Tampere, Finland is one of those places I often yearned to go to but never made the jaunt up there and actually went. I finally had a chance to check out the city and experience all the crazy things to do in Tampere just last month and I’m so glad to say that the city […]
Category Archives: Travel Tips
Soviet History & Architecture, Inspiration, Russia
11 Insightful Books About the Soviet Union Worth Reading
There are many great books about the Soviet Union worth reading if you’re into history and keen to learn more. This is a guide to eleven detailed and informative USSR books that we think will give you a better understanding of the Soviet Union. Many are accounts and contain a lot of insight while the […]
The Blue Ridge Parkway is known as one of America’s most scenic drives and for good reason. Around every turn, there is something new to see. You’ll go from stunning mountain vistas through rhododendron-lined forests and then by acres of farmland on the northern end. There is so much to see and do along this […]
California, Things to Do, US National Parks
13 Best Hikes in Sequoia National Park (+ Kings Canyon!)
Are you heading out for an adventure in Sequoia and Kings Canyon? These are the best hikes in Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon, including trails for all skill levels! Situated 140 miles south of Yosemite, Sequoia National Park is a little over four hours from Los Angeles and five hours from San Francisco. Best […]
Every once in a while, a place strikes me as so otherworldly that I can’t stop thinking about it. That was Magerøya. Last summer, I had the chance to visit this barren island at the top of Norway that is mostly only known from being home to Nordkapp, or the North Cape. Reasons to Visit […]
Finland, Things to Do, Winter Travel
How to See the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi (Best Tours + Tips)
If you are planning a trip to Lapland, there is a very probable chance that seeing the northern lights in Rovaniemi is high on your list. It was on mine! This guide will walk you through the best Rovaniemi northern lights tours, how to see them, when to see them, and more! Have you witnessed […]