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All About Lapland Podcast brings you the useful travel information from the perspective of a local. When and were should you travel? What are the must-visits spots, and what are the hidden gems? How it is to live in Lapland, one of the most scarcely populated places on the planet? Our weekly episodes give answers to most asked questions about Lapland, and in our monthly episode we discuss with our guest some various topics related to life, travel, art, culture, science and more.
Aurora Holidays – on the edge of the world! Interview with Tiina Salonen.
There are some places in Lapland that are truly special, and Utsjoki is one of them! It is a small Sami community, situated literally at the edge of the world, right at the border with Sweden. We were invited to visit and film the northern lights by a local company –...
Rayann Elzein. French photographer who fell in Love with Lapland!
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Rayann Elzein is a French photographer who fell in love with Lapland and northern lights! He has been photographing aurora borealis for years in northern Lapland, and we now hear his story!
Is there future for tourism in Lapland? New entry rules explained!
Finland announced that it relaxes travel restrictions for entering the country, but also implements new rules, and "test and enter" model. There are quite few intricate details, like the "72-hour rule", which are explained below. We did a whole hour-long audio version...
Stuck in Lapland! – Victor Alarcon aka Vic Ja4
Can you get stuck in Lapland? This is exactly what happened to musician Victor Alarcon aka Vic Ja4 who came to Rovaniemi to record a music video, but got stranded here due to travel restrictions in March 2020. In the 8th episode of our podcast we'll get to know...
Best Ski Resorts in Lapland! – Podcast Ep. 7
What are the best Ski Resorts in Lapland, and who are they for? In the 7th episode of our podcast we are going to travel to the most popular ski resorts in Lapland, including Ruka, Levi, Pyhä, Ylläs, Salla, Saariselkä and Ounasvaara in Rovaniemi. Listen to the podcast...
What to do in Autumn in Lapland? – Podcast Ep. 6
Autumn is a wonderful season to visit in Lapland! In the 6th episode of our podcast we will find out why! What kind of activities are available, and what are the best places to visit? Listen to the podcast audio, or see the video here:
Lappish Cuisine – Podcast Ep. 5
In the 5th episode of our podcast we are going to explore traditional Lappish cuisine, and get to know its ingredients: reindeer, game, bear meat, fish, berries & mushrooms. Lappish nature is quite harsh, so the ingredients are simple, but very tasty, and...
How to see the northern lights? – Podcast Ep 4.
How to see the northern lights? In the 4th episode of our weekly podcast, I will share my tips on when and where you can see the northern lights in Finnish Lapland. Check my dedicated site for more aurora stuff, as well as information about my aurora tours:...
Lapland on a budget – with Tinja Tamminen – Podcast Ep 3.
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Lapland on a budget. Is that even possible? For the 3rd Episode of our podcast we are going to take a virtual trip to Ylläs and meet with the first guest on our podcast, Tinja Tamminen. She is the owner of 7 Fells Hostel, a backpacker, and Lapland Budget Travel Expert.
Where to travel in Lapland? – Podcast Ep. 2
Where to travel in Lapland? In the 2nd episode of our Podcast we will get to know the most interesting places to visit in Finnish Lapland! From Rovaniemi & Kemi to Pyhä-Luosto, Kemi, Ylläs, Levi, Ivalo, Kilpisjärvi and more!