TRAVEL TIPS
Travel tips from the road
Everything we have learned from years of slow travel, road trips and living in Lapland — sorted so you can find the right guide fast and book the right things with confidence.
Plan by destination
Hand-picked tours, stays and rentals from partners we know and trust.
Rovaniemi & Lapland activities
Husky rides, reindeer farms and northern lights tours, picked by two locals.
Tromsø activities
Whale watching, fjord cruises and aurora chases from the capital of the Arctic.
Campervan rental
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Cape Town activities
Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and the winelands — tours worth your time.
Proposals & weddings in Lapland
Planning a proposal or a wedding under the northern lights? Start here.
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Our most useful guides
The practical answers readers ask us about most.
Before you go
- Best Time to Visit Rovaniemi (Month by Month, From Locals)
- What to Pack for Rovaniemi in Winter (Local’s Packing List)
- The Ultimate Winter Travel Packing List (From Finland to Iceland)
- Is It Safe to Travel in Finland, Sweden, and Norway? A Nordic Safety Guide
- ETIAS Explained: What US, UK, and Canadian Travelers Need for Europe
- Do You Need Travel Insurance for Lapland Activities?
Getting around
- Getting Around Finland: The Complete Transport Guide (2026)
- Norway Toll Roads: Exactly How It Works for Foreign Drivers
- The Norway Ferry System: A Simple Explanation
- How to Rent a Car in Iceland: The Mistakes Everyone Makes
- How to Road Trip Scandinavia: Essential Tips Before You Go
- Best Routes From Europe to Scandinavia — Every Option Explained
Campervans & road trips
- How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Campervan? Daily Prices in 22 Countries
- Campervan Rental Insurance, Deposits & Excess Explained (2027)
- Campervan vs Motorhome vs RV: Which Should You Rent?
- New Zealand South Island Campervan Itinerary: 14 Days
- Iceland Ring Road by Campervan: A Realistic Itinerary
- What Is Freedom to Roam? Everyman’s Right Explained for Visitors
Money & budget
- How Expensive Is a Trip to Rovaniemi?: Real 2026–27 Costs From Locals, Season by Season
- Is Scandinavia Really Expensive? An Honest Breakdown
- How to Travel Europe on a Budget as a Couple (2026 Guide)
- Iceland on a Budget: How We Spent Under €100/Day as a Couple
- Is There a Discount for Booking Rovaniemi Activities Online? (Yes — and How to Stack It)
- Booking Lapland Activities: When to Book and How Far in Advance
Northern lights, photos & apps
- Is It Worth Hunting the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi? An Honest 2026 Guide
- How to Photograph the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi
- How to Photograph the Northern Lights With a Phone (Settings That Work)
- Best eSIM for a Europe Summer Trip in 2026 (We Tested 5)
- The Best Apps for Travel in Europe This Summer (Our Couples’ Picks for 2026)
- How to Take Great Travel Photos with Just Your Phone