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This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
The seemingly endless opportunities for adventure are what drew me to visit Tromso in winter. Chasing the northern lights and winter hiking were on my list of things to do but dog sledding in Tromso Norway was at the very top. After all, dog sledding is one of the most popular things to do in ..read more
This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
Did you know that the saunas in Finland can fit the entire population of Finland inside at one time? With the largest number of saunas per capita, they are a central part of the culture in Finland. That’s why anyone visiting Finland must experience a traditional Finnish sauna! Before your first Finnish sauna experience, there’s ..read more
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2y ago
With 718 lakes, 2053 saunas, and more than 20 kilometers of winter walking and fat tire biking trails in addition to the more than 15 ski lifts, there’s plenty of things to do in Levi Finland in winter that aren’t downhill skiing or snowboarding. This little ski town lives winter out loud in the best ..read more
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2y ago
There was no question in my mind that I would make a stop in the arctic while in Finland, but I struggled to decide what the best place to visit in Lapland in winter would be for me. After much debate and research, I decided to visit both Levi and Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is a bustling ..read more
This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
As the jolt of the plane touching down went through my body, it hit me. I was here, finally, with purpose. My DNA travel journey had begun, it was no longer a dream. I never choose to sit in the window seat, but at that moment as a wave of emotion came over me I ..read more
This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
Levi or Rovaniemi? When I excitedly scanned my DNA results, my eyes stopped when I saw Finland. I had daydreamed about this winter wonderland. Visions of snowy adventures, Santa Claus, and cozy fireplaces flooded my mind. Could it be that a small piece of my DNA is from this place that I’ve dreamed about? That ..read more
This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
We’ve all been there. You find an unbelievably inexpensive airfare, but there’s a catch. It’s a got a long layover. Like, not long enough that you can go explore the city but just long enough that it’s going to be annoying. This was me on the way home from Lebanon, with a ten hour layover ..read more
This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
Norway in winter is absolutely breathtaking. It’s also so cold that it takes your breath away. But, with the right gear, you’ll be able to focus on the beautiful countryside and not on how cold you feel. Given that I’m based out of Minneapolis (US), I’m no stranger to frigid temperatures. It’s taken me 8 ..read more
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2y ago
The Essential Lofoten Islands Winter Travel Guide Dramatic snow-dusted mountains bursting out of the icy water of the fjords. Bright red cozy cabins clustered together, a pop of color against the dark water and mountains. Snow covered beaches. These are the iconic images that drew me to the Lofoten Islands in winter.. And let me ..read more
This Big Wild World | Norway Archives
2y ago
What was I thinking? Had I really just booked a trip to Tromso in winter? I may live in Minnesota, but that doesn’t mean I like cold weather. Well, that was about to change. For most of my life, I hated winter. So, booking a winter trip to Norway was definitely outside my comfort zone ..read more