Sweden lists entire country on Airbnb – Freedom to roam act makes it possible
From the southernmost fishing village in Sweden, resting on the Baltic seaside, all up to the wide wilderness and mountain peaks in the north, the who...
Allemansrätten – In Sweden nature exists in its own right, but you’re free to visit
In Sweden there’s a law known as the freedom to roam, or more officially, The Right of Public Access. In Swedish it’s called Allemansrätten, and it ex...
Advertisement from tour guides damaging Iceland
The travel industry in Iceland has a great responsibility when it comes to protecting the fragile nature of the volcanic island. Regrettably they don’...
Hekla Volcano ready to erupt as a large earthquake rocks south Iceland
Iceland is a volcanic island sitting on top of the Atlantic ridge and Icelanders are constantly reminded of that. Yesterday the farmers and summer cot...
The return of the wolf in Scandinavia – Five wolfs observed in Denmark
Wolfs have returned to Denmark according to local zoologists who have obtained DNA evidence supporting the claim. At least five individuals, including...
One might think summer has arrived in Iceland – But don’t be fooled.
There is an unusually warm air over Iceland these days and the predictions for the next few days look great. Yesterday the heat was spectacular in the...
Roads made from recycled plastic may be the thing to come in Iceland (VIDEO)
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has funded preliminary research into roads made from recycled plastic waist instead of conventional asph...
An avalanche injures a man in Esja, near Reykjavik
A man was seriously injured in a snow avalanche in the Esja mountain yesterday afternoon. The man managed to make his way alone down to a hiking path ...