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Editor’s letterI S S U E 1 0 3 , J U N E 2 0 2 2
‘Scandinavia’ has become shorthand for many things this century — sleek
interior design, TV crime dramas, patterned knitwear and cinnamon pastries
to name but a few much-loved and imitated exports. But what lies at the heart
of the oft-named ‘happiest place on earth’? Beyond man-made creations, it’s the
awe-inspiring nature that truly defi nes the region — breathtaking mountains,
pristine ords and wild islands that keep loyal travellers coming back and
initiate legions of new fans each year.
Denmark, Norway and Sweden might be three very diff erent countries, but
there exists among its people a shared passion for outdoor adventures, come
snow or dazzling sunshine. We’ve rounded up the best of them in this issue’s
cover story (p.64). From oyster safaris on Denmark’s dramatic shoreline and
wilderness camping in Norwegian national parks to learning about Sámi culture
in Swedish Lapland, Scandinavia is where folklore fantasies come to life. While
the winter season brings the impish greens of the aurora borealis, high summer
months off er the magic of the midnight sun — never-ending days in which to
explore a region shaped, at its heart, by the elements.
The concept of hygge — a feeling of cosiness — will be familiar, but readers
might also like to channel friluftsliv, a cultural commitment to ‘open-air living’
that’s deeply ingrained throughout Scandinavia. An idea to embrace.
Pat Riddell, editor