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The Best Scandinavian Clothing Brands for Kids
What do you need to make really good children’s clothing? It should be high-quality (it shouldn’t tear or wear through quickly), weather appropriate (especially important in Scandinavian winter!), and...
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The Best Scandinavian Watch Brands to Know
Scandinavia’s obsession with the meeting point between function and beauty finds its perfect expression in the watch. A good watch requires both design and master craftsmanship; sure, it doesn’t need...
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The Most Read Scandinavia Standard Articles of All Time
Scandinavia Standard launched in 2013, publishing English-language articles on what was happening in Copenhagen. We wanted to share with our readers all the information that we two founders had gleaned...
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Discover the Best Scandinavian Bands of 2018
The Scandinavian music industry has enjoyed a momentous year in 2018. Following an eight-year hiatus, Swedish dance-pop sensation Robyn made a triumphant return with her album Honey; rising Norwegian...
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So What is Sustainability, Really?
Sustainability has been a hot topic over the last few years within a variety of industries, political debates, and personal behaviors. But what is sustainability? Sustainability is the relationship...
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Six Emerging Icelandic Designers to Know
Design March is a month-long celebration of Icelandic design, from furniture to fashion to food. While Icelandic design may not be as visible on the global stage as, for example, Danish or Swedish...
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A Brief History of Scandinavian Architecture
What makes Scandinavian architecture unique? Scandinavia, using the broader cultural definition to include Finland and Iceland, punches well above its weight architecturually. This was not always the...
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A Brief History of the Scandinavian and Nordic Flags
The Scandinavian cross flag, also known as the Nordic cross flag, is widely known as the symbol of the Nordic region. Instantly recognisable, the flag design covers Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland,...
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Six Icelandic Fashion Brands to Know
The history of Icelandic fashion is mostly built around technical-wear; brands that have learned to help people handle the harsh weather conditions throughout a large part of a year. 66°North has a...
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A Guide to Enjoying Iceland’s Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is one of the most beloved and popular tourist sights in Iceland. Located in Reykjanes UNESCO Geopark, only a 20 minute drive from Keflavík International Airport and about an hour from...
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What’s On in Reykjavik: July 2019
We are thrilled to welcome the Reykjavik calendar to our line up of guides to what is happening across Scandinavia! This month, Reykjavík is ringing in the Fringe season – a fantastic festival...
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What’s On in Reykjavik: August 2019
August is a wild and proud celebratory month in Reykjavik, buzzing with music and love. The city kickstarts the month with the music festival Innibúkinn. In lieu of hailing to the countryside for...
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The Best Scandinavian Cookbooks to Read Now
More than a decade after it began, the New Nordic culinary movement is still going strong, and there’s a whole new crop of mouthwatering cookbooks to prove it. From Nordic coffee rituals to slow...
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What’s On in Reykjavik: September 2019
After ongoing outdoor summer jams, nothing but blue skies and midnight sunsets, Reykjavik slows to a cozier pace with jazz and classical concerts. Still being eclectic and vibrant, September in RVK is...
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Where is Scandinavia? A Guide to the Scandinavian Countries
Where is Scandinavia? It’s a question we hear often and it’s harder to answer that one might think. What constitutes a Scandinavian country changes depending on the context, and on who you ask. If...
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A Guide to the Most Iconic Libraries in Scandinavia
Public libraries in Scandinavia are well-designed and intended to strengthen the social fabric, reflecting the region’s history and values. The Scandinavian nations started developing their first...
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What’s On in Reykjavik: October 2019
The month of October reaches its zenith during Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF). Being one of the biggest and most diverse cultural events in Reykjavik, RIFF has an exciting roster of...
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Not Just Fluff: The Best Puffer Coats for Winter
The puffer coat, or down coat, first invented in 1936 by Eddie Bauer, was created out of necessity; after Bauer faced hypothermia on a winter fishing trip, he came up with the idea of a jacket...
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How to Use Public Transport in Reykjavik, Iceland
Not sure how to use public transportation in Reykjavik? It’s easy on foot when the weather allows, but during the colder months in Iceland it doesn’t feel entirely inviting, or when pulling luggage or...
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Party in a Post: Iceland Airwaves Playlist 2019
Iceland’s biggest annual music festival is back for its 20th year: let’s give a warm welcome to Iceland Airwaves! Taking place this year from 6 to 9th November, Iceland Airwaves is an annual four day...
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