This is how our visit to THE official Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland came to be: Me: “Hey Erin. Did you know the official Santa Claus Village is in Finland? Husband Erin: “WAIT, WHAT?!” Me: “Yeah, you can meet the real Santa and it’s at the Arctic Circle! There’s even a train called the Santa
5 Days Discovering the Best of Helsinki in the Winter
When we planned our trip to Finland in December, we had no idea what to expect. We knew we’d head to the Arctic Circle to see the official Santa Claus Village. We knew we’d shop at the famous Christmas markets in Helsinki. And we knew there was a chance to see the Northern Lights in
Surviving Europe Takes on Finland
Our next grand adventure takes us far from the warmth of Greece’s beaches. It takes us all the way up to the Arctic Circle where the sky lights up at night. Where the warm feeling of the holiday season reigns all year long. And where cinnamon buns, fortresses and frozen seas are more plentiful than