I have visited the Arctic SnowHotel five times – most recently one week before writing this post! To be fair, one of these visits was during the fall when I stayed at one of their glass igloos, so the snow hotel wasn’t built yet and only an ice bar stood in its place. But, I […]
I am not a fan of comparing destinations, but I admittedly sometimes find myself comparing Rovaniemi to a few other travel destinations in the Arctic and wondering which is better value to travelers. And one thing that I always thought was a shortcoming of Rovaniemi’s was that no programs focused on the reindeer and Sami […]
We have had an awful winter in Lapland. We didn’t even have proper snow in Rovaniemi until the end of January, and by the end of February, it had turned to slush and ice. To make matters worse, influencers have bombarded social media with photos and videos of our previous winter, confusing travelers once they […]
Ålesund is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Norway. Renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture and breathtaking location, it is the perfect city to spend a day in before flocking to some of the famous fjords surrounding it. While the city has plenty to offer for a multi-day trip, I have noticed that […]
Are you looking to visit the Ajuy Caves on Fuerteventura? The Ajuy Caves were one of my favorite places I visited in Fuerteventura! From the black sands to the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and echoing in the dark caves, I just loved the mystery of it all. And I highly recommend […]
Helsinki is a safe and beautiful Nordic city, and you can find plenty of diverse options when deciding where to stay in Helsinki. You’ll find that each neighborhood has its own perks and benefits and this guide is here to highlight them so that you pick the right Helsinki neighborhood to call ‘home’ during your […]