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The Fascinating History of Smørrebrød, the Danish Open-Faced Sandwich

One of the first things you'll notice about any Scandinavian country you visit: they're big on great local food. Danish food, in particular, is among the best in the Scandinavian...

The Lights of Heaven: Norway’s Aurora Borealis

The Northern Lights-or the Aurora Borealis-have been fascinating us since our ancient ancestors first came to Europe. The indigenous Sámi of northern Scandinavia called them 'Guovssahas', which generally means "lights...
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Family Time at LEGOLAND® Billund

Located in the heart of Jutland on mainland Denmark and a short drive from the Esbjerg ferry port, LEGOLAND Billund is Denmark's answer to fun and excitement for the entire...

Ride the Flåm Railway: World’s Most Beautiful Train Journeys

Ride the Flåm Railway, and experience a train journey like no other!  Surrounded by breathtaking rivers, cascading waterfalls and steep snowcapped mountains, the famous Flåm Railway is one of Norway's...

Tivoli Gardens: The World’s Second-Oldest Amusement Park

Located right in the heart of downtown Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens is the world's most visited seasonal theme park. Since 1843, this internationally renowned tourist attraction has been delighting millions of...
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Visiting Northern England

Have you ever considered a vacation in the British Isles without setting foot in Edinburgh or London? If you enjoy exploring beautiful coastlines, mountains, and lakes; visiting castles and historic...
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St. Andrews: The true “Home of Golf”

Most Americans have heard of St. Andrews in Scotland. Located by the North Sea, the ancient town is home to St. Andrews University, where Kate Middleton met her Prince. The...
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Discover Ireland: Dublin, Donegal, Belfast & Beyond

Ireland Shines: Global Awards Highlight the Emerald Isle's Magic Those of us that work at Old Sod Travel, love Ireland! It's why we do what we do. So when other...
Ireland

Destination Ireland: Dublin, Donegal, Belfast, and more

Those of us that work at Old Sod Travel, love Ireland! It's why we do what we do. So when other people recognize things in or about Ireland that are...
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An Insider’s Guide to the Top Dublin pubs, Part 3

This is the third post in the Insider's Guide to the Top Dublin Pubs series, which explores two additional Pubs to visit in Dublin. For a relatively small country, Ireland...