More And More Visitors Exhilarated And Thrilled By Husky Safaris In Lapland – As Seen On 71 Degrees North
September 20, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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Increasing numbers of visitors to Lapland are discovering the truly unique experience offered by husky safaris in Lapland. Dog sledding holidays have seen a huge increase in popularity in recent years as more and more people discover the exhilaration of winter activity holidays in Arctic regions such as Lapland and Canada.
This interest is set [...]
Lapland Climate and Weather
July 4, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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Lapland is located in the northernmost reaches of Europe, close to the North Pole. As such, it can get very cold up there! There are a number of factors affecting the weather in Lapland, including the time of the year, but it should be remembered that no matter what time you decide [...]
Top Sights To See in Lapland
July 3, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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There’s always something to see in Lapland. From the sky show put on by the aurora borealis to the picturesque landscapes of inner Lapland, the region is a place truly untouched by the ravages of modern life. Although all sights in the region are amazing, there are some top sights to [...]
Exploring Lapland
July 2, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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If you want to travel to an “out of the ordinary” place, why not take a trip to northern Scandinavia and explore Lapland?
Lapland is the name for the northern regions of Norway, Sweden and Finland. The majority of the territory lies within the arctic circle, so it is obviously a place with an overall cold [...]
Winter Adventure Sports in Lapland
July 2, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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If you love winter activities and sports, then Lapland will be an ideal destination for you. Located in northern Scandinavia, Lapland holidays have a lot to offer to visitors who like to practice winter sports of all kinds. Due to its northern location, winter in Lapland begins during the month of October and lasts well [...]
Special Events and Festivals in Lapland
July 1, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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Not only is Lapland home to a lot of snow and snow-related activities, it is a cultural hub for northern Scandinavia as well. The native peoples of Lapland are the Sami (previously called the Lapps – although this is now considered to be a derogatory term), who continue to have a [...]
Husky Safari in Lapland
July 1, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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Imagine the wind blowing through your hair, the cold Lapland air gently touching your cheeks and a whole lot of white surrounding you. At nights, you sleep in remote wilderness cabins with no electricity or showers. The next day, the same occurs again, the gray and white bundles of fur before you are your only [...]
An Overview of Lapland
July 1, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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Although Lapland is known for being a former Finnish province, the region of Lapland actually stretches across four countries; Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia. The name ‘Lapland’ is derived from the term ‘Lapp’ used to describe the native people of the region, the Sami. Although the term ‘Lapp’ is now considered [...]
Winter Holidays in Lapland
June 30, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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If you are planning a winter holiday getaway, Lapland is a great place to go. It has a lot to offer for those who enjoy the winter and all the opportunities it has to offer in terms of outdoor activities. There is a lot that you can do during your winter holidays in Lapland. If [...]
Winter Wilderness Activities in Lapland
June 29, 2010 by Travel Guide Lapland
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Those of you who love wilderness activities during the wintertime will be very happy to visit the Lapland region. Located in the arctic circle, the Lapland region covers thousands of kilometers of beautiful and unspoiled scenery that will amaze winter lovers.
Here are some of the winter wilderness activities in Lapland that you can take part [...]