Allemansrätten – In Sweden nature exists in its own right, but you’re free to visit
In Sweden there’s a law known as the freedom to roam, or more officially, The Right of Public Access. In Swedish it’s called Allemansrätten, and it ex...
Icelandic rescuers searching for lost Swede
The search for a 25 year-old Swedish man, who set off along the Fimmvorduhals mountain hiking route alone yesterday, has so far borne no results. The ...
Irish trio name Greenland peaks
A 700-metre peak in eastern Greenland has been named after polar explorer Tom Crean, who served with both Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton and Captain Robe...
Hikers damaging fragile Norwegian highlands
During the bright summer season in Norway, hikers, hunters and nature lovers flock to the mountains (fjellene) to enjoy the scenery and exercise. But ...