The Half Dome Village is located in the main Yosemite Valley and was relatively easy to find. There is an internal shuttle bus stop within the compound which makes it easy…
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Yosemite National Park in October was a little underwhelming. It was still beautiful but we had expected a greater variety in landscapes. Perhaps it was due to Tioga Pass and Mariposa Grove being closed…
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Many years ago, in Stockholm, a snowflake drifted gently down onto my glove. I noticed, to my surprise, that it was a tiny, exquisite, perfectly symmetrical 6-sided crystal. I…
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We had a six hours layover at Helsinki airport. Based on our first day, we knew that was ample time for a trip downtown. The city felt completely…
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The second part of our day was spent at Ranua Zoo. If you have 2 hours to spare, you should consider visiting this zoo. Don’t get as many arctic…
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Hello everyone, It is a balmy -12°c here in Rovaniemi. It isn’t Christmas time but it sure feels like it. This is the home of Santa Claus. We…
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The bus ride from Ivalo to Rovaniemi was a long but surprisingly bearable 5 hours. It helped that the bus was half-empty for most of the journey. From the bus…
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Northern lights should come with a warning label, “Expect long waits in the cold and crushing disappointment if the lights do not appear.” I tried to increase our odds by planning the…
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Gonna miss Nellim. The quiet surroundings made this hotel a wonderful retreat. Main entrance of the hotel: Restaurant and bar. A very warm and inviting space. This was the only spot in…
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A short recap of the food at Nellim Wilderness Hotel as everyone dines in. Breakfast and dinner are included in the accommodation rate. Dinner menus: The menus were relatively…
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