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Old 27 Mar 2015
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Scandinavia in May, June, July
I am wondering if there is anyone interested in riding to Norway, Sweden and Finland this coming summer (Late May to Mid August). I normally ride alone, but have had great luck meeting fellow riders on my trips, so I might be interested in sharing at least part of this Scandinavia trip with another rider or two.


I am an American who keeps a DL650 in Germany and go to Europe to ride each summer. Last summer I went to Poland, Turkey, Greece, Etc. My blog is Ron's Retirement Adventure


I hear that the Scandinavian countries are very expensive, so I am considering camping (although staying in hotels would certainly not break my budget).


I am one of the presenters at the Horizons Unlimited meeting in Germany May 14 -- 17, and am thinking I will start heading toward Denmark and Norway after that meeting is over. However, I am totally flexible and do not actually plan out my trips.


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Let me know when you're in Norway - maybe I can join you for a leg or two. Oh, and check out the shoestring tips section of my Ride Norway webpage - Ride Norway | All you need to know for your motorcycle trip to Norway.
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Thanks Indu. I appreciate you sending me the link to your Norway tips. I will certainly check it out.


Cheers, Ron
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Ron,

I'm actually planning on Scandinavia later in the summer (probably September time frame), however I have often been known to be talked into totally changing my plans when a better idea comes up.!

Anyway, I'll be at the HU meeting in Germany so we can talk about it over eine (or two).
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Norway is expensive, but offers beautiful scenery in the costal areas. Sweden and Finland are cheaper, about the same as Germany. Swedish crown has lost quite a bit value to the dollar, so as an American its cheaper now than in many years. In Sweden wild camping is legal, which is a great budget alternative. Drop me a message if in Stockholm and need help with anything. Departing on adventure to south Europe in beginning of August.
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If you cross over with ferry Helsingør (Denmark) to Helsingborg (Swe), let me know if you need info or a place to stay
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More later you do north Finland and Norway. The less mosquitoes you have. I will do Lapland beginning of August, so if you are in that area that time, send a message.
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