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Bringing Light in the Winter Darkness: Celebrating St. Lucia Day in Sweden | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. Bringing Light in the Winter Darkness: Celebrating St. Lucia Day in Sweden. On December 13, one of the most famous of all Swedish celebrations takes place: St. Lucia Day, a festival of light in the long, dark Scandinavian winter. Saffron buns), gingerbread cookies, coffee, and. Hot spiced mulled wine). Photo credit: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se. Nowadays schools, businesses, associations, and towns ...
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What to Read Before You Go, Part 1: Scandinavian Crime | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. What to Read Before You Go, Part 1: Scandinavian Crime. There must be something in the water in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark that helps authors write good mysteries, because Scandinavian crime writing has taken the world by storm. If you’re dreaming about an upcoming trip to Scandinavia — or reliving memories of a past visit — check out these authors. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. 8212; Sweden&...
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The Stave Churches of Norway: Architectural Treasures from the Middle Ages | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. The Stave Churches of Norway: Architectural Treasures from the Middle Ages. Urnes Stave Church. Photo by Espen Mills / Tasteofnationaltouristroutes.com. Detail of Urnes Stave Church. Photo by Espen Mills / Tasteofnationaltouristroutes.com / Visitnorway.com. Borgund Stave Church. Photo by Pål Bugge / Innovation Norway. Heddal Stave Church. Photo by Johan Berge / Innovation Norway. In the small town of V...
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Magical Light and Shifting Sands: Skagen and Its Artists | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. Magical Light and Shifting Sands: Skagen and Its Artists. Skagen with the Sand-Covered Church in the foreground. Photo by Jan Winther / VisitDenmark. Many of the scenes they captured on canvas can be seen at Skagens Museum, which houses more than 1,800 works by the Skagen painters. The Skagen Museum. Photo by Cees van Roeden / VisitDenmark. Opening Hours and Admission Fees:. Children 18 and under free.
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About | CROSSING TIME ZONES
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Where Travel and Global Issues Meet. Crossing Time Zones author Annika S. Hipple is a freelance writer, editor, and photographer specializing in travel, sustainability, and global issues, particular environment and international development. Her specialty is telling stories, both as a journalist and as a copywriter for businesses and organizations. For more about Annika, visit her website. Annika S. Hipple professional website. Annika's Seattle International Travel Examiner column. Great meeting you, too!
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Moose and Beavers and Bears, Oh My! Swedish Safari Tourism on the Rise | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. Moose and Beavers and Bears, Oh My! Swedish Safari Tourism on the Rise. Wildlife-loving travelers with dreams of going on safari can look to Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, and…Sweden? In Hälsingland. “This year we have extended the season and supplemented it with an additional hide, and all indications are that it will be the best summer ever. Is one operator that has been offering wolf, elk,...
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How'd they do that? Money-making ideas for travel companies: Part II: Why 35 Travel Industry Gurus Love Twitter
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How'd they do that? Money-making ideas for travel companies. Case studies and links to online and traditional travel suppliers and distributors who have made money in remarkable ways. Ideas for small and large travel sellers designed to help increase bottom-line revenue. Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Part II: Why 35 Travel Industry Gurus Love Twitter. If you read yesterday's blog post,. You saw 32 leading Travel Brands' tweets on how and why they participate in Twitter. Selling at low marketing costs. In orde...
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This Day in History: Swedish Traffic Switches Sides – September 3, 1967 | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. This Day in History: Swedish Traffic Switches Sides – September 3, 1967. Kungsgatan in Stockholm on Dagen H. You’ve heard of D-Day, but have you ever heard of Dagen H (Swedish for H Day)? Or the Right-Hand Traffic Diversion. On Sunday, September 3, 1967, Sweden changed from driving on the left-hand side of the road to driving on the right. As you might imagine, this switch was anything but easy. The fo...
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A Night of Bonfires and Song: Celebrating Valborgmässoafton (Walpurgis Eve) in Sweden | REAL SCANDINAVIA
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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO TRAVEL IN SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK, AND BEYOND. Culture & Heritage. News & Deals. A Night of Bonfires and Song: Celebrating Valborgmässoafton (Walpurgis Eve) in Sweden. Valborg celebration at Riddarholmen in Stockholm. Photo: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se. In the Swedish calendar, the last day of April is known as Valborgmässoafton (Valborg for short), or Walpurgis Eve. Throughout the country people gather around bonfires to celebrate spring and herald the coming of summer. Is a f...
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