The history of the Nordic regions is a fascinating one. Read some of our articles below to find out more about Nordic history and traditions…
Baltics: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania The Baltic region has a rich cultural heritage and history. The Baltics are home to some stunning nature, and today, Baltic countries are known for their innovative and technologically-minded societies. There are some striking similarities …
The flags of the Nordic countries are surprisingly similar: sharing the same bold, earthy colours, a universal cross design, and mutual symbolism. Find out more about the fascinating flag history of the region and learn about the history of the …
The Horseback Band It’s 1675. Danish troops are storming the Hovdala Castle in Kvidinge, Sweden, in another attempt to conquer the once Danish-owned land of Skåne. Despite losing the battle on the sea, and simultaneously facing a northern offensive from …
Some countries have footballs, some countries have rugby. In the Nordic countries, ice hockey is the sport of choice for many (both to play and follow). In Finland and Sweden in particular, ice hockey is extremely popular, and a big …
Nordic design has been a tour de force in the world, ever since the invention of the Viking longboat in 1000 AD. Cut to centuries of development later, and still the ‘Norden’ steam ahead and conquer the world with innovations …
What happens in a sauna? Saunas can be enjoyed in many different ways: long discussions on various topics such as politics are common, business deals are made and concluded in the sauna. Sometimes the sauna is the perfect place for …
The rest of the world has had a fascination with all things Nordic for a while now, but 2016’s hygge hype saw interest skyrocket as an attractive Scandi lifestyle concept met with an ever-growing cultural obsession with image-centric social media …
