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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway in North America, with several daily matches from coast to coast in host countries US, Canada and Mexico since the first whistle on June 11.

A large part of traveling in Europe is seeing the many museums the region has to offer. This year, the Nordic countries will each host special exhibits in various galleries. The coordinated goal of these exhibits is to experience art as a bridge between past and present and challenge the ways in which we engage with the world.

Syttende Mai has come and gone for the year. If you have a bunad, this is a good time to think about maintenance and post-party care, as issues like stains, holes and tears can happen during a day of festivities.

Let's explore three regional styles of Scandinavian hot dogs - each with its own unique flair!

The Norwegian bunad is an icon of Norwegian heritage which many women and men wear with pride on Syttende Mai, Norway’s constitution day. A bunad takes a lot of time to create, and with pricing in the $3,000 to $5,000 range, bunads are not accessible to everyone.

Artist Edvard Munch is probably best known for his painting, The Scream, but over the course of his career, he made over 1,700 other paintings, including a very special commission.  

The world’s second-best cake, with a chocolate base

Imagine going to a showcase with the top names in comedy and then being instructed not to laugh. That’s the angle of NRK’s recent series, Verdens verste publikum, “The World’s Worst Audience.” Not only are theatergoers trying to avoid cracking a smile; they are in fact awarded money for succeeding.

Join the 2025 Authentic Scandinavia travel competition winners as they reconnect with their Swedish and Danish roots and discover the beauty of Norway.

The woodcuts of early 20th century modern artist John Savio were the first of their kind and tell the tale of Sámi daily life at the time.

This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.

This is a classic cheesecake with brown cheese added into the filling for a distinctly Norwegian, slightly caramel flavor.

When traveling from a cold climate to a warm-weather getaway, the question of what to do with your big, bulky winter jacket becomes an issue.

In March/April issue of Viking, Andreas Viestad talked with Fraternal Manager Jana Velo about heritage foods as year-round sustenance and encouraged people to practice their culinary heritage on a regular basis. Here is a little more from that conversation. The groundbreaking tv show New Scandinavian Cooking featured Andreas Viestad cheerfully grilling on a mountainside or chopping seaweed along a coastal vista. Like a skilled improv artist, Viestad is relaxed enough to know when to follow the script and when to go off-book and let [...]

The Northern Lights are a phenomenon that is breathtaking to witness. In some places, like Norway, they are a more regular occurrence that people get to enjoy.