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Emma Gillies

Wanderlust has taken Emma across much of the world, but it was Scotland that she made her adopted home. Aside from enjoying countryside walks, campervan weekends and gigs in Glasgow, you’ll often find her writing about European travel and plotting her next trip.

Posts by Emma Gillies

Is Iceland Safe to Visit?

Wherever you travel, it's important to know that you're not at risk. Iceland has for many years been a safe country to visit, thanks to its excellent healthcare standards, low crime rate, an..

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, In Focus

How Many Days Do You Need in Iceland?

With its treasure trove of natural wonders, Iceland is one of the best places in the world to visit. On the same day you could see a waterfall, volcano, glacier, black sand beach, and more. The vari..

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, Road Trips, Guides

Best Times & Places to See the Northern Lights in Europe

The northern lights are a naturally occurring phenomenon that bewitch you with their magic. The Vikings believed the shimmering aurora were reflections of the shining shields and armour of the gods...

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, Northern Lights, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden, Norway, Svalbard, Finland, Guides

Lapland for Grown-ups: Why Lapland Isn’t Just for Kids

You might have heard about Santa’s home in the North Pole. And yes, Lapland is indeed a fantastic place to go with the kids to meet the man in red. But did you know a Lapland holiday for adult..

Blogs, Nordic, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden, Finland, Guides, Romance, Things to Do

Iceland Travel Tips: How to Explore Iceland

Iceland is like nowhere else on earth. It’s a land where glaciers, hot springs and waterfalls reign supreme. A place where adventures abound. Where you can experience four seasons in a day, an..

Blogs, Iceland, Northern Lights, Road Trips, Guides

Best Iceland Tours to Add to Your Itinerary

Iceland is a place of beautiful contrasts. A land formed by both fire and ice, this Nordic nation is home to so many natural attractions you can explore. Imagine a fusion of mountains, caves, glac..

Blogs, Activity, Iceland, Guides, Things to Do

18 Top Things to Do in Iceland: The Best Activities & Sights

Iceland may be small, but it’s got personality in spades – and it’s the perfect destination if you love being in nature. Whether you’re hiking across glaciers, spotting puf..

Activity, Iceland, Guides, Things to Do

Greenland Travel: Top 10 Things to Do

A trip to Greenland takes you to one of the planet’s last great wildernesses, a remote land of ice and snow. With otherworldly landscapes and a beguiling mix of Viking history and contemporary..

Blogs, Greenland, Things to Do

Ice Hotels: The Complete Nordic Guide

If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a room constructed entirely from ice and snow, then this is the guide for you. We’re taking a deep dive into the ice hotels of the Nordic region,&nbs..

Blogs, Nordic, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Guides, Romance, Things to Do

A Photographer’s Guide to Scotland

If you love photography and have a passion for travel, there’s nothing more exciting than exploring the landscapes and cities of a foreign place. There are some countries that hit all the high..

Blogs, In Focus, Scotland, Guides

Disney Movies Set in Europe

Ever since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hit the silver screen, Walt Disney has fired our imaginations and our wanderlust for mythical lands. But what if we told you that you could step into tho..

Blogs, Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Scotland

Meet the People Behind Our 1,000 Reviews

Here at Nordic Visitor, we’re celebrating a very special milestone. We have reached an amazing 1,000 reviews on Tripadvisor! Best of all, more than 90% of those reviews are “Excellent&..

Blogs, Our People

5 Europe Road Trips to Add to Your Bucket List

From the Mediterranean to the Nordics, Europe offers such an inviting mix of cultures and landscapes for you to discover. Add to that the sense of freedom of a road trip, and you’ll find that..

Iceland, Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Scotland, Road Trips, Ireland

Scotland's Clans: Scottish Ancestry in a Nutshell

Clans are an intrinsic part of Scotland’s heritage and a fascinating element of Scottish culture. Uncovering the legacy of Scottish clans provides an interesting insight into the country'..

Blogs, Scotland, Guides

Sweden in Winter: What to Do & Where to Go

Sweden in winter promises an escape like no other. Between December and March, this Nordic nation is swathed in snow and comes alive with a host of wintry traditions. Whatever your interests, you&..

Blogs, Northern Lights, Scandinavia, Lapland, Sweden

Stockholm Archipelago: Your Guide to the Best Parts

A stone’s throw from Sweden’s capital is the Stockholm Archipelago, made up of thousands of islands that stretch deep into the Baltic Sea. Island hopping across this archipelago gives..

Blogs, Scandinavia, Sweden, Guides

Best Lochs to Visit in Scotland in 2020

Scotland is celebrating the Year of Coasts and Waters in 2020, with plenty of exciting events and activities taking place throughout the year. So there’s no time like the present to wrap up, d..

Blogs, Destinations, Scotland

Iceland's Hot Springs & Geothermal Pools

If you’re planning to visit Iceland, hot springs should definitely be on your to-do list. The variety of geothermal pools Iceland has to offer provides the perfect reward to a day of sightse..

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, Guides

Why Bergen is Called the Gateway to Norway's Fjords

Conjure pine-clad mountains, glittering fjords, and colourful clapboard houses peppering an emerald shore. This is Bergen, Norway’s second largest city – and its prettiest. Sheltered i..

Blogs, Scandinavia, Norway, Guides, Things to Do

Nordic Travel: Best Destinations to Visit In 2020

The Nordic destinations – that’s Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland – are hotly tipped as some of the best places to visit in 2020. This isn’t just our opinion, as..

Blogs, Nordic, Iceland, Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark