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Lapland’s Eight Seasons – What Are They Like?

Lapland is often promoted as a region with not just four familiar seasons, but as many as eight. From the south, it may be difficult to grasp these subtle shifts, but after living through even one full cycle of the year in Lapland, you truly begin to tell them apart. Each of the eight seasons […]

Heading to Finland to See the Northern Lights? Here’s How to Maximize Your Chances

The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, are a mesmerizing natural phenomenon that fulfill the dreams of many travelers and nature enthusiasts. Northern Lapland, particularly places like Inari and Utsjoki, offers an excellent opportunity to witness this awe-inspiring spectacle. In this article, we will share tips on how to maximize your chances of […]

Exploring the harsh beauty of Kaldoaivi

This time we took Ulla, our alaskan malamute puppy to Kaldoaivi. Kaldoaivi is the largest wilderness area in Finland. It is not only the largest, but it is one of the northernmost wilderness areas as well. During the winter the northernmost parts of Finland fall under the complete polar night, meaning that the Sun won’t […]