Mackenzie Schmidt is the Home and Travel Editor for PEOPLE. She's worked at PEOPLE for over five years as a writer and editor on the Lifestyle team. Finland has a lot to smile about. The Scandinavian ...

When Michael Birkjær first heard that he was one of the happiest people in the world, his initial response was one of scepticism. Like many of his fellow Danes, Birkjær doubted that a tiny country on ...

COPENHAGEN, DenmarkCOPENHAGEN, Denmark — Sweden’s royal family has taken part in ceremonies Tuesday marking 500 years since the Scandinavian country emerged as an independent nation. King Carl XVI ...

President Trump suggested he'd prefer to see "more people from places like Norway" immigrate to the U.S., according to accounts of his now-infamous Oval Office conversation with congressional leaders ...

Leading up to last year’s presidential election, Bernie Sanders frequently spoke about how the United States were lagging behind in many fields, compared to the socialist’s wet dream Scandinavia.

Scandinavians sure do know how to live well. Not only do Denmark, Norway, and Sweden often rank among the happiest nations on Earth, but they're also the top spots for the best quality of life and are ...

Norway on Monday moved into the highest-risk category on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of travel advisories for destinations around the world. The Scandinavian country moved ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Northernmost Scandinavian country, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure ...

Socialism has entered the mainstream of American politics, perhaps for the first time in our history. Socialists insist their model isn't the failed socialisms of the past; rather, they claim their ...

Finland has a lot to smile about. The Scandinavian country landed the top spot on the United Nations’ World Happiness Report, released Wednesday. The list, which ranks countries based on account ...