When Michael Birkjær first heard that he was one of the happiest people in the world, his initial response was one of scepticism. Like many of his fellow Danes, Birkjær doubted that a tiny country on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. But visiting the region for the first time can turn up many ...

Idyllic fishing villages with mountainous backdrops are seen as very Scandinavian, but you only really find them in Norway. With Scandinavian culture so prominent it would be easy to think Denmark, ...

As is often the case, it depends. Geographically, Finland could be considered Scandinavian and at one time was a part of the Swedish Kingdom. Most Finns are Lutherans, as Scandinavians used to be.

Most travelers head to the Mediterranean countries during a European summer trip but don’t realize how incredible Scandinavia ...

Scandinavia is one of the most beautiful regions in Europe. For many, it is on their list of summer holiday destinations. But before you book your dream getaway, pause for thought — whether it's the ...

See a talk with Finlandia Foundation’s Lecturer of the Year Eero Kilpi on advancing sauna culture and Finnish tradition in North America and beyond! Kilpi's lecture “Sauna Lost in Translation: ...

When Bernie Sanders was asked during CNN’s Democratic presidential debate how a self-proclaimed socialist could hope to be elected to the White House, he gave the answer he usually gives: Socialism ...