Sweden celebrates National Day
With Swedes across the world fresh from celebrating National Day on Sunday 6th June, here is a look at the history behind the holiday.
Ascension Day holiday
Today is Ascension Day in Western Christianity and is celebrated as a public holiday in the Nordic region.
Danish Hells Angel member banned from Spanish holiday resort
A Danish biker from the Hell’s Angels gang has been advised that he will not be welcomed by the La Santa Holiday Club on Lanzarote in the Canary Islan...
Explore Iceland with super jeep adventure tours
Holidays in Iceland are as much about the country’s wild nature and rugged landscape as they are about its towns, culture and people; and the favourab...
Summer in Iceland: always something new
Iceland’s renowned programme of summer parties, festivals and cultural events slows down in July, because that’s the month locals leave the towns in d...
Today is Whit Monday
Today is Whit Monday, the day after Whitsun, sometimes known as Pentecost. The day is celebrated as a public holiday in many countries, including Denm...
More days off because of economic crisis?
Leaders of the northern Icelandic town of Akureyri have presented a list of ideas on how to save money. One idea presented is that all municipal worke...
Icelandair Announces Flights to Seattle
Icelandair is pleased to announce scheduled services between London Heathrow and Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) starting 22 July 2009. Flights wil...