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Norway Bucket List: 15+ Unique Things to Do in Norway

15.03.2021 / 2 Comments / Active holiday, Norway / / By
Trolltunga hike Norway

Stunning fjords, breath-taking mountains, scenic roads, and rich history. Norway offers a variety of natural and cultural sights to all visitors. You can hike in the snow-capped mountains, visit waterfalls and glaciers, watch the northern lights while emerging into Norwegian nature. If you are a less adventurous type, just hop on one of the spectacular railway lines, or explore a couple of museums while driving across on scenic routes around the fjords or national parks.

We’ve been to Norway 4 times and are still in love with the country. With the help of fellow travel bloggers, we collected the most unique attractions for the best places in Norway that you should add to your bucket list!

Finland Road Trip Itinerary – Things to See in Finland in 2 Weeks

12.10.2021 / 4 Comments / Car trip, Finland / , , , / By
view-ukko-koli-finland-national-park-pielinen

For a trip covering the whole of Finland, you will need at least two weeks. It is the minimum amount of time to cover such a huge country, the north-south extent of the country is 1100 km. This itinerary covers most of the best cities and several spectacular natural landmarks and national parks. If you prefer to spend extended time in Lapland, read this itinerary for a detailed trip on the north.

Ultimate Lapland Itinerary – Winter Road Trip in 10 Days (or 7 Days!)

16.03.2021 / 11 Comments / Active holiday, Car trip, Finland / , , / By
Winter on Kumputunturi

Do you want to see the highlights of Lapland on a 10-day road trip? Do you fancy exciting and interesting winter sports such as cross country skiing or snowshoeing? Are the Northern Lights on your bucket list? And overnight in an ice igloo? Lapland offers all of these, and reindeer, huskies, and Santa Claus too! Using our local expertise, we planned a dream Lapland holiday for you in 10 days. All you need is a car and start driving!

Check out this itinerary for the perfect winter vacation in the North or Finland!

What to Wear in Finland During Winter? Tips for Surviving the Cold Weather in Lapland

13.12.2020 / 1 Comment / Active holiday, City trip, Europe, Finland, Hiking / , , , / By
Winter in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Are you planning a trip to Finland? What to wear during the winter? I had the same worries many years ago, before my very first trip to Finland. I’m from a warmer country (Hungary), where -5°C is considered very cold. I hardly could imagine how -20°C or -30°C feels like. In the Nordic countries life still goes on despite the freezing temperature. You can’t just curl up on your sofa for the whole winter and stay indoors. You would miss the snow and the northern lights, just to mention a few. I will share my tips on clothing that helped me survived my first (and every) winter in the Nordics.