The Best Time to Visit Tromsø By Season [Weather, Activities, Light, etc.]

The Best Time to Visit Tromsø By Season [Weather, Activities, Light, etc.]

From midnight sun and never-ending daylight to Northern lights and snow-coated landscapes, Tromso is a unique destination that feels like many different places at once. It changes its identity a bit as it changes its seasons. From the endless energetic summer sunshine to the spectacular beauty of the few dim hours of winter twlight you…

Seeing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: My Experience & Tips!

Seeing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: My Experience & Tips!

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…

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 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,…

Is It Worth Visiting Arktikum?: Quick Guide to Rovaniemi’s Science Museum

Is It Worth Visiting Arktikum?: Quick Guide to Rovaniemi’s Science Museum

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…

How to Visit Pompeii from Naples: Day Trip Guide (Independent or Guided!)

How to Visit Pompeii from Naples: Day Trip Guide (Independent or Guided!)

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…

How to Visit Herculaneum from Naples: Literally Everything You Need to Know!

How to Visit Herculaneum from Naples: Literally Everything You Need to Know!

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…