When I decided to add Finnish Lapland to my Helsinki/Tallinn itinerary, there were two must-have experiences I wanted my cousin to have. One was seeing the Northern Lights, and the…
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Watching The Northern Lights Dance From A Mobile Cabin On A Frozen Finnish Lake
Probably our biggest goal on this trip was to see the Northern Lights in Lapland, and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. But the way we did it was so unique, and I’m immensely…
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Steaming Things Up: Experiencing a Traditional Finnish Sauna (Löyly Sauna in Helsinki)
Sauna is a foundational part of the culture in Finland. Because there’s nothing like naked sweating with a bunch of strangers… (I kid, I love taking sauna and even have one…
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5 Winter Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items For Cold Weather Travel
As a person who is miserable being cold, it’s crazy how much winter travel I’ve ended up doing over the years. And that’s because I learned early on which winter…
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Why A Neck Gaiter Is The Winter Travel Item You Didn’t Know You Needed (& The Best One For Cold Weather)
They say there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing choices. As a notorious cold weather hater, I’ll tell you the first part of that statement is bunk, but the second…
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Where To Stay In Bergen, Norway: Thon Orion Hotel
I found Bergen in winter to be a total delight—sure, dark, cold, and often rainy and windy, but also sparkling, brightly-colored buildings, delicious food, and compact to easily explore on…
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Blown Away By Norway’s Fjords: Norway In A Nutshell Tour In Winter
Let’s talk about days that blow your mind. The days that make you feel like a tiny, inconsequential speck in a vast and majestic world. It’s not like nobody knows…
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Sleeping in a Norwegian Sami Tent & Other Arctic Adventures at Camp Tamok
One of my core travel philosophies is that there are times to scrimp, and there are times to splurge. On most trips I take, I look for one or two…
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Exploring Gothenburg & Renting a Sailboat in Sweden
This is probably the best decision I’ve ever made. Easily within my top five. So, last summer @farewhispers found us awesome tickets to Gothenburg. I literally had to look up…