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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! The Lapland area is home to the largest concentration of glass igloos in Finland, so you have plenty to choose from! There are also aurora cabins with glass … Read more
Helsinki in winter can be cold, but there are still so many things to do here in the winter! Here are my top picks.
If you’re planning a trip to the Nordics in winter, you may be a little overwhelmed when it comes to what to pack for Lapland. Between the freezing cold weather and outdoor activities you’ll be doing, you’ll need to pack smartly in order to have a good time. You’ll need the right combination of clothing … Read more
Rovaniemi, Finland is the largest city in Finnish Lapland and one of the most popular touristic destinations in all of Finland. While Helsinki in winter is a delight, Rovaniemi in winter is even more magical! From its dancing Northern lights to its endless list of enthralling winter activities, Rovaniemi is a true bucket list destination … Read more
Northern Europe is where I’m meant to be in the summer. Calm streets not taken over with tourists like Western and Central Europe, sunny days with cool breezes, and sunlight that almost never ends? Consider me converted. I spent a week exploring Finland in June over Midsummer and it was one of the best times … Read more
Tampere is the Sauna Capital of Finland… and therefore the world! Here’s what to do there (saunas + more!)
If Lahti was in any other part of the Nordics, it’d surely get a lot more attention, but Finnish cities with the exception of the capital seem to coast under the radar. It’s as if most people’s knowledge of the country stops after Helsinki and Lapland. But in between those two extremes, there are countless … Read more
With thousands of islands in the Turku archipelago alone, picking just one to visit is an overwhelming prospect. Luckily, on my visit to Turku in partnership with Visit Turku, they were able to point me in the right direction: I found myself on the island of Seili, a beautiful island with an intriguing and complex … Read more