Real Scandinavia is now Nordic Corner at Crossingtimezones.com

January 14, 2011
Uncategorized

Since launching Real Scandinavia and my other travel website, Crossing Time Zones, I’ve been struggling to find the time to maintain both while also continuing my work as a journalist and copywriter. After much thought, I have decided to merge the two into one site. Real Scandinavia can now be found within the Crossing Time Zones site, under the new name Nordic Corner. I hope you will follow me there …Read the Rest

Gränna: Sweden’s Candyland

Gränna: Sweden’s Candyland
December 31, 2010
Destinations & Dispatches

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, then the small town of Gränna, Sweden, may be your idea of heaven. Tucked …Read the Rest

Nordic Lights film festival coming up in Seattle

December 29, 2010
What's On

Seattle’s Nordic Heritage Museum is sponsoring its second annual Nordic Lights Film Festival next weekend, January 7-9, 2010. The lineup …Read the Rest

Christmas at Tivoli

Christmas at Tivoli
November 19, 2010
What's On

Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens is once again geared up for the holidays, with lights, entertainment, shopping, and winter fun for …Read the Rest

Winter deals to Scandinavia from U.S. on SAS

Winter deals to Scandinavia from U.S. on SAS
November 18, 2010
Travel Tips & Deals

SAS has announced a winter sale on fares from 60 U.S. cities to destinations throughout Scandinavia and beyond. Tickets must …Read the Rest

A Swedish Disney Christmas

December 25, 2009
Culture & Society

Real Scandinavia is on hiatus over the holidays, but here’s a great article from Slate about one of Sweden’s more …Read the Rest

St. Lucia traditions in Sweden

December 13, 2009
Culture & Society

Today, December 13, is one of the most famous of all Swedish celebrations: St. Lucia Day, a festival of light …Read the Rest

All about the Nobel Prize: History and trivia

December 10, 2009
Nordic Heritage

Every year on December 10, I think of my grandfather, who would have been 94 on this day this year. …Read the Rest

In the footsteps of Nobel laureates

December 7, 2009
Destinations & Dispatches

In my last post I wrote about the Nobel Prizes, which were awarded to President Obama and the other laureates …Read the Rest

‘Tis the season for Scandinavian book awards

December 2, 2009
Culture & Society

This time of year brings with it a slew of book award announcements from all over Scandinavia. Here’s the latest …Read the Rest

Helsinki named World Design Capital for 2012

December 1, 2009
In the News

The International Council of Societies of Industries Design (Icsid) announced last week that it has designated Helsinki the World Design …Read the Rest