Finland: the Best and Worst
Total Days: 8 Days That it Didn’t Rain (or snow in this case): maybe 1, but it turns out snow is much easier to deal with than rain. Average Temperature: […]
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Total Days: 8 Days That it Didn’t Rain (or snow in this case): maybe 1, but it turns out snow is much easier to deal with than rain. Average Temperature: […]
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Located in the southwest of the Lapland region is a town of just 22,000 called Kemi. Compared to what I’m usually use to, this is a town but for Finland
The Winter Guide to Kemi, Finland Read More »
Have you heard of ice-karting? Probably not, unless you happen to live in some winter sports wonderland. Even a google search for “ice-karting” just brings up a bunch of (totally
Ice Karting in Lapland Read More »
Lapland region in Finland was the furthest north I had ever been. It was also the first time I had flown to a destination purposely for the winter activities. Since
What to Pack for Finland in Winter Read More »
You don’t want to see the first draft of this article. The one I wrote after my FIRST attempt at cross-country skiing, when the bruises on my legs were still
I am Terrible/Awesome at Cross-Country Skiing Read More »
I was snugged inside my sleeping bag sweating from my neck down but my face was freezing. I reached for my ski-mask and slept with my face covered and a
What It’s Like to Sleep in a Snow Castle Read More »
Did you know that Angry Birds comes from Finland? I definitely didn’t until I arrived and saw Angry Birds stuffed animals, t-shirts, chewing gum and even soda for sale almost
Inside the Angry Birds Activity Park Read More »
One of my favorite dogs in the world are the Siberian Husky’s. I love their soft big fur, how intelligent they are, and their bright and interesting eyes. I love when one of
Dog-Sledding with Husky’s in Finland Read More »
There’s something so special about reindeer. Maybe it’s their hard work with Santa, or their crazy horns or the fact that south of the arctic circle they’re an interesting rarity.
Reindeer: More Than Just Santa’s Helpers Read More »
One of the most popular attractions in Kemi, Finland during the winter is the SnowCastle. Each year the SnowCastle is completely rebuilt with a different theme during the winter only
The SnowCastle of Kemi, Finland Read More »
Well, I’m back from the cold white Arctic Circle! It was an amazing, weird and very exhausting week, and I’ve got some great stories to tell. Aside from a bit
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Northern Lapland Read More »