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Despite the theme, Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is open through all four seasons of the year. It’s a treat for well-behaved and curious adults alike, and Santa is available for gift requests in his office when you arrive.
Medieval Finland in Old Rauma
Old Rauma, home to over 600 people, is a museum that’s bustling with life. In its 600 colorful historic buildings, there are small boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. You’ll also find Finland’s narrowest street.
Moomin Culture in Tampere
The quirky characters in Moomin’s story remain popular after 50 years. It’s a family-friendly art gallery displaying original art and 3D tableaus. It also has books in diverse languages including Afrikaans, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Karelian—the Finnish-based language spoken in Russia.
Finnish Lakeland
Finland is a great option for nature lovers with countless lakes and islands. They’re clustered together in the country’s southeastern region, and Finland has over 55,000 water bodies with a width of at least 650 feet.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
At this resort, you’ll be drawn to the Northern Lights display. You can host your own Northern Lights safari from the comfort of your bed between September to early April each year. For a comfortable aurora hunting experience, you’ll find wooden chalets, some with an igloo annex.
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]]>Steele Waterproof Beach Tote
This is a stylish tote made from water and tear-resistant vinyl-coated nylon material. It’s light in weight and comfortable for you to take on longer trips, and it’s also durable enough to last through several vacations. This bag comes in small and large sizes, and you can select from six colors: red, yellow, true blue, navy, white, and black. It has an embroidered monogram in 25 different colors.
L.L Bean Boat and Tote
This one is made from a durable cotton canvas. It has reinforced handles to carry heavier essentials instead of lugging around several bags. Its flat bottom allows you to keep it upright, with the contents staying in place. You can select between multiple sizes, handle lengths, and colors.
Be Mine Straw Tote
If you want a classic straw bag with a fun design, you should consider the Be Mine Straw Tote. It has a convenient inner lining, a wall pocket, and inch-long straps that make it easy to carry heavy essentials like beach toys.
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]]>Swiss National Park, Switzerland
This is the oldest park in the Alps, and it was named the most mindful park worldwide. This is all thanks to its low pollution and the number of visitors, but it also has beautiful views and tons of activities within the park.
Banff National Park, Canada
The Banff National Park has many different hiking trails, activities, and wildlife. It also has 15 spas for people to enjoy their share of wellness.
Denali National Park, Alaska, North America
Denali has a relatively low number of visitors, about 600,000 per year. That translates to less stressful crowds, but it also has quiet hiking trails, scenic views, and hundreds of species of wild animals to discover. It’s the perfect place to unplug and get back to nature, and it’s also home to Mount McKinley, which is the tallest peak in North America and thus ideal for climbers.
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While the city remains synonymous with minimalists, it offers a clean-lined design. The Modern boutique has a rare mix of vintage and French décor ranging from bright-blue champagne glasses to a copper lamp.
Where to Stay
While in Stockholm you can stay at Villa Dagmar, which is a 70-room hotel. It is the first sibling property of the ultra-luxe Hotel Diplomat. Its refined properties are evident in the brightly, light-filled interiors, jewel-toned velvet armchairs, and antique wallpapers. Other draws include a traditional Nordic spa with a Swedish sauna, a flower shop, and direct access via passageway to the Ostermalm Saluhall.
Where to Eat
Anchoring Stockholm’s Nybrogatan Avenue is a beautifully restored food hall. Inside this food hall, you’ll find merchants, including Lisa Elmqvist, a fishmonger to the royal family, and artisanal cheese maker Arla Unika. You can enjoy your lunch at the Bageri Ingrid bakery that snakes down the block. You can get a steamy cup of split-pea soup, thick squares of fudgy apple cakes, and warm vanilla-and-cardamom burns. All these are served through a takeout window.
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]]>Samburu National Reserve in Kenya
This is a pristine and remote African game reserve in Northern Kenya, and it’s home to the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s Zebra, Somali Ostriches, Giraffes, Beisa Oryx, and Gerenuk. The big cats and African wild dogs, to mention a few, wrap Samburu’s dramatic scenery.
Ruaha National Park in Southern Tanzania
Ruaha is the largest national park in Tanzania. However, the vast wilderness has very few safari lodges making it a more exclusive and secluded place to get away from it all. While here, you can enjoy the vast elephant population of about 10,000 and hot air balloon safaris. Furthermore, it’s a dramatic scenery with varied habitats; from gentle hills and baobab groves to the great Ruaha River and open savannahs.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya
Lewa leads in community-based wildlife conservation in Kenya, and it’s home to endangered rhino and Grevy zebras. You can enjoy guided horseback, camelback, and walking safaris through diverse habitats such as forests, grasslands, and woodlands. It’s home to over 440 birds of species recorded and over 70 species of different mammals.
Selous Game Reserve in Southern Tanzania
Selous, located South of Tanzania, is an hour’s drive south of Dar es Salaam. It’s one of the largest protected areas in Africa, housing populations of large mammals, and its dramatic landscapes and varied habitats give it an exceptional diversity drawcard.
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]]>Exceptional Hilltop Towns
Istria’s charming beauty is evident through its rural landscape of undulating hills, with medieval villages perched on top. One of the renowned hilltop towns is Motovun, the birthplace of a racecar driver, Mario Andretti. The town boasts a 13th-century bell tower, municipal palace, cobbled streets, and shops selling local products.
Truffles, Wine, and Olive Oil
Istria’s soil composition and microclimate make it ideal for producing wine and olive oil. The lush forest in the Valley of Mirna River is also an ideal location for truffle hunting. In addition, its proximity to clean and clear waters of Kvarner Gulf provides succulent seafood. There’s plenty of rustic taverns and family-run farms serving traditional cuisine.
Seaside Vistas
The rolling hills of Istria’s bucolic interior make way for robust fishing villages and seaside port towns. While visiting, be sure to sample the fresh seafood at one of the many waterfront restaurants, including La Puntulina. It’s a perfect place to watch the sun kiss the sea as it sets for the evening.
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]]>Teide Cable Car
To go on top of the mountain and enjoy its summit, otherwise called La Rambleta, you’ll have to use the cable car. It’s the easiest and most unique way you can enjoy the views. You only need to request the free permit issued by the park.
Mount Teide Summit
After taking the cable car, you should be more adventurous and walk to the trail leading to the crater. It’s a tough 40-minute climb, but think about it; how many can brag of reaching Spain’s highest point?
(@antonio.pozo)Hike on Mount Teide
If you’re a trekker, you can bypass the Teide Cable Car and hike up the mountain on your two legs. It can take you a minimum of six hours, starting at Montana Blanca.
Stargazing in Teide National Park
How about a real night sky to see stars, planets, and galaxies right under the Milky Way. It’s been so far recognized as a “Starlight Destination”. Visit Mount Teide National Park in the summer and enjoy the starry summer sky with two main protagonists: The Milky Way and the Summer Triangle.
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]]>Montana, with unending natural beauty, is all about epic adventures. It’s where you’ll find sprawling national parks and the famous Yellowstone in the south. But hold on – there’s more:
Get Ready for Medicine Rocks State Park
Medicine Rocks State Park is your destination. It’s a 2-hour drive from Glendive and has out-of-this-world landscapes, excellent mineral specimens, and fossils. The rocks have incredible structures that’ll have you stopping to snap photos at every turn.
From Medicine Rocks State Park to Broadus
Although there are a few short hikes to get your blood pumping, you’ll enjoy snapping a few shots of the insane terrain. Take a short adventure in Ekalaka for your breakfast and to check your itinerary before heading off again. While here, you can check out the awesome triceratops skulls at the Carter County Museum.
Next, you’ll swerve through the pretty slices of the Montana badlands to Broadus. It is a town along the “warrior trail, “which is the gateway to South Montana.
Glacier National Park
It’s one of the most beautiful spits in Montana. Glacier National Park is a vast tract of natural wonders, where cropland stands in contrast to the snow-capped peaks. The combination of altitude changes and steep winding curves makes it an easy choice for your road trip.
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