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Up a tree: Sweden’s latest creative hotel concept

April 12, 2011
Destinations

Scandinavia is known for its innovative design, but hoteliers in Sweden know how to take things one step further. First it was the original Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, then the Jumbo Hostel inside a decommissioned jet at Arlanda Airport. Now it’s Treehotel, which opened in the small northern town of Harads last July. If you’ve ever wanted to sleep in comfort high among the treetops, Treehotel is your chance. Located …Read the Rest

Conservation and sustainable development in Sweden’s Kosterhavet National Park: A conversation with park director Anders Tysklind

Conservation and sustainable development in Sweden’s Kosterhavet National Park: A conversation with park director Anders Tysklind
February 21, 2011
EcoZone

Off the west coast of Sweden, not far from the Norwegian border, lies Kosterhavet National Park, the country’s first marine …Read the Rest

Exploring Sweden’s Koster Islands

Exploring Sweden’s Koster Islands
February 16, 2011
Border Crossings

This summer I had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful Koster Islands off the west coast of Sweden. My article …Read the Rest

Music on the rocks: Geilo, Norway’s IceMusic festival kicks off Thursday

Music on the rocks: Geilo, Norway’s IceMusic festival kicks off Thursday
January 18, 2011
Nordic Corner

I’ve heard about ice hotels, ice bars, even ice movie screens, but this is a first for me: a music …Read the Rest

Gränna: Sweden’s Candyland

Gränna: Sweden’s Candyland
December 31, 2010
Destinations

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then the small town of Gränna, Sweden, may be your idea of heaven. Tucked …Read the Rest

St. Lucia Day, Seattle style

December 13, 2010
Nordic Corner

Having grown up bilingual and bicultural, I’ve always felt equally at home in both my countries, the U.S. and Sweden. …Read the Rest

Featured Photo: Boat at Smögen, west coast of Sweden

Featured Photo: Boat at Smögen, west coast of Sweden
December 3, 2010
In Focus

This summer I spent a month in Sweden, reconnecting with family and friends and just enjoying being back in a …Read the Rest

Christmas at Tivoli

November 19, 2010
Nordic Corner

Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens is once again geared up for the holidays, with lights, entertainment, shopping, and winter fun for …Read the Rest

Winter deals to Scandinavia from U.S. on SAS

November 18, 2010
Nordic Corner

SAS has announced a winter sale on fares from 60 U.S. cities to destinations throughout Scandinavia and beyond. Tickets must …Read the Rest

A Swedish Disney Christmas

December 25, 2009
Nordic Corner

Real Scandinavia is on hiatus over the holidays, but here’s a great article from Slate about one of Sweden’s more …Read the Rest

St. Lucia traditions in Sweden

December 13, 2009
Nordic Corner

Today, December 13, is one of the most famous of all Swedish celebrations: St. Lucia Day, a festival of light …Read the Rest