Category: Nordics
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Nordics itinerary: 3 weeks in Iceland, Denmark, Sweden & Finland
This 3 week Nordics itinerary covers Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, combining road trips, city breaks and scenic ferry travel. It’s a well-paced route that balances natural landscapes with walkable cities across Northern Europe.
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Iceland bucket list: 10 experiences you shouldn’t miss
Planning a trip to Iceland? This guide covers 10 must-do experiences, from waterfalls and black sand beaches to geothermal baths and wildlife encounters. Based on my own trip, these are the highlights I’d recommend for first-time visitors.
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Iceland Golden Circle: One day road trip itinerary
This Iceland Golden Circle itinerary covers the best stops on a day trip from Reykjavik, including geysers, waterfalls, a volcanic crater and Thingvellir National Park — plus tips on whether to self-drive or book a guided tour.
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Can you see puffins from Reykjavik? What to know before booking a tour
You can see puffins from Reykjavik by joining a boat tour to nearby islands, but only at certain times of the year. This guide explains what those tours are like, how close you’ll get, and what other options are available for seeing puffins in Iceland.
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Iceland South Coast itinerary: Visit waterfalls + black sand beach
This Iceland South Coast itinerary covers a full-day road trip from Reykjavik, including waterfalls, a black sand beach, a plane wreck and scenic coastal viewpoints — plus practical tips to help you plan your route and make the most of your time.
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How to visit the Sólheimasandur plane wreck in Iceland
The Sólheimasandur plane wreck is one of Iceland’s most unusual photo spots, located on the black sand plains along the country’s south coast. Visitors can walk about 40 minutes from the parking area to reach the wreck — or take a shuttle or ATV tour to get there more quickly.
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Reykjavik travel guide: What to know before visiting Iceland’s capital
Reykjavik is the gateway to Iceland’s spectacular landscapes, from waterfalls and geysers to volcanic beaches and geothermal spas. This guide explains when to visit, how to get around the city and the best things to do while exploring Iceland’s colourful capital.
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Swedish countryside in a day trip from Stockholm: Sigtuna and Uppsala itinerary
If you’re heading to Sweden and want to see some adorable Swedish towns, here’s how to see both Sigtuna and Uppsala in a day trip from Stockholm.
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How to get from Stockholm to Helsinki by boat
While flying may be the quickest way to travel between Stockholm and Helsinki, the boat journey offers views of the natural beauty of the Baltic region without the stress of air travel. Here’s how to get from Stockholm to Helsinki by boat!
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6 cool facts that you probably didn’t know about the Åland Islands
Over the course of my 2 days in Åland, our guides told us a number of cool facts about our current location. Here’s a few that might inspire you to include the Åland Islands in your next Nordics trip itinerary!