Finding the Universe
Travel tales, photography and a dash of humor
I paid to stay at Kakslauttanen in 2019. Here's my review of the glass igloo experience, 2026 pricing, and the best alternatives worth considering. Read More...
Two trips to Finland in winter, distilled into a 7-day itinerary covering Helsinki, Rovaniemi, the Sampo icebreaker and Lapland glass igloos. Read More...
A detailed guide to things to do in Rovaniemi. Covers all the major activities and attractions in Rovaniemi in summer and winter, plus tips on planning. Read More...
After visits across summer and winter, here's a curated guide to the best things to do in Helsinki, with the weird museums, saunas, and what to skip. Read More...
Full Helsinki Card review for 2026. All three card versions explained, 1-3 day cost-benefit examples, and when to skip the card and pay per attraction. Read More...
Everything you need to know to plan your trip to Oulu, including sights, accommodation and when to visit! Read More...
Travel tips and advice for visiting the Finnish town of Rauma, including what to see, where to stay and how to get here and away. Read More...
A detailed guide to visiting Iso Syote in Finland, including all the winter activities you can do at the Iso-Syöte ski resort and Syöte National Park, plus tips on where to stay and how to get here. Read More...
Information on where to go dog sledding in Lapland, including tales from a dog sledding trip and tips on where to book a dog sledding tour in Finland Read More...
After multiple visits in summer and winter, here's exactly how to spend one day in Helsinki, with time-boxed stops, sauna tips, and the trade-offs. Read More...
Visiting the worlds largest Archipelago Read More...
Exploring Finland?s Great Outdoors Read More...
