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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What To Do In Helsinki: An Itinerary For Finland’s Capital City In Winter
“In WINTER?!?!” I’m pretty sure that was the reaction of 97% of people when I mentioned that my next destination was Helsinki, Finland. In the middle of February. You might…
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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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A Detailed First-Timer’s Guide To Chicago
It’s insane that until a few years ago, I’d never been to Chicago. I KNOW! But I’ve fixed that big time, with probably 10 visits over 3 years (largely for…
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Review: A Stay At Cancun’s Luxury LeBlanc Resort
This is the kind of view that has you asking yourself, IS THIS REAL LIFE?? After months of being home, I finally ventured out for a little sun, sand, and…
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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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3 Days In Bergen, Norway: What To See & Do
Last year was kind of a blur for me, with relocating to a new city, starting a new job, and all the things that go with that. So as the…
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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…