Our guest writer Taru offers her suggestions for the best things to do with kids in Helsinki, Finland's capital.

Ever dreaming of a Scandinavian getaway, but have no one able to come with you? How about taking a leap of faith and embarking on a solo travel adventure in the Nordics?

The seasons of Norway offer a varied experience so think carefully about when you want to go. You can get a completely different experience of the same trip depending on if you do the trip in Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter.

Our 'helpful hints' guide to your Norwegian Coastal Voyage with Hurtigruten. Many of our Scandinavian staff have travelled on a coastal voyage and offer detailed explanations to how it works on-board.