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Northern Lights
Books
Our hand-picked selection of books to get you in the mood for a northern lights trip to the Nordic countries
Sarah Moss
A brilliantly-written memoir of a British woman who moved to Reykjavik with her family to teach at the University just after the economic crash. It’s a fascinating look at Icelandic culture as she struggles to fit into the close-knit society.
Alda Sigmundsdottir
The perfect book to read before visiting Iceland. It explains the enormous boom in tourism and its impacts; tips and hints for navigating the challenges and cultural differences; and - most interesting of all - what Icelanders think about tourism and the tourists who visit them.
Posts and articles
Wizz Air to launch four new London Luton routes
3rd August 2018 by Stuart
This brings a whole new meaning to the term "taking a wizz"...The newest British budget airline on the block, Wizz Air UK, have just announced the launch of four new winter routes from their London Luton base:Israeli seaside resort, Eilat (Ovda) - commencing 28th October 2018Tromsø in northern Norway - commencing 14th December 2018Grenoble in the French Alps - commencing 15th December 2018Verona in Italy - commencing 15th December 2018Already the second largest airline at the base, Wizz Air...
Fancy a Eurovision-inspired holiday?
15th June 2018 by Stuart
"My, my" (don't worry, I'll avoid the full ABBA rendition)Eurovision is upon us!Yep, it's that time of year again - signs that summer is on its way, and the opportunity to throw open your doors and invite people over for barbecues and celebratory Eurovision parties. In true British style, it often tends to be more about the party than the music, but that's ok...what better excuse to get together and laugh at strange songs, questionable costumes, mad presenters and iffy voting...
So how expensive is Iceland, really?
9th March 2020 by ScribbleStu
The short is answer is: very. But don’t let that put you off going. I’ve just come back from the land of fire and ice and here are my top tips for making the most of your stay, and your money. Iceland’s a fascinating place filled with breathtaking once-in-a-lifetime scenery and natural wonders. With a limited amount of time in the country you’ll want to make the most of it. So don’t wait until you’re there to find out how close your accommodation is to stuff, or whether a particular...
Seven days in Tibet
15th February 2015 by Follow Me East
Tibet is one of those mythical places that stirs the imagination and fuels the travel bug. Nicknamed 'the Land of the Snows', winter might not seem like the best time to go, however when we found ourselves in Nepal in December we were too close not to drop in on her mysterious Northern neighbour. Braving the elements, the snowed-in passes and the burden of Chinese bureaucracy, Follow Me East spent seven days in Tibet. On the road trip of a lifetime we discovered a landscape that left us...
Brilliant stargazing destinations
22nd February 2021 by Andy
If you live in a city, you know it’s almost impossible to look up at the sky at night and see more than a couple of stars clearly. But just because you don’t see them, it doesn’t mean they’re not there. The beauty of the night sky can still be seen today all over the world in places that aren’t so overwhelmed with air and light pollution. But some spots offer such beautiful views of the night sky, they simply take our breath away. Here are a few of them that you simply can’t miss if...
The most extreme hotels in the world
24th February 2021 by Andy
With such easy internet access nowadays, it can be hard to travel and feel like you are truly discovering some exotic and different. And especially if you travel often, you can soon begin to feel tired of the same old cookie-cutter hotel rooms. So we’ve put together a list of the most extreme hotels in the world to get you inspired for your future travels or to simply enjoy a virtual tour around the globe.Poseidon Undersea ResortAs if Fiji wasn’t exotic enough of a travel destination...
Europes top destinations in 2017
20th February 2017 by Andy
Wondering where in Europe to spend your holidays this year? What are the European destinations you need to see? Let’s check out the top ‘unmissable’ spots for 2017:FranceVisitors can explore France’s natural and cultural attractions this year, a range of new tourism incentives on offer. The country boasts exciting attractions, including the Museum of Modern Art. You can attend the Côte-d’Azur garden festival, from 1 April to 1 May.If you head to Monaco in May, you’ll experience...
7 reasons to visit Sweden
8th February 2022 by Travel on Inspiration
It’s the home of Abba, Ikea and Volvo - but is Sweden really worth visiting? Here are just 7 amazing reasons to make this country your next travel destination.Impressive lakesSweden has some incredible natural wonders, one of the most unique being its lakes. These are popular holiday treats and you’ll find plenty of campsites and log cabins to rent around them. You can hike around, go fishing or take a boat trip. Sweden’s bath houses are always worth visiting and are a great place to...
This week's successes: 25th February 2024
24th February 2024 by Stuart
Three wins and a prize update to let you know about this week.New winnersAn ecstatic Christina had her first ever win after entering a HarperCollins and Aurora Zone competition that we featured in December: “OMG!! I have got my first ever WIN! And it's such an epic prize! I'm going on a solo all inclusive escorted group tour to Finland to (hopefully) see the Northern Lights!!! Overjoyed doesn't cover it! … I'm going to be pinching myself for a long time as I've requested to travel in March...
Our BIG List of Competition Winners
15th March 2024 by Stuart
Think nobody wins competitions? Think again! This is a list of all people who have reported winning a competition in our Facebook competitions group. As you can see, there are absolutely loads! This list covers the last 6-ish years and the prize wins amount to hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of trips, from hotel stays to long-haul adventures. Many of our members have won multiple prizes, which I've numbered beside their names. The luckiest person on our list is Dan with a...
Blogs
Looking for more? The following top UK travel bloggers have covered trips to see the Northern Lights breaks in the following blog posts