Back to Lapland With Globe Trekker

I went back to Lapland in the middle of the night at least via the TV with Globe Trekker. It made waking up in the middle of the night that much easier. It is close to a year since I traveled to Finland’s Sámi zone. Watching the presenter travel by dog sled, reindeer sled and snowmobile brought back some great memories of one of the world’s best adventures. It did little though for helping me get back to sleep! Click for facts about Globe Trekker. My GoNOMAD Article

Leaving Lapland, Filled with Memories

Today it is time to pack up and head home for a little break. This trip to Lapland has been a great trip, I moved via reindeer sled, husky sled and snowmobile. I had my share of poro (reindeer) and ate well, a must in the cold. After busy days I took the traditional steam suana, heated by logs. Thanks to Ari and his planning I learned much, but it is now time to fly. www.taxari.com

Sammy the Sami, Lapland

Winter Swimming in the Gulf of Bothnia

Sampo is the only passenger icebreaker in the world, a shame because it was such a great experience. Plowing through ice was great but the chance to plunge in the icy Gulf of Bothnia will linger in my mind forever.

Food and Fun in Helsinki, Aki Arjola

It is Sunday in Helsinki and a slow morning. Yesterday despite having only 3 hours of sleep the night before I powered through Helsinsi with a vengence, seeing most of what was on my list.

Last night I had dinner with Aki Arjola and his partner in http://www.eatandjoy.com/ a site devoted to Finnish food and special food products. While I did enjoy, fatigue over took me and I headed back to the GLO Hotel for a long deep sleep.

Winter Adventure in Finland and France

Spring is just a few days away but I am just starting my winter. After a few months of healing I am ready to go and several trips will help me get in the winter activities I missed since Dec. I soon head to Finland in particular Lapland above the Arctic Circle. Traveling via Husky, ice cutter, horse drawn sleigh, snowmobile and on the hunt for the aurora borealis should give me plenty of outdoor action.

In April I will hit the slopes of Val d’Isere and Chamonix in the French Alps, that should take the sting out of missing a good snow season here in the Catskills. After I am heading back to Lyon and the Rhone Alpes Region to gather more for a possible France Guide piece, I will be wandering on my own and at my own pace.