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Sweden is a Schengen member. Most non-EU travelers can enter visa-free for 90 days within any 180-day period. EES biometric checks at the border since April 2026; ETIAS not yet in force.
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Norway is part of the Schengen Area (not EU member) — most Western passports get 90-day visa-free entry.
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Iceland is part of the Schengen Area — most Western passports get 90-day visa-free entry within any 180-day period.
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The 12 greatest treks on earth — Everest Base Camp to Patagonia’s Torres del Paine — with length, difficulty, the right season, and whether you need a guide or permit.
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The best balloon rides are over Cappadocia (Turkey), Bagan (Myanmar), the Serengeti (Tanzania), Luxor (Egypt) and Albuquerque (USA).
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The best bird watching destinations in the world, from the Pantanal and Manu to Costa Rica, Extremadura and the great migration funnels.
The 10 best wildlife safari destinations, from the Serengeti and Maasai Mara to the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Kruger and gorilla trekking in Bwindi.
The 12 best places to snorkel — from the Maldives’ mantas to Mexico’s whale sharks — with what you’ll see, the season, and how beginner-friendly each one is.
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The 12 best dive destinations on earth — from Raja Ampat’s biodiversity to Egypt’s wrecks — with what you’ll see, the season, and the skill level each one needs.
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The best surfing destinations in the world, from Bali and the Gold Coast to Ericeira, Hossegor, Siargao and Jeffreys Bay.
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