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Lapland Packing List – Best Clothes to Pack for Lapland with Kids

Published on February 8, 2020March 11, 2020 by Cath Jordan36 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 were no longer used to cold temperatures. Nor did we have any proper winter clothing. So, I did some research to find out the best clothes to pack for Lapland with kids and what we should have been bringing in our suitcases. Find out more in this Lapland packing list post.

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7 Amazing Lapland Bucket List Experiences

Published on February 6, 2020March 11, 2020 by Cath Jordan45 Comments

In this post you will find out exactly what we put on our Lapland bucket list for our trip to see Santa in his hometown on Rovaniemi. We had some help from the tourist board, Visit Rovaniemi, to create our ultimate Lapland bucket list. Find out what was on it by reading more!

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The 10 Best Reasons to Visit Lapland with Kids (and they’re not just for kids)

Published on January 23, 2020March 4, 2020 by Cath JordanLeave a comment

Most people will tell you one of their wishes and dreams is to visit Lapland. Families, couples, solo travellers, it’s one of those destinations that tops most people’s bucket lists. As if you needed any excuse, here are my top 10 reasons to visit Lapland, with kids, on your own, as a couple, these reasons are not just for kids!

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5 Awesome Things To Do In Rovaniemi With Kids

Published on January 17, 2020March 25, 2020 by Cath Jordan44 Comments

Rovaniemi is the Official Hometown of Santa Claus in Finnish Lapland. It is a popular destination for families heading to Lapland. As the largest town in Lapland, it is popular not only in winter but also summer. 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 focuses 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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30+ Practical Tips for Lapland With Kids

Published on September 19, 2019March 5, 2020 by Cath Jordan20 Comments

Lapland, Finland is a place most families dream of visiting with their kids and for some it is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The chance to meet Father Christmas in his hometown. And maybe a few Elves too. Planning Lapland holidays is a big part of the process, but once you’ve got your holiday booked, then what? In this post I’m sharing with you over 30 practical tips for Lapland with kids to help you prepare for your visit to this magical place on earth.

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