Category Archives: Finland

A Cozy Stay at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä (My Review)

My stay at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä (a review)

Saariselkä is one of Northern Finland’s most popular resort towns – it offers adventure, snowy landscapes (well, in winter), and the magical northern lights. This guide details and reviews my stay at Northern Lights Village Saariselkä, one of the most iconic glass igloo hotels in the area.  I will tell you why I booked a […]

Rovaniemi in November: Snowfall, Things to Do, & FAQ

Rovaniemi in November (Santa Claus Village)

Usually, when someone asks me about the best time to visit Rovaniemi, I have my answers prepared. I tell them fall is my favorite season but March is probably the best month for the northern lights and the summer is teeming with mosquitoes (but epic, nonetheless). And then I get the question I fear the […]

Glass Igloos in Finland: What’s the Experience REALLY Like?

Same pic edited - 6 second exposure

When I speak to many travelers looking to head to the Arctic for a northern lights-focused trip, many tell me it is their dream to stay in a glass igloo in Finland. The photos and marketing you see of these beautiful domes and the electric northern lights dancing overhead as you sleep next to the […]

18 Best Day Trips From Rovaniemi (2024 Guide + Map!)

Rovaniemi day trips guide - which is your favorite?

There are many amazing places to visit near Rovaniemi and throughout all of Lapland. This guide showcases the best day trips from Rovaniemi, Finland, including national parks, cities, villages, and more! Rovaniemi’s tourism peaks during the winter months, but I believe it is a fantastic place to visit year-round! One of the best things about […]

12 Delicious Rovaniemi Restaurants (+ What to Order & Map!)

Spicy chicken waffle at Cafe and Bar 21

Are you planning your trip to Lapland and looking for the best Rovaniemi restaurants? This guide discloses my favorite places to eat in Rovaniemi (and what I typically order at each)! I also give a few ’round-ups’ later in the guide so you can have a list of options depending on what you’re looking to […]