Medium • 8th April 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Seeing the Northern Lights

Gazing out across a frozen lake in Finnish Lapland, not far from Rovaniemi, a silvery haze emerges on the northern horizon. At first, it’s barely perceptible — only a very subtle glow above the dark silhouette of snow-cloaked conifer trees in the distance. It’s only because we can see a band of green on camera that we know for sure what we’re looking at.

Culture Trip • 28th September 2021

The Ultimate Road Trip Around Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula

Jutting into the North Atlantic Ocean, like a giant finger pointing towards Greenland , the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a microcosm of Iceland's most spectacular landscapes. From vast lava fields to glacier-capped volcanoes and black sand beaches, there’s awe-inspiring scenery virtually everywhere you look.

Culture Trip • 14th December 2021

A Winter Travel Guide to Rovaniemi, Finland

At a latitude of 66.5° north, Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, sits almost exactly on the Arctic Circle. Blanketed in snow for around half the year, it’s a fantastic base for venturing into Europe’s largest wilderness on husky sledding, snowmobiling, ski trekking and Northern Lights-chasing adventures.

PA Media Training • 29th April 2019

Copenhagen: One of Europe’s Brightest Emerging Culinary Hotspots

Denmark might not automatically spring to mind when plotting a trip to one of Europe’s many enticing culinary hotspots. Ubiquitous pastries and bacon aside, it has seldom been considered among the continent’s gastronomic highlights, renowned more for extortionate alcohol prices than outstanding cuisine. Until recently, that is.

Culture Trip • 30th September 2021

Icelandic Filming Destinations Every Nordic Noir Fan Must Visit

Iceland’s rugged volcanic landscapes, remote fishing villages and majestic fjords provide the perfect backdrop to chilling crime fiction and mysterious sci-fi television dramas, such as Trapped, Fortitude and Katla.

Culture Trip • 27th January 2022

A Solo Traveller’s Guide to the Scottish Highlands

The Scottish Highlands are home to some of Britain’s most dramatic landscapes – from craggy peaks and tranquil lochs to heather-clad moorlands and remote windswept beaches.

Culture Trip • 14th February 2022

A Solo Traveller's Guide to the Hebridean Islands

Mellow, mist-wreathed and atmospheric: Hebridean landscapes range from jagged mountains and dazzling white-sand beaches to sweeping moorlands dotted with lochs. A unique blend of prehistoric, Norse and Gaelic influences shapes a rich cultural heritage, which is reflected in numerous archaeological sites and coastal villages.

Culture Trip • 1st March 2022

The Best Places to See the Northern Lights Around the World

The Northern Lights are one of nature’s most enthralling spectacles, illuminating the sky with ethereal green ripples – and sometimes hints of violet and red. In destinations such as Finland, Iceland and Alaska, hunting for the aurora borealis can be combined with a whole host of exhilarating activities.

Culture Trip • 30th September 2021

The Best Things To Do in Siglufjörður, Iceland’s Northernmost Town

Less than 40km south of the Arctic Circle lies the picturesque fishing town of Siglufjörður, tucked between rugged mountains at the tip of the Tröllaskagi peninsula.

Culture Trip • 14th December 2021

The Top Things to Do in Finnish Lapland

Finnish Lapland's vast expanses of coniferous forests, glistening lakes and ancient fells can be explored through a whole host of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, ski trekking, husky sledding and snowmobiling.