7 things you didn't know about the Northern Lights
Posted by TransunWho doesn’t love a sky full of colour? Humans have been intrigued and inspired by the Northern Lights pretty much since the beginning of time.
All about the historic Three-Country Cairn
Posted by TransunImagine visiting three countries in less than 30 seconds… it can be done! On our Snowmobile Voyager holiday, you can zip around the northernmost international tripoint in the world.
How to Plan a Family Holiday in Lapland
Posted by Caitlin RymanLapland holidays are a great winter treat, taking you to a magical, mysterious land where the midnight sun shines through the summer and the winter days are long and dark. It's a brilliant destination for...
How to Ride a Husky Sledge
Posted by Olli KoladeYou honestly never realised that shadows in snow were actually the most beautiful, magical blue. Lots of different blues, in fact, from the palest slices of baby blue to forget-me-not blue and the deep, dar...
Best Time to See the Northern Lights
Posted by Olli KoladeThe Northern Lights – the famous Aurora borealis - are a magical sight, other-worldly and eerie, silent yet awe-inspiringly dramatic, a vast, multi-coloured, fiery curtain in the sky. Our fab holidays in the far north of Europe include Northern Lights excursions, so there's no need for you to handle all the arranging and organising, which is a complicated job at the best of times thanks to the unpredictability of the lights and the weather patterns that make them easier to see. It's our job to figure out where they're most likely to appear, and your job simply to enjoy them. Here's what you need to know about when to watch Northern Lights.
VIEW FULL POSTHow Fun Is Cross Country Skiing?
Posted by Harvey JonesPicture this. As far as you can see, there's snow. Pristine, crisp perfect snow, only broken by the marks made by husky sleds and reindeer sleds. The light is incredible, fresh and crystal clear, and you can see...
How an Ice Hotel Works
Posted by Harvey JonesYou've heard of ice hotels, and they sound absolutely magical. You might have seen photos of the interior of an ice hotel, made from gleaming, glittering, glassy ice and sometimes full of fantastical carved ice...
What Are Northern Lights?
Posted by Harvey JonesThey're magical, awe-inspiring, breathtaking and very, very weird. But what, exactly, are the Northern Lights, how do they happen, what are they made of, when are they at their best, and why would you want to see them in the first place? Here's what you need to know, including the very latest science revealing why the aurora makes such an eerie, spooky sound.
Yes, Reindeer Sleigh Rides Are Real
Posted by Harvey JonesYou've dreamed about running with reindeer, speeding along super-fast on a beautiful sleigh across the pure, crisp, white snow as the landscape tears past and the trees turn into a deep green blur. It's actually just as good in real life, a dream-like experience provided by these legendary fast, wonderfully attractive animals. Reindeer sleigh rides are something special, and if they're not on your bucket list yet, they deserve to be! Here's some insight to inspire you.
VIEW FULL POSTMeet The Huskies!
Posted by Harvey JonesThe Northern Lights are absolutely spectacular. The snow-covered landscapes are awe-inspiringly lovely. The setting is magical. The reindeer are remarkable. But for some travelers the huskies themselves are the icing on the cake, the best thing about a holiday to the beautiful, glittering, ice-covered far north.
Here's everything you need to know about husky dogs and husky rides, about the most extraordinary dog breed you'll meet in Lapland, the living powerhouses behind the famously-popular husky dog sledding experiences our customers enjoy so much.
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