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5 Awesome Things To Do In Rovaniemi With Kids

Published on January 17, 2019March 21, 2019 by Cath Jordan39 Comments

Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus in Finnish Lapland. It is a popular destination for families heading to Lapland. The largest town in Lapland it is popular not only in winter but also summer. However, in this post I’m going to share with you 5 awesome things to do in Rovaniemi with kids in winter. Some of them can be done in summer too, but this post focusses on a winter visit to Rovaniemi. We were kindly hosted by Visit Rovaniemi during our trip to visit Santa in Lapland and these activities were either organised or suggested by them.

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7 Amazing Lapland Bucket List Experiences with Visit Rovaniemi

Published on December 6, 2018December 21, 2018 by Cath Jordan43 Comments

I can’t believe we are nearing our trip to Lapland to see Santa in his hometown. From having booked it all in February, to finally packing and getting ready to hop on that plane, the last ten months have flown past. And our time in Rovaniemi has been made all the more special with the help of the Visit Rovaniemi tourist board who have helped us create an amazing Lapland Bucket list for our winter visit to northern Finland. Here’s what’s in store for us next week.

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What To Pack For Lapland With Kids - What to pack for your family trip to see Santa in Lapland

The Best Clothes to Pack for Lapland with Kids

Published on November 8, 2018October 30, 2018 by Cath Jordan34 Comments

As soon as we booked our trip of a lifetime to visit Santa in his home in Finland, the next thing on my mind was what we should pack for our family trip to Lapland. For a start, we live in Portugal and we’re no longer used to cold temperatures. Nor do we have any proper winter clothing. So, I’ve been doing some research to find out the best clothes to pack for Lapland with kids and what we should be bringing in our suitcases.

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The Most Affordable Way to Visit Santa in Lapland

Published on September 11, 2018February 8, 2019 by Cath Jordan61 Comments

If you had told me this time two years ago that we would be preparing to visit Santa in Lapland in December, I’d have told you that you were dreaming. However, that’s exactly what we’re in the throes of. And I’m going to tell you the most affordable way to visit Santa in Lapland with kids. I’m also going to tell you how we’ve bagged a 10-day trip for less than a 1-night trip to Lapland. Interested?

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