One of the things I was most excited to do was to try dog-sledding with huskies in Finnish Lapland. As part of a tour booked through Visit Rovaniemi, I went to Raitola Reindeer & Husky Farm where I got to take a short ride on a dog sled. You can also book self-driving tours,, Read More
In Finnish Lapland, there are more reindeer than people. The 200,000 reindeer are domesticated and cared for by local reindeer herders. As a tourist, you can visit these majestic animals at a reindeer farm and even have a chance to be pulled in a sleigh. While Laplanders prefer speedy snowmobiles to reindeer travel these, Read More
Rovianiemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland. This city of approximately 60,000 residents is known as the official home of Santa Claus and serves as a jumping-off point for many of the region’s excursions. If you’re looking for a place to shop for winter gear, browse Lappish souvenirs, relax at a trendy bar or, Read More
The northeast coast of South Korea offers access to the Goseong Unification Observatory Tower and the well-curated DMZ Museum. Until visiting, I didn’t know how big DMZ tourism is for domestic tourists within Korea. I was surprised at how much of a destination these sites are, and I’m definitely interested in making my way, Read More
Goseong county is located on the northeast coast of South Korea, in Gangwon province. While it may not feature on the usual “must see” lists for foreigners traveling in Korea, it’s been one of my favorite destinations. From beautiful lakes, to an array of 27 beaches, to DMZ tourism sites and funky cafes, Goseong, Read More
Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in South Korea. It is located in the northeast county of Goseong, just south of the DMZ in Gangwon province. Why this Hike is Awesome While Hwajinpo Lake does not have a hiking trail that goes around its 16km perimeter, it does have a wide and well-mainted bike, Read More
2020-2021 was our second academic year living in South Korea. I’ve renewed my contract, and we’re about to start our third year. It has been quite the ride with Covid-19 protocols dominating daily life. The school year was spent volleying between in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning. The Korean government allowed students up to Grade 2, Read More
Paraeso Falls is about 45 minutes to an hour drive outside Ulsan city, South Korea. If you’re looking for a short hike with great views throughout, this is a perfect Ulsan day trip. Why this Hike is Awesome In just 90 minutes, we were able to see three separate waterfalls and enjoy beautiful views, Read More
Chilpo Beach is a white stretch of sand about a 30-minute drive (13 km) north of Pohang’s downtown area. It’s less crowded than the popular Yeongildae Beach and annually hosts a jazz festival in summer. This is my first post in attempting to review beaches from a parenting perspective, so feel free to suggest, Read More