GPS treasure hunt attracts bounty hunters to Finland
A new orienteering phenomenon known as ‘geocaching’ has seen more than 1,500 enthusiasts descend on a Finnish campsite in the hope of uncovering ‘buri...
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Le Boreal cruise ship stops at Iceland’s Port of Hafnarfjordur
The Port of Hafnarfjordur saw the arrival of the luxurious Le Boreal cruise ship this summer, docking four times throughout July. On its route to Hafn...
New geothermal spa opens close to Iceland’s Golden Circle
A new geothermal spa has opened in the small town of Laugarvatn, just an hour from Iceland’s capital, on the popular Golden Circle route.
Honeymoon ‘hitman’ tumour may prevent trial
The alleged hitman in the notorious South Africa honeymoon murder could escape trial due to a brain tumour, magistrates in the country have announced....
Tours in Iceland: ATV adventures and more
Iceland’s rugged terrain allows adventure seekers to choose from a range of thrilling tours in Iceland, especially ATV tours with leading travel provi...
Stranded mountaineers in lucky Greenland rescue
A group of British climbers, cut off on their route by rising floodwaters, have been rescued from polar bear territory in Greenland by pure chance.
One killed and four injured in Norway polar bear attack
A British schoolboy has been killed and four other people injured after a viscous polar bear attack in Norway.
Swede attempts kitchen nuclear reactor
A Swedish man who tried to set up a nuclear reactor in his home has said his experiment was “under control” but “crazy”.