Abisko Northern Lights: Best Way to See the Aurora (Tour v. Solo)
Dream of seeing the Northern Lights? Offbeat Abisko in the far north in Sweden’s Arctic Circle won’t disappoint.
12 Magical Glass Igloos in Finland to See the Northern Lights
Seeing the aurora borealis is one of the most common bucket list items out there — and Finnish Lapland is one of the best places to do it… and in response to that, there are lots of glass igloos all around Lapland, offering you the chance to see the aurora from your room. In addition to…
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…
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…
Visiting the Svalbard Ice Caves: The Tour I Took & 4 Unique Others!
Of all my memories of the frozen world of my February visit to Longyearbyen, snowmobiling out to a remote ice cave in Svalbard was definitely the highlight of my trip. … even though it was an activity I almost didn’t do because I had the worst anxiety I’d experienced in the last decade. Luckily, my…
Korouoma Canyon & Frozen Waterfalls: A Day Trip from Rovaniemi
Taking a day trip to the rugged, icy landscape of the breathtaking Korouoma Canyon is one of the best ways to spend a winter day in Rovaniemi. This deep canyon goes up to 130 meters (427 feet) at its deepest point, stretching 30 kilometers long with beautiful views all along its length. In a hurry?…
Dog Sledding in Rovaniemi: My 2024 Experience + Tips for Travelers
One of the most iconic activities you can enjoy while visiting Finnish Lapland is taking a husky ride through the snow above the Arctic Circle! It’s a classic winter in Finland itinerary staple and a must-do while visiting Rovaniemi in winter. There are lots of options for dog sledding in Rovaniemi, some better than others….
Visiting Tibumana Waterfall: A Quick & Practical Guide
A curtain-type waterfall that falls elegantly into a small pool below, Tibumana Waterfall has the classic Bali waterfall look that makes people pin it to their Pinterest boards and dream up a trip around. But Tibumana has also been victim to the color-grading mania that has taken over the brains of many an Instagrammer, so…
Campuhan Antapan Waterfall, Bali: Leke Leke’s Quieter Neighbor
Campuhan Antapan is located right down the road from Leke Leke Waterfall, an Insta-famous waterfall to which many influencers flock. Leke Leke is definitely a lovely waterfall, but honestly, I preferred Campuhan Waterfall by far. Campuhan Antapan is a lot more laid-back and less-visited — it was only us and a group of two local…
