We're Joona & Alla — a Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Together we've travelled to 21 countries and write honest, locally-grounded travel guides about Lapland and beyond.
The best family coolcation destinations in Europe for 2026 — Finland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Ireland, and Denmark — rated by a couple who live in Finnish Lapland and have visited 25 countries.
We drove Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way in 5 days this summer. Here’s the honest itinerary — what to stop for, what to skip, and how to plan a western Ireland road trip without rushing.
We went to Ireland and found one of Europe’s best coolcation destinations hiding in plain sight. Temperatures averaging 15–18°C, dramatic Atlantic coastline, and 30% cheaper than Iceland — here’s our honest verdict.
