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Scandinavia: Why Australians are flocking to Europe's deep north
Inspired by Nordic crime novels, chefs - and more flight options - Australians are flocking to Europe's deep north, writes Ute Junker.
Inspired by Nordic crime novels, chefs - and more flight options - Australians are flocking to Europe's deep north, writes Ute Junker.
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Our itinerary led us to waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic activity and thermal springs.
Sighting the Northern Lights is worth the wait and the cold.
Both great choices but Copenhagen, definitely.
A few days in Reykjavik gives you easy access to the sights in the south of the island.
Flights between Copenhagen and Reykjavik are great value and this might be a good starting point.
These hardy souls are all about embracing life's challenges, including midwinter's perpetual darkness.
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