Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, with a population of around 600,000, making it home to nearly a third of the country’s total population. This gives you an idea of just how compact and manageable Latvia is…
6 of the Best Lithuanian Foods to Try
Lithuania rounded out my tour of the Baltic countries, and it did not disappoint. It was extremely clean, had so much green space, friendly locals, and some of the most visible support I’ve seen for Ukraine. Since I had tried…
Guide for Winter in Kiruna, Swedish Lapland
Swedish Lapland is a magical winter experience. Lapland is the term used when describing all of Northern Scandinavia and it is what I imagine as a quintessential Scandinavian winter. It has all the winter activities like dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross…
Celebrating Valborg in Uppsala, Sweden
Most Swedes celebrate holidays the Eve of the actual day and Valborg is no exception. Every April 30th, the Eve of May 1st or May Day, Swedes gather to celebrate the long anticipated arrival of spring! This is exciting…because winter…
Benefits of The Scandinavian Sleep Method
When I moved to Sweden, I noticed something interesting at the hotels we stayed at, and when we began shopping for a bed. Instead of one large duvet, there were two smaller ones on the bed. Curious, I looked into…
Costa Rica’s Path to Sustainability: A Global Model
Costa Rica is the perfect travel destination for hikers, wildlife lovers, beach goers, and anyone looking for an adventure. As it’s known for it’s pristine rainforests and waters, wildlife, and biodiversity. However, Costa Rica’s sustainable journey has not always been…