This guest post is by Alisa Goz: As someone who loves traveling, I was excited to check out Helsinki – and it didn’t disappoint! There are so many things to do in this city, from exploring the historical sites to checking out the amazing parks and city life. If you’re looking to explore Finland beyond […]
13 Reasons to Visit Finnish Lapland
Before I finally resolved to visit more cold spots this winter, after fully experiencing my first winter of life (in my 30s, I know. I’m late), I came to realize that it’s actually one of my favorite seasons. There are so many things that you can only do when it’s really, truly cold outside, and […]
The Ideal Ski Trip Packing List
Back in winter of 2016, I learned how to ski and, most importantly, how to avoid turning into an icicle while doing so. I didn’t go skiing or experience snow when I was growing up, save for a few times when I was too young to really remember it. I had to ask a lot […]
Where to See the Northern Lights
Ancient myths and legends have interpreted the northern lights to be spirits, a firefox’s tale, and even a battle of dragons. These days we know that the aurora borealis is actually disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind, but after seeing the lights in person, it’s easy to understand why so many legends have been […]
Breathtaking Finland: Why Äkäslompolo and Ylläs are Must-Sees
Finland is a rich country. What have they got? They got Nokia phones and plywood. How’d they get so rich? Because they’re free. P. J. O’Rourke Welcome to the Arctic Circle. Specifically, I’m speaking of Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjarvi on opposite sides of the mountain where the Ylläs ski resort is located and in the Kolari municipality of […]