Listen Now

Learn about Scandinavia from an expert travel designer. Javier Chiquilla swapped Spain for Scandinavia and he has a fabulous tale to tell in today’s episode. Javier shares his tips for travelling in the region, including how many days you need, different experiences and itineraries, plus differences between the Scandinavian countries. An essential listen!

Time-Stamped Show Notes

0:45 Why did Javier move to Scandinavia?

3:20 Javier explains the differences between the Nordic countries

5:50 Some of the Lapland experiences Javier creates for his clients

8:51 How long should a holiday in Lapland be, and what’s the best time of the year?

12:07 Javier reveals what is his favourite Nordic destination

13:09 What are the most unique travel experiences Javier has created so far?

FIND OUT MORE

Experiences Featured On Today's Show

Open these in a new tab so you can continue listening!
Cute baby reindeer in Sweden

Sweden

Sweden
Beautiful moment of Northern Light above the beautiful mountains behind the village Hamnøy on the Lofoten in Norway. During the winter months the chance of seeing Northern Lights on the Lofoten is qui

Norway

Norway
cod and halibutt fishing

Northern Norway Deep-Sea Fishing

Norway
Winter season Uppsala, Sweden

A Day on the Ice Tour near Stockholm

Sweden
Train in Flam - Norway - nature and travel background

Ride Famous Flam Railway

Norway
End of Geirangerfjord, Norway

Scenic Geirangerfjord Helicopter Flight

Norway
Sailboat anchored at island in Stockholm archipelago at night.

Sail the Stockholm Archipelago on a Private Boat

Sweden
Powerful horned heads of two musk oxen close-up. hairy musk oxen under heavy snowfall on a background of white snow.

Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella Musk Oxen Walking Safari

Norway
Sigtuna, Sweden, September 13, 2013 : No Other Place in the World is as Rich in Runic Stones as Sigtuna, Near of St Lars Church ruin and Sigtuna Museum.

Evening Wildlife Safari near Stockholm

Sweden

Listen & Follow the Latest Episodes on Apple Podcasts