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When I planned a visit to Sweden to see the fall foliage in Abisko National Park (one of my favorite places in Sweden) it almost slipped my mind that you could visit Jukkasjärvi’s indoor ice hotel any time of year. Even on bright, sunny, (relatively) warm autumn days… or even under the midnight sun! That’s…
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The first place I ever set foot in the Arctic was Kiruna, Sweden. It was a crisp February day that practically shimmered with cold, and I instantly fell in love. This quirky little Arctic city surprised me with its liveliness and I swore I’d come back someday. And ten years later, I finally did, curious…
Dream of seeing the Northern Lights? Offbeat Abisko in the far north in Sweden’s Arctic Circle won’t disappoint.
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When you travel to Abisko, keep in mind you’re visiting a tiny Arctic village of just 85 residents. You shouldn’t expect a luxury experience the same way you might in other parts of the Arctic. Abisko is for nature and the Northern Lights, not super-plush luxe stays. Abisko’s accommodation options are limited to a handful…
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After all the travels I’ve done — more than 70-something, depending on how you count it — it’s hard to pick favorites. But some places linger in my mind longer than others, and one of those was my first trip to Abisko in the winter. In fact, I actually visited Abisko before I ever even…
For my trip around Central Asia, I used a variety of modes of transit: planes, trains, private transfers, and on two occasions, I did overland transfers. While my Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border crossing was memorably chaotic, the Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan border crossing was incredibly efficient and chill. In fact, I definitely recommend taking the bus from Bishkek to Almaty…
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Visiting Norway in the winter is a bucket list must for many, and no place better encapsulates all the winter magic Norway offers than the Arctic city of Tromsø, lovingly known as the Paris of the North. I mean, what other major city can you find yourself dog-sledding through a pastel, snowy landscape with cotton…
Unique ideas for seeing the Northern lights, beyond just bus tours
In Tromso, by day, you can dog sled through frozen landscapes, explore a bustling city, take a cable car up a mountain, or meet Sámi reindeer herders. When darkness falls, you have a chance to see the flashing aurora in brilliant hues of green and possibly even purple swirling overhead at night. I’m ready to…