The castle in the heartland of Minneapolis
The American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, housed in the ornate Turnblad Mansion, is a heartland destination rich with history.
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Welcome to Lindsborg, America’s“Little Sweden” in Kansas
The town of Lindsborg, Kan., isn’t known as “Little Sweden” for no reason, boasting a host of Swedish traditions, decor, and Dala horses.
A walk down memory lane
Jim Nelson recalls his numerous trips to Norway’s second city, Bergen, as a traveler, teacher, and guide, noting how the city has evolved.
More than a fairy tale
More than its fairy-tale reputation, the coastal city of Ålesund, redefined by the fire of 1904, is a unique blend of old and new.
Ancient artifacts and Norwegian history
Travel Editor Cynthia Elyce Rubin talks about the wonderful collection of Norwegian artifacts at the Bosque Museum in Clifton, Texas.
Exploring Norwegian-American heritage in the Lone Star State
Debbie Miller relates her first encounter with the vibrant Norwegian community of Norse, Texas, rich with Scandinavian roots.
The Ringness House Museum
The Ringness House in Bosque County, Texas, the historical home of Jens and Kari Ringness who arrived in 1854, is now a must-see museum.
Travel to learn, travel to connect
As the cruise industry was hard-hit by the pandemic, Viking River Cruises, founded by Torstein Hagen, brings the cruise home with Viking.TV.
Explore Norway with Rick Steves’ Classroom Europe
Rick Steves has compiled excerpts from Rick Steves’ Europe—11 from Norway—to create Classroom Europe, offering lessons on global citizenship.
A Baltic pearl
The Danish isle of Bornholm, nestled between Sweden and Denmark in the Baltic Sea, is a pearl of Nordic delights, from history to famously fine cuisine.
