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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Over the years, I have learned that it is sometimes easier for me to give a traveler tips for what NOT to do when visiting a destination as opposed to tips for what to do. In this guide, I will discuss some of the top mistakes people make when visiting Rovaniemi, Finland. I started listing […]
Levi, Finland is one of the most famous ski resorts in Finland and while most people head up that way for an on-the-slopes adventure, there is plenty to do when your ski day wraps up. And, one of my favorite things to do is eat! There are several delicious restaurants in Levi and this guide […]