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Where to Stay in Helsinki for Every Budget
Helsinki is such a fantastic city! It sits on the shore of the Baltic Sea, boasts of a thriving arts scene, is full of public parks, museums, and cathedrals, all served by extremely convenient public transportation.
7 Fears We Had Traveling to Finland in Winter
Traveling to Finland during winter was so far outside our comfort zone. We’re from the Pacific Northwest, where we have moderate weather and a Mediterranean climate — nothing like the snowy, cold weather you’re guaranteed traveling north into the Arctic Circle.
Lapland Winter Packing List
Visiting Lapland is a bucket list trip, but the below-freezing temperatures are intimidating to pack for! In fact, this trip was so far outside our comfort zone that we wrote an entire blog on everything we feared and how we fared. You can rest assured every item on this packing list was combed through, debated, and tested before, and during, our trip.
Guide to Winter in Lapland: 10+ Day Itinerary
Visiting the Finnish Lapland is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. Once you hop off a Santa Claus Express train into a winter wonderland, the holiday season will never feel the same. The landscapes are covered in snowy trees, frozen buildings, and views you won’t find anywhere else. If you can brave the cold temperatures, you’re in for so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences!
