The Palt-inator

Palt is a dish Palt is one of those dishes that proves that true culinary satisfaction can be found in the simplest of forms. As we sat down to our first plate of this traditional Swedish fare, we weren’t entirely sure what to expect. What arrived was a humble,...

Västerbotten cheese

Västerbotten cheese Since 1872 While shopping in Sweden, we discovered a true culinary gem: Västerbotten cheese. This hard, crumbly cheese, with its distinct, strong flavor, is considered by many Swedes to be the “king of cheeses,” and its rich history and...

Saunas for 5,5 milion of people

In Finland, the sauna is not just a room for bathing; it’s a fundamental part of the national identity, a sacred space for physical and mental cleansing. With over three million saunas for a population of 5.5 million, it’s clear that the sauna is deeply...

A day with Santa Claus

Rovaniemi We went to Rovaniemi to visit the Santa Claus , a place we’d never been before. We really enjoyed the magical atmosphere. The village was even better than we imagined, and we loved every minute of our trip. Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, is...