Colorful Festivals Around the World
The more color the better at these diverse fetes found all around the world!
Sami People: The Oldest Indigenous Tribe in Europe
Nestled within the Arctic Circle lies a land of breathtaking beauty and cultural richness — northern Scandinavia including Finnish and Swedish Lapland, Norway and Russia — home to Europe’s oldest Indigenous tribe, the Sami people.
Helsinki to Lapland Train: the Real-Life Polar Express
If you’re looking for real-life Polar Express experience, look no further than the train to Lapland. With multiple daily journeys year-round from Helsinki all the way to the Arctic Circle, the train is one of the most scenic and enjoyable ways to get around Finland in every season.
The Ultimate Northern Lights Trip to Finnish Lapland
When my husband and I arrived in Finland, we had only one expectation: to see the Northern Lights. Spoiler: we did NOT see the Aurora. (Well…not technically. More on that later.) But after a week in Finland and five of those days spent in Finnish Lapland, we returned home with newfound appreciation of Finns, Indigenous Sami culture, and the wilderness they call home.
12 Islands Without Cars
You might be wondering how to get around in a place without cars, and the variety of answers might surprise you. Leisurely strolls, scenic bike routes, thrilling horseback rides, and motor scooter-friendly paths are just a few of the ways you can explore a car-free destination. Trust us when we say you won’t even miss the car when you visit these vehicle-less islands around the world.
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