With soft Arctic daylight where the sun hovers low on the horizon to pitch-black nights with the aurora dancing overhead, February in Tromsø is a dreamy time of year to visit if you’re a fan of winter…. or even if you aren’t, but don’t mind tolerating it for the beauty it brings. Yes, it can…
One of the most magical and lesser-known places you can visit in Tromsø, the unique MS Vulkana has transformed far from its origins as a 1957 deep-sea fishing boat, now into a floating spa oasis. Seriously! The result of a passion project of two Norwegian couples, a group of four friends purchased a fishing boat…
Many people plan a trip to Rovaniemi in winter with one main thing on their mind… spotting Finnish Lapland’s fickle but phenomenal Northern lights! This guide will go over when and how you can see the Northern lights in Rovaniemi, including how to spot them independently in the city and surroundings, as well as my…
What happens to “Santa Claus’s hometown” when, well, Christmas is over? Luckily, quite a lot! While Christmas itself might be done and dusted, Rovaniemi in January is still very much in the festive spirit… and will be for the next few months. With the line for the Arctic Circle actually running through Santa Claus Village,…
The northern Finnish city of Rovaniemi is most known for its huge array of winter adventure activities, from dog sledding to Northern lights chasing to snowmobiling and beyond. But no matter the season, any trip to the ‘capital’ of Finnish Lapland should include some time enjoying the lovely city center of Rovaniemi. Arktikum is really…
Yeah, you can go on a Northern lights tour in Tromso, but there are other ways to see the Northern lights beyond a bus tour… here are 11 ideas!
While I have to reluctantly admit that Naples isn’t exactly one of my favorite cities in Italy, there is one distinction where I’ll happily give Naples its flowers. This city is, hands down, the best city to base yourself in Italy for the country’s most beautiful day trips. Yes, you have the photogenic Amalfi Coast…
Often overshadowed by Pompeii, its more famous ruined cousin, not everybody is aware that Herculaneum is a fascinating archaeological site in its own right, with findings dating back to the same period of the Mount Vesuvius explosion. Since it is smaller, easier to visit, and often less crowded than Pompeii — some of the most…
The funniest thing about my disastrous trip from Naples to Capri by fast boat is how easily it could be avoided. My friend Megan had specifically warned me about the rough boat journey between Naples and Capri, especially in the winter months when I visited Capri (specifically, early March). She’s emetophobic and, miraculously, still one…
