Photo of the Month: Aurora Surprise
We were surprised too. Northern lights already? It’s not even winter yet… But, like almost everything about nature in the Nordic Region, the northern lights are unpredictable. So here we are with a...
View ArticleIn Focus: Lapland’s Reindeer Culture
In today’s installment of In Focus, let’s get to know more about Santa’s sleigh-pullers and Lapland’s best known creatures. The reindeer. They’re not just cute animals. They’re an integral part of the...
View ArticlePhoto of the Month: Chasing Waterfalls
Autumn brings a chill to the air in Iceland, but that only means you’ll want to sit a little closer to your favourite travel mate at stunning viewpoints, like the Kolugljúfur waterfall—pictured above...
View ArticleMy Iceland: The “Other” Flatey Island
Which one? We get that a lot in Iceland. In a small country with strict traditional naming laws it’s not uncommon to encounter many people sharing the same names. For example, within the ranks of...
View ArticlePhoto of the Month – Changing Seasons in Iceland
The seasons are changing here in the Nordics and that also mean it’s time for a new Nordic Photo of the Month! This past month, Iceland — like most of the Nordic region — has seen its first major...
View ArticleFriday Photo Roundup: Insta-Iceland
Hold on to your seats, it’s time for another round of Friday Photo Roundup! Come along for the ride as we scour Instagram to find the most captivating, poignant, quirky, beautiful, funny and...
View ArticleFirst Hurtigruten Cruise? Tips for your Maiden Voyage
Whether it’s your first time ever on a cruise, or just your first experience with the Hurtigruten coastal voyage, we’re here with some tips to make sure it’s all smooth sailing. Get your feet wet...
View ArticlePhoto of the Month: Scotland’s Colourful Skye
Double rainbows are considered auspicious in many cultures, and it seems that luck was on Ray Korsch‘s side in Scotland. Ray and his family travelled on a custom-made version of Nordic Visitor’s...
View ArticleIn brief: Iceland’s volcanic Westman Islands
Known as “The Land of Fire & Ice”, Iceland is a veritable playground for geology enthusiasts. One area in particular truly puts the “fire” in the nickname: the Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)....
View ArticleNordic Photo of the Month: Iceland Rocks!
When Mike Murat and his family visited Iceland in June, they left no stone unturned on their 8-day journey. Travelling on Nordic Visitor’s South and West in Detail self-drive tour, they packed their...
View ArticleFriday Photo Roundup: Summertime Magic in the Nordics
Welcome to Friday Photo Roundup! Summertime is a short but magical time of year here in the Nordic countries, a season when sunsets linger, nature blooms and old traditions and folklore come to life....
View ArticleFriday Photo Roundup: Festive Times in the Nordics
We here at Nordic Visitor don’t let our travellers have all the fun — after all, just look at where we live and work! In this week’s edition of Friday Photo Roundup, we’re following the fun-loving...
View ArticlePhoto of the Month: Autumnal Iceland
“When is the best time to visit Iceland?” If only there was an easy answer for that. Although Iceland‘s chilly name may put some people off the idea of visiting outside of summer months, it is indeed a...
View ArticleFriday Photo Roundup – Northern Lights Are Here!
There’s something brighter and more colourful lately about our #nordicvisitor traveller photos from Instagram. What’s happening? The northern lights happened. Yes indeed, the magical aurora borealis...
View ArticleMythical Scotland: Exploring the Legends
Scotland: a land steeped in legends, superstitions and folklore. Imagine a time before scientific reasoning could explain the sudden shifts in Scotland’s fickle weather, the strange land formations...
View ArticleFriday Photo Roundup – Icelandic Horses
For this week’s Friday Photo Roundup we’re corralling Icelandic horses on Instagram. The Icelandic horse is more than just a pretty face; this animal commands a lot respect. It’s been around since the...
View ArticleA little something about Christmas in the Nordics
The Nordics are the homeland of Santa Claus, where we have delicious glögg to sip after hearty smorgasbords and colourful twinkling lights all over—even up in the sky! So it should come as no surprise...
View ArticleChristmas in Iceland with the Yule Lads
Christmas folklore In Iceland, like its food, language and landscapes, is a bit more extreme than in neighbouring Nordic countries. While Scandinavia has its fill of unique Yuletide traditions (for...
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