Episodes
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Published 11/01/18
Radio DJ Kevin Cole shares why he goes back to Iceland every year to explore the country's impressive contemporary music scene, dramatic landscapes, and ancient Viking culture.
Published 08/22/18
Rick provides a brief introduction to his Scandinavia/Baltics playlist, a collection of audio files designed to help you plan and enjoy your best possible trip.
Published 05/25/18
A pair of documentary producers share what they learned interviewing the residents of Christiania, a communal society tucked right inside — and yet worlds away from — downtown Copenhagen.
Published 05/25/18
Pål Johansen, a Norwegian tour guide, describes how the summer solstice is celebrated in Scandinavia, where the official start of summer is a big party.
Published 11/17/17
The Norwegian reality TV show "Alt for Norge" brings 12 Norwegian-Americans to Norway for the first time. A producer and contestant from the show describe what happens when the contestants compete to adapt to Norwegian everyday life.
Published 07/12/17
A Norwegian and a Swedish tour guide give an inside look at the (mostly) friendly rivalries between Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.
Published 07/12/17
Scandinavian tour guides give a taste of Norse mythology to help travelers better understand the Vikings' complex view of the cosmos.
Published 07/12/17
Friends from Norway, Denmark, and Sweden compare notes on their favorite national dishes, from lutefisk and lefse to pickled herring and Swedish meatballs.
Published 01/30/17
Tour guides from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark discuss what unites, and what divides, these Scandinavian siblings.
Published 10/01/16
Tour guides Lisa Rybloom and Pål Johansen explain how to enjoy Norway’s famous fjords, rich Viking heritage, and modern Scandinavian culture — without breaking the bank — in one of the world’s most expensive countries for travelers.
Published 08/15/16
Lisa Rybloom, tour guide to Scandinavia, tips for enjoying Norway's scenic fjord country.
Published 07/31/14
Tour guide Åsa Danielsson from Stockholm explains how a strong sense of ethics and fairness shapes the social order in Sweden.
Published 03/06/14
Åsa Danielsson, a tour guide from Stockholm, shares her favorite spots in this charming city of islands and parks.
Published 09/26/13
Two guides to Scandinavia talk about crime fiction from Sweden and other Scandinavian countries, where authors like Steig Larsson have used novels as a way to examine and critique their societies.
Published 04/11/13
Rick talks with travel writer Fred Plotkin about the art of the Finnish sauna.
Published 02/20/12
Author Neil Taylor explains how much the Baltic countries have brightened up in the 20 years since they shook off Soviet Communism.
Published 02/20/12
In this excerpt from his book, "Travel as a Political Act," Rick takes a look at the Danes' recipe for happiness, explores their strong social ethic, and spends time in Copenhagen's famous hippy commune, Christiania.
Published 08/29/11
Travel writer Fred Plotkin, who calls Finland one of his favorite places, discusses the country's egalitarian and collaborative outlook; its devotion to the arts and nature; and its love of saunas.
Published 08/29/11
Stockholm-based tour guide Marita Bergman provides a glimpse into her home city and gives suggestions for exploring the Swedish countryside.
Published 08/29/11
Marita Bergman explains the rituals Swedes enjoy to accompany the long days marking the start of summer.
Published 08/29/11
Swedish guide Marita Bergman explains how to get back to nature in the Swedish countryside.
Published 08/29/11
Rick talks with two Baltics experts about Estonia. The country is turning into a popular destination for travelers who want to mix Old World charm with the energy of modern Europe.
Published 08/29/11