Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Swedish Lapland—the Arctic region of Sweden—is an ideal ...

While Lapland’s unique charm continues to draw more and more visitors in search of Santa Claus each year, look to Finland’s friendly and fascinating neighbour Sweden for your next sub-zero escape.

Zoltán Török, the creator of the highly successful Wild Horses - A Tale from the Puszta and Wild Hungary - A Water Wonderland, has been living in Sweden for years with his wife, two daughters and dog.

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