The Viking Village of Birka, Sweden
Calling the Swedish site of Birka a Viking village requires a lot of imagination, because, well, unless you’re an archeologist willing to do some digging, there’s not much to see in Birka.
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Many Ways to Visit Trondheim, Norway
Whether arriving in Trondheim Norway via one of the St. Olav Pilgrim routes or otherwise, the city deserves a few days visit. Here are things to do and suggested Trondheim hotels and restaurants.
Five Top Day Hikes in Sweden
Our favorite day hikes in Sweden. These top hiking trails in Scandinavia offer great scenery and routes for various abilities. Read on for where to stay and eat when trekking in Jämtland Sweden and into Norway.
A Self-Guided Bike Tour of Stockholm
A self-guided bike tour of Stockholm is a great way to take in everything the city has to offer: historic neighborhoods, parks, public art, and great views.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Estonia
There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Estonia. Here is the list, with links to the ones we’ve visited, which in this case, is both.
2018: The Year in Photos
Our year in travel: 50 photos of our travels in 2018. Sweden, Malawi, Russia, Italy, and India were the highlights.
TravelPast50 Year in Review 2018: Art and Adventure
2018 was the Year of Art and Adventure, new places, new activities, wildly crealtive people, more time back home, and some separate trips for Tom and Kris.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full name of the country that we usually just shorten to England. Of course, Great Britain includes England, Scotland, … Read more