The amount and variety of berries throughout the Scandinavian wild is sheer endless. Summers are short but very intense and the long days make for an annual feast in the northern summer months.
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Foraging mushrooms Picking mushrooms in northern Europe is a great way to free and delicious food. With sheer endless forests and suitable habitats Finland, Sweden and Norway are a paradise for every…
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There are 187,888 lakes in Finland and you can catch a fish in every single one of them. Finland is one of the best fishing destinations in the world and you’ll have more than enough opportunities to persue your fishing dreams. We have picked some of the best fishing lakes for your next adventure.
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Yes, we are actually talking about the ‘weed’ that grows behind the house. Stinging nettle is a widely overlooked ingredient in most kitchens and people categorize it rather as weed than anything…
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In spring wild garlic (swe.: ramslök lat.: Allium ursium) covers the forest-floors in Sweden and many other European countries. With its distinctive garlic taste this plant lives up to its name. We…
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The traditional and famous Finnish cinnamon pastries called Korvapuusti (literally: slap/cuff on the ear) are the perfect treat for young and old alike. When temperatures drop in autumn it’s the time of…
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The arctic region of Finnmark is the most remote and wildest area in Europe. Yet it is fairly easy to get there and it’s a beautiful travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts, nature…
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Finnmark (nor.: Fylke) is the northern most region in Europe and one for the purists. All roads to the North come to an end here. It’s a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, inviting…
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You might have heard already rumors and first hand stories about the man-eating mosquitos from the North – dark clouds consisting of an indeterminable amount of individual mosquitos that will hunt you…
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Plan a road trip or travel through Scandinavia? Even move there permanently? Want to survive on fish in the wild but don’t know how yet? We can help you out!