Exploring Norway’s Coast by Bus and Train
We did not have the budget to cruise down the Norwegian coast and see the fjords by sea. So we pieced together an overland itinerary to see as much of this scenic country as possible.
10 Tips to See Scandinavia without Going Broke
Scandinavia is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. It is also one of the most expensive places to visit. Darren writes about our tips on saving money in this region.
The Kungsleden Trek in Lapland [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time on the Kungsleden Trek above the arctic circle in the Lapland region of Northern Sweden.
To the Bitter End: Trekking on Lapland’s Kungsleden Trail
As we approached our first trek in Europe we knew that it would be unlike anything we had attempted to date. We would also be trekking in one of the harshest environments in the world, in Lapland, located above the Arctic Circle.
Memories of Sweden Revisited
Sandy writes about her return to Sweden 30 years after she was an exchange student in the country.
Most Livable Helsinki [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Helsinki, Finland! In 2012, Helsinki was named World Design Capital. In this video, you will see why.
Gulf of Finland Capitals: Tallinn and Helsinki
We have spent the past few days in the capital cities of Tallinn, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland. The two cities are located about 50 miles (80 kilometers) across the Gulf of Finland from one another. We enjoyed learning about the history and culture of both places.
Finding Old World Charm in Riga, Latvia [Video]
Catch up with the Trekking the Planet team as they cover their time in Riga, Latvia. In this video, you will see the sites around town as well as some of the Art Nouveau buildings that made Riga famous. At the end of the video, you will learn about their visit to the Skrivanek Day School in Riga.
Goodbye Asia, Hello Europe!
After over three months in Asia, Europe is the next continent on our journey. Our new experiences began with our first stop in Europe, Latvia.
Update from Riga [Video]
In this video, Sandy provides her first impressions of Europe. She also reviews our plans for the next few weeks.