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.
Getting married in Finland as a foreigner: no residency rule, the examination of impediments (~€60), documents, civil vs religious vs symbolic, and timing.
Eloping in Lapland: the legal paperwork for foreigners, best seasons, frozen-lake and Ice Chapel settings, what it costs from €5,000, and how we plan it.
Finca de Arrieta, Lanzarote’s off-grid eco village: honest guide to the Eco Luxury Farmhouse (sleeps 6+3, private solar-heated pool), real winter prices, 5% off codes.
Christmas wedding in Rovaniemi: the best December dates, Ice Chapel and lakeside venues, legal steps for foreigners, honest costs and how the day unfolds.
Best things to do in Tromsø in winter 2026–2027, ranked: northern lights chase, fjord day, snowshoe hikes, Sámi and husky days, free sights, 5% off tours.
