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Joona & Alla <hello@hungrytravelfamily.com>
To: you · Monthly, first Sunday
Aurora was out over Kolari last night
Hey,
Quick one from the north. We drove out toward Kolari on Saturday because KP looked promising and the forecast was clear — it didn’t disappoint. Pulling the three practical things we’d tell a friend:
- Kolari beats Rovaniemi for light pollution right now
- If you’re booking an aurora tour, Tuesday–Thursday nights are noticeably quieter
- Layer count: 4. It’s −27°C and the wind is the real story
Also — we’re pulling together the Rovaniemi winter pillar post. If there’s one thing you wish you’d known before a Lapland trip, hit reply — we read every one.
— Joona & Alla
Rovaniemi, Finland · 66°30′ N
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