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...
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...
Reindeer, scientifically known as Rangifer tarandus, are a species of deer native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions across Northern Europe, Siberia, and North America. They are the only deer species to have been domesticated. Their lives...
Oulu The Capital of Northern Scandinavia As we steered our camper north, our destination was Oulu, a city often touted as the “capital of northen Scandinavia”. The name alone sets a certain expectation of grandeur, historical significance, and a bustling...
A nice adventure through Vaasa and the archipelago An old and new town Our motorhome tour brought us to Vaasa in August, and we were completely take away by its compelling history. The story of the city begins in 1606 when Vaasa was officially founded by...
