Is it Worth Visiting Svalbard in February?: 7 Key Things to Know
Not sure if it’s worth visiting Svalbard in February? I think it is, but there are a few things you should know about this particular, transitional month!
![Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: Visiting by Day vs. an Overnight Stay [2026-2027]](https://eternalarrival.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sorrisniva-4-768x968.jpg)
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel: Visiting by Day vs. an Overnight Stay [2026-2027]
Of all the things I wanted to do on my winter trip to Alta, visiting the famous Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel was at the top of my list (besides seeing the Northern lights, of course). I’ve been to several ice hotels around the Arctic, including the Ice Domes in Tromsø, IceHotel 365 in Jukkasjärvi, and the…
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17 Amazing Things to Do in Alta in Winter [2026-2027]
Snow-covered mountains and plateaus that glitter in the sun by day and cast a beautiful backdrop for the aurora at night: these are my memories of visiting Alta, Norway this past winter. I had an amazing time visiting Alta in early February and found that it far exceeded my expectations — so I felt quite…
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10 Unique Things to Do in Sweden in Winter [2026-2027]
Don’t be put off by the snow – Sweden is a magical place to visit in the winter, and you’ll be one of the few tourists there!
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Is Visiting Sweden’s IceHotel 365 Worth It? [2026-2027 Update]
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…
I Loved Reindeer Lodge in Jukkasjärvi — Will You?
My friend Megan and I took a fast-paced road trip traversing a thousand kilometers of Arctic autumn landscapes between Rovaniemi, Finland and Narvik, Norway, with a heavy focus on Swedish Lapland and in particular Abisko National Park. We stayed in some really nice places along our road trip — from mountain guesthouses overlooking a national…
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Is Abisko Mountain Lodge Worth It? [Review + Honest Experience]
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…
What I Wore in Uzbekistan: Packing a Capsule Wardrobe & Outfit Ideas
For my nearly month-long trip around Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (and a side quest into Tajikistan for a day), I did that will seem something pretty absurd to most people: I packed only one carry-on backpack. Over the decade I’ve spent travel blogging, I’ve been working to simplify my packing. That’s because I am a…
Visiting the Mizdarkhan Necropolis from Nukus, Uzbekistan
If you take a trip from Nukus to the Aral Sea, you’ll see a very interesting slice of Uzbekistan that few tourists get to see. Most travelers stick to the famous blue-tiled Silk Road cities, sometimes stopping at Bukhara, occasionally making it out to Khiva. Few tourists continue the journey further west into Uzbekistan, into…