hej scandinavia

Where better to experience the great Swedish outdoors than on a boat road through the famous archipelago. Some 30,000 islands lie offshore from Stockholm; Vaxholm and Grinda are two popular choices to visit but honestly, the list is endless. Go for a morning or a whole a day trip just enjoy the sheer beauty on offer.

Scandinavia is steeped in history yet with a welcoming and cosmopolitan vibe. Visiting the Vasa museum was incredible, where there is a fully restored 17th-century ship in all its glory. By night, venture into the city and head to the original ice hotel where you can bundle up and admire the ice carvings all lit up while sipping a cocktail from a frozen glass.

Visit a traditional working farm set amid the glorious scenery of the Sognefjord, surrounded by craggy mountains with views across the longest and deepest fjord in Norway. Learn a little of both the history, which dates back to Viking times and present-day traditions. For a fully local experience on your Costsaver trip, you can get to know a typical Scandinavian family and their day-to-day lives as well as sample the local homemade delicacies.