Since opening in 2022, the Forest Lagoon has emerged as one of Iceland's finest geothermal spas – but how does it compare to the Blue Lagoon and Sky Lagoon? Last month, Joel Rabinowitz went to find out. … more about Inside the Forest Lagoon: Iceland's best geothermal spa?
Spread across a rocky outcrop at the entrance to one of the largest fjord systems on Earth is Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Here's everything you need to know before you visit one of the world's smallest and most remote cities. … more about An expert's guide to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland
Recently back from the snowy wilds of Finnish Lapland, Steff Sargeant shares her expert opinions on the renowned Wilderness Hotels, Javri Lodge & Northern Light Village. … more about Inside Lapland’s best hideaways: From Wilderness Hotels to Northern Lights Village
Scattered off the northwest coast of mainland Norway, around 200 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, are the Lofoten Islands – a chain of jagged, mountainous islands rising dramatically from the frigid waters of the Norwegian Sea. Here’s all you need to know before you visit. … more about An expert's guide to the Lofoten Islands
Easily accessible from Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is a 300-kilometre loop linking the standout sights of southwest Iceland, offering a captivating snapshot of the country’s breathtaking natural wonders. … more about An expert's guide to Iceland's Golden Circle
Iceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights – but where exactly are the best places to maximise your chances when aurora hunting? Here are some of the very best Northern Lights viewing locations in Iceland. … more about The best places to see the Northern Lights in Iceland
Seeing the Northern Lights is a mesmerising experience – but they tend to appear rather differently to the naked eye when compared to photographs captured on modern cameras and smartphones. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about the aurora borealis. … more about Can you see the Northern Lights with the naked eye?
It’s official – Finland is, according to a new United Nations report, still the happiest country on earth. And their Nordic cousins aren't too far behind. … more about Finland: The happiest country on Earth – again
With well over 1,000 fjords along Norway's coastline, narrowing down which ones to visit and where to base yourself presents quite the challenge. So, to help point you in the right direction, we’ve picked out 10 of Norway’s most majestic fjords. … more about Our guide to Norway’s most majestic fjords: From the west coast to the Arctic Circle
Ilulissat may be most renowned as one of the best places in the world to see icebergs, but in recent years it has also developed a reputation for offering some of Greenland's most innovative accommodation experiences, including a series of off-grid wilderness lodges. … more about Unique places to stay in and around Ilulissat, Greenland
Want to know the best place to see the Northern Lights this winter? Scandinavia expert Sophie Sadler has put together a list of her favourite destinations. … more about Where to see the Northern Lights 2025/2026
Around 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle on the west coast of Greenland is Ilulissat, a town of 4,800 people renowned for majestic icebergs that float down the nearby fjord into Disko Bay. Here's everything you need to know if you're considering a trip to this spectacular part of Greenland. … more about The ultimate travel guide to Ilulissat, Greenland
Fresh from a recent trip to Ilulissat, Senior Content Specialist Joel Rabinowitz shares his experience sailing among icebergs, dog sledding through the wilderness and seeing the Northern Lights in this spectacular part of Greenland. … more about Just back from: Ilulissat, Greenland
As the year draws towards a close, we look ahead to the destinations across Scandinavia and the Nordics that we expect to shape your travel plans over the coming 12 months – from the frozen wilds of Greenland’s west coast to Finland’s idyllic Turku Archipelago. … more about Explore our 2025 hot list
Witnessing the otherworldly spirals of the Northern Lights is, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our specialists have picked our their favourites stays in Finnish Lapland, designed for viewing the aurora. … more about Finland’s best glass igloos and aurora hotels
