Shopping fans can shop-til-they-drop at Scandinavia's many shopping centers in each big city - the large pedestrian downtown areas are definitely worth visiting on your trip to one of the Scandinavian capitals (even shopping-haters should consider a quick visit). But if you've never been in a particular city, it's hard to know where to find the best shops and malls.

Here are tips to lead you to the best shopping locations in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Helsinki.

Get ready, Denmark's Sommerland parks are about to open! The five Sommerland amusement parks in Denmark are a huge hit among all ages and are a reasonably-priced way to have a fun family day in Denmark. The season starts in early May.

All "Summer-land" parks are divided into themed sections. There are modern thrill rides, but also natural areas, quieter rides, and areas with trampolines, boats, and horses for good family fun bringing back the old days. You can't go wrong visiting any one of them ... read more about the Sommerland Parks in Denmark.

Have you ever considered moving because of a job? How about moving abroad? Sometimes, there are better jobs available if you're willing to broaden your horizon.

Well, go out on a limb, I say, and look at jobs in Scandinavia.

Keep in mind some basic tips for working abroad. A work permit for Sweden is given for two years at a time. Jobs in Denmark are easier to come by if you are trained or experienced in a specialized field of work, and the rate of immigration is quite low. Jobs in Norway offer a wide variety of benefits, steady employment, and high pay. Meanwhile, jobs in Iceland and Finland are open to good, helpful workers....let's find out more about jobs in Scandinavia!

With summer temperatures approaching, Scandinavia is getting started on this season's outdoor events and activities. The month of May offers quite a bit and you can find in-depth information in the full-length article Scandinavia in May (May events, travel advice, packing tips, and more). Here is an excerpt of major outdoor events coming up in May:

• Early May: Copenhagen Architecture & Design Days
• Reykjavik Arts Festival in Iceland
• Mid May: Goteborg Half Marathon (Goteborgsvarvet), Sweden
• Mid May: Copenhagen Marathon
• Late May: Carnival in Aalborg, Denmark (the largest carnival in Northern Europe)