9 of the Best Nova Scotia Experiences
One of Eastern Canada’s Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia is almost completely surrounded by sea. With over 13,000km of coastline, it has more than its share of beautiful beaches and candy-striped lighthouses.
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Whether you plan to stay within easy reach of Reykjavik or want to escape to the far north, Iceland has plenty of amazing accommodation options on offer.
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With so many exceptional properties across Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Norway, it can be tricky to choose between them. We've compiled this guide to help you select your ideal bolthole for winter.
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With summer officially turning to autumn on 22 September, the aurora borealis warms up for another season of cosmic light shows. The autumn equinox often produces some of the best northern lights activity, but if you head north to Lapland or Iceland any time this winter you have a good chance of experiencing nature’s greatest show...
Photographing the Northern Lights
Turn protons into pixels with William Gray's enlightening guide to snapping the aurora borealis.
The Best Hotels to See the Northern Lights in the World
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Visiting Iceland’s volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall by guide, Cathy Harlow
Expert guide, Cathy Harlow, recounts her experience of witnessing Iceland's spectacular volcanic eruption at Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula in June 2021.
Iceland’s Arctic Coast Way: Q&A with writer Felicity Cloake
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