Followed by the northern lights 29.11.2019 We stopped at our first usual checking spot for the northern lights to find a pale but clearly visible arc of the northern lights reaching across the sky. As it is our job to show our visitors what there is to see, we did exactly that and showed them. So cameras ready to go we got into some northern lights photography, lots of pictures of a green arc of northern lights just above the…
Our small mountain opens up the hazy cloud, oh yes and the northern lights were there waiting 30.11.2019 Our beautiful snow covered mountain is such a good spot to wait for a sight of the northern lights. The thin hazy cloud was hiding the stars to start with but the glow of the fire through the TP doorway was drawing us in, a Finish fireside experience awaited inside. Our hill top was not giving up, the stars one by one…
If you’re looking for the perfect winter wonderland destination, look no further than Finland.We’ve had some incredible trips to Finland in winter. It was the first place I saw the Northern Lights, the snowy landscapes are spectacular, and there are loads of fantastic winter activities to choose from.Finland is a fairly big country though, so you might be wondering how best to spend your time here when visiting in winter. Well, wonder no more. With our detailed 1 week Finland…
Revelations around the fire 16.11.2019 While our hill top was wrestling with the cloud to open it up, the fireside was the place to be. With the other guide Bo on lookout outside and on camera duties, I was inside offering food to warm over the fire. The time passed as we enjoyed some stories as the food was eaten then came the question who wants what to drink? Revealing as always, with some smiles and laughter the warm drinks…
Flyga med Finnair – Hur är det? Review, destinationer, lojalitet och flotta Jag bor i Helsingfors, Finland och således är Finnair det flygbolag jag oftast flyger med.Trots att jag upplever Finnair som ett väldigt vanligt flygbolag, har jag märkt att så inte är fallet utanför Finlands gränser. Därför tänkte jag ta och lyfta fram Finnair och gå in på vad det riktigt är för ett flygbolag. I det här inlägget tar jag upp plus och minus med Finnair, lojalitetsprogramet, flottan,…
Helsinki’s Delicious and Distinctive Christmas Foods Credit: PixabayChristmas in Helsinki is one magical experience with the festive spirit ringing in every corner of the town. The winter wonderland gets a whole new life with the zing of the festivities, thousands of Christmas lights in the streets, distinctive food, and vibrant markets. Get ready to discover the culinary secrets of Finland and savour the most palatable Christmas foods during your winter holiday in Helsinki.Over-baked ham (Joulukinkku)JoulukinkkuCredit: Flickr / Blue moon in her eyesThe…
Creating a group by sharing an experience 21.11.2019 The fireside set the scene for a shared experience in the wilderness, a group of travelers from all over the globe gathered together around the fire in the kohta to share an experience. Our food selection impressed our guests and when warmed over the fire it was enjoyed, warm berry juice was popular tonight. We kept an eye on the sky both through the camera and with the naked eye, but the…
We take what nature gives us 19.11.2019 Tonight we hoped for our hill top to open up the cloud, the dark sky in the early evening was searched for signs of stars breaking through. Before the moon came up the stars and the northern lights would have the cloudy sky to themselves to illuminate from above, oh how we wished for this. Meanwhile the orange glow of the birch wood fire was casting shafts of light out of the kohta…
Lappish shamanism magic around the fire 20.11.2019 Our time at our viewing spot started with explaining how the northern lights are created along with some folk law and language of the northern lights. Now while I was talking I was watching the sky for any signs of stars or northern lights activity, as I talked the glow of the fire grew brighter through the windows of the kohta inviting us in. The food was soon warming over the fire, sausages…
7 Instagramable Cafes In Central Helsinki – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe Finland is a per-capita leader in coffee consumption and if you want to spend your time like a local – you should definitely visit one of the cafeterias in the Finnish capital.I have some of my own favorite places (which are too few for a solid blog post). I have decided to bring you a guest author. Geraldine will tell about her favorite…
12 inomhusaktiviteter i Helsingfors under 20€ Det är den tiden på året igen. Tiden då det kan regna, slaska, snöa eller vara allmänt kallt och jäkligt då man semestrar i Norden. Att åka på en liten getaway till någon närbelägen stad kan ändå vara en absolut fantastisk upplevelse under höst- och vintermånaderna.I det här inlägget vill jag tipsa om 12 roliga, spännande och fina inomhusaktiviteter i Helsingfors. Grejer som är perfekta för ruskiga dagar. Det bästa är även att jag…