21 Enchanting Things to Do in Rovaniemi in Winter (2024-2025)

21 Enchanting Things to Do in Rovaniemi in Winter (2024-2025)

Home to Santa Claus Village and the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is a bucket list destination for many winter-loving travelers. It’s the largest city in Finnish Lapland and one of the most iconic winter destinations in all of Finland. And let me tell you, while visiting Helsinki in winter is a delight, experiencing Rovaniemi in winter…

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

One of the most magical and little-known places you can visit in Tromsø, the MS Vulkana has transformed from its origins as a 1957 deep-sea fishing boat into a floating spa oasis. The result of a passion project of two Norwegian couples, this group of four friends purchased a fishing boat during the pandemic, with…

Seeing Northern Lights in Svalbard: What Other Blogs Don’t Tell You!

Seeing Northern Lights in Svalbard: What Other Blogs Don’t Tell You!

Svalbard is home to the world’s northernmost settlements, endless nights that stretch on for months, and enough polar bears that residents can’t leave the main town without a firearm. So it’s logical to assume that the Svalbard archipelago, located far north of the Arctic Circle at 78°N, would have some of the best chances for…

Rovaniemi in January: Is It Worth Visiting? My Experience & Tips

Rovaniemi in January: Is It Worth Visiting? My Experience & Tips

What happens to “Santa Claus’s hometown” when, well, Christmas is over? Luckily, quite a lot! While Christmas might be done and dusted and some of the decorations have been packed away for next year, Rovaniemi in January is still very much in the festive spirit.  With the line for the Arctic Circle actually running through…

Dog Sledding in Alta: My Experience & Tips For a Perfect Husky Tour!

Dog Sledding in Alta: My Experience & Tips For a Perfect Husky Tour!

One of the main reasons why people visit Northern Norway is to enjoy through its snow-coated, glittering white landscapes. And there’s no more special way to celebrate the beauty of a crisp Norwegian winter day than by mushing your own dog team through the landscapes of Alta, a beautiful small city north of the Arctic…