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10 Best Northern Lights Hotels in Finland: Glass Igloos, Aurora Cabins, Ice Hotels & More!

June 29, 2022June 27, 2022 by Allison Green
view from the inside of a glass igloo in finland looking at 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! North of the Arctic Circle, you can see the Northern lights in Finland from the end of August through the end of April, though your best chance … Read more

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21 Riveting Things to Do in Rovaniemi in Winter

June 29, 2022June 26, 2022 by Allison Green
scene in rovaniemi winter

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

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7 Wonderful Reasons to Visit Finnish Lakeland in Summer

August 29, 2021November 27, 2019 by Allison Green

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

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21 Cool Things to Do in Tampere, Finland

March 29, 2022July 25, 2019 by Allison Green

Tampere is the Sauna Capital of Finland… and therefore the world! Here’s what to do there (saunas + more!)

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13 Things to Do When You Visit Lahti, Finland

August 29, 2021July 17, 2019 by Allison Green

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

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Why You Should Visit Seili: A Historic Island in the Turku Archipelago

August 29, 2021July 1, 2019 by Allison Green

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

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11 Cozy & Cool Things to do in Helsinki in Winter

June 29, 2022October 31, 2018 by Allison Green

Helsinki in winter can be cold, but there are still so many things to do here in the winter! Here are my top picks.

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