumentalist GyĂ°a ValtĂ˝sdĂłttir (also known as KrĂa Brekkan) was awarded the 2019 Nordic Council Music Award at a formal ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden, last night. She was awarded the prize for her distinctive vocals, instrumental
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HOW TO DETERMINE if your Airbnb accommodation has secret cameras
NordenBladet – Security professionals share their knowledge on how to understand if there are secret cameras installed in the accommodation and how to protect yourself if you suspect you are being monitored. When Nealie and Andrew Barker and their five
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TWO-WEEK road trip with children to Finland – the planning of the trip, the route, and travel blog with photos
NordenBladet – Travelling in the Nordic countries is safe and within a short time you are able to visit several sightseeings. The Nordic people themselves prefer to travel more and more in the home country and other Nordic countries since
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Apply now! NORAM Scholarships for Americans to study in Norway
NordenBladet – The purpose of the scholarships is to provide financial support for Americans to study in Norway. By supporting post-graduate study or research in areas of mutual importance to Norway and the United States, we hope to bring the
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Explore Estonian Culture
NordenBladet – Estonia has a rich cultural heritage of folk song and dance, colourful handicrafts, wooden saunas and rustic food. Experience the traditional and modern sides of Estonian culture first hand at these markets, workshops, museums and festivals. Historical traditions
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Welcome to the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration 2019!
NordenBladet – In 2019 Estonia will festively celebrate the 150th anniversary of the song celebration â the first song celebration was held in Estonia in 1869. This summer the song celebration will take place for the 27th time and dance
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PROGRAM: Medieval Days in Tallinn’s Old Town
NordenBladt – The Medieval Days are one of the most important annual events of the Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union* since the year 2000. The Medieval Days take place in Tallinnâs Old Town every year on the first full
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HYGGE – a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness. What is Scandinavian Hygge? 10 common questions with answers
NordenBladet – Hygge (/ËhjuËÉĄÉ/ HEW-gÉ or /ËhuËÉĄÉ/ HOO-gÉ) is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment. As a cultural category with its sets of associated practices hygge has
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8 REASONS why you should go on a road trip in Nordic countries
NordenBladet – More and more people love to spend their holidays in Scandinavia because there is safe, amazing nature and a lot to do and everybody are obsessed with Scandinavian culture! This year NordenBladet gave out a Finland´s travel guide
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The Definition, History & Principles of Ethical Travel: What Is ECOTOURISM? + 17 Responsible travel tips
NordenBladet – In recent years, the growth of interest in responsible travel has outpaced that of traditional sun/sand tourism by an increasingly wide margin. What is ecotourism? How does it work? Why does it matter? And how can we, as
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TOP 12 Environmentally friendly attractions in Norway
NordenBladet – There are many places in Norway that follow the principles of eco-sustainability. Fjords, towering mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, northern lights and countless rivers: in Norway, nature is pure spectacle and the landscapes leave you breathless. They need to preserve
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50 AMAZING travel blogging tips
NordenBladet â Green Global Travel bloggers Bret Love and Mary Gabbett share 50 of their best Travel Blogging Tips from their first five years⌠1) If youâre in it for the long-term, start with your passion. Chronicling a RTW trip
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5 TIPS: A First time snorkeling guide for non-swimmers + VIDEO!
OHMYGOSSIP – Can I snorkel without being able to swim? The short answer is YES. Essentially, snorkeling is a surface sport. You donât even really go entirely under water. Plenty of non-swimmers snorkel all the time â I did it,
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