Cruising in Scandinavia: Feeling good on a budget Sep 1, 2009
You can cover a lot of territory in Scandinavia without ever checking into a hotel ... Imagine enjoying a Scandinavian feast with a vista of archipelago scenery ... The Pepsi and Coke of the Scandinavian cruise industry vie to outdo each other with bigger and fancier boats. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Why More Autumn Leaves Are Red In America And Yellow In Europe: New Theory Aug 18, 2009
According to the scientists, evidence supporting this theory can be found in the dwarf shrubs that grow in Scandinavia, which still color their leaves red in autumn. Unlike trees, dwarf shrubs have managed to survive the ice ages under a layer of snow that covered them and protected them from the extreme condition above. (Science Daily)
Horsemeat, anyone? Strangest ice cream flavors Jul 28, 2009
In Scandinavia, fans have suggested one of their favorites: salty licorice, which adds the faint but horrifying aroma of ammonia to an otherwise unsuspecting scoop of vanilla. Other flavors sound tempting but dont always live up to the hype, at least to an American palate. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Forest Fire Prevention Efforts Could Lessen Carbon Sequestration, Add To Greenhouse Warming Jul 13, 2009
5, 2008) The fight against climate warming has an unexpected ally in mushrooms growing in dry spruce forests covering Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and other northern regions, a study finds. These findings. (Science Daily)
Russia offers to revive European arms-control deal May 14, 2009
Tours and cruises for groups and individuals to Scandinavia, Russia (St. Petersburg w), Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Iceland and Greenland. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
The Pine Trees Apr 18, 2009
Scotch pine is native to Eurasia but is now cultivated in Russia, Europe, Scandinavia and eastern USA; scotch pine is used as an essential oil, for timber and furniture making. The Longleaf Pine Tree. (Suite101.com)
