Podcasts about Lapland

In deze aflevering geef ik je een update over mijn inmiddels derde winter in Zweeds Lapland. Oftewel: hoe gaat het nu écht met me? Je hoort het in deze aflevering van de podcast. Meer avontuurlijke vrouwen op je timeline? Volg ons dan op instagram via @avontuurljkevrouwen. Ook kun je je inschrijven voor de maandelijkse nieuwsbrief via www.avontuurlijkevrouwen.nl/nieuwsbrief.

Greenland, Iceland, Lapland – their names alone might make you shiver. Then there's the geological instability of Iceland (remember the volcano?) and the geopolitical instability of Greenland – the 51st state, if Donald Trump gets his way. But Clive Stacey, founder of specialist operator Discover the World, says there is a special appeal to the far north.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

De laatste dag van de beurs alweer. En we starten de podcast feestelijk, want vandaag is Wanda jarig! We hebben drie gasten aan tafel. Antonette Spaan – Lapplandsleden Wanda's oude co-host van deze podcast schuift aan tafel om te vertellen over de Laplandsleden. Deze trail, een echt wildernisroute door Lapland, is samengesteld door haar vriend. Deze 190 km lange route is de avontuurlijke variant van de Kungsleden. Alle informatie over deze trail is gebundeld in een e-book die je via de website kunt bestellen. www.lapplandsleden.com Met een speciale beurskorting op het e-book van maar liefst 2,50 met de code FWB26 Rick Mulder – Hiken met jonge kinderen Rick schuift samen met zijn 2,5 jarige dochter Suzy aan tafel. Hij neemt haar mee op zijn meerdaagse wandelingen en vertelt hierover. Ook hebben we het over het verschil tussen wandelen met én zonder kinderen en wat hij Suzy mee wil geven door het doen van dit soort wandelingen. Ook heeft Rick een gratis e-book gemaakt met tips en ervaringen over hiken met jonge kinderen. Deze is vanaf a.s. vrijdag, 20 februari, te verkrijgen via zijn website. www.ikwilhiken.nl Ellen Luijks – Hike&Nature Ellen schrijft wandelgidsen en in deze aflevering vertelt zij over de route door de omstreken van Alkmaar. En het leuke, deze route is genomineerd voor Beste wandelroute van 2025! Daarnaast vertelt Ellen ook over andere wandelingen die ze heeft vastgelegd in tekst. www.hikeandnature.com

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Northern Lights of Connection: Finding Love in Lapland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין הפתיתים הנופלים בלפלנד, אנשיה מצאו חפץ משותף במבטיהם.En: Among the falling ptitim in Lapland, its people found a common object in their gazes.He: טובא הכתבת שמה את יומנה בצד, הסתכלה מעבר לשולחן העץ הגדול.En: Tova, the journalist, set her diary aside and looked across the large wooden table.He: אצו על החלונות פתיתי שלג, והעצים מחוץ לבקתה הכפופה נראו כחמשוּת חיורית בלילה שחור.En: Snowflakes scurried on the windows, and the trees outside the bent cabin looked like pale arms in the black night.He: אליאור, המדריך, עמד במרכז החדר והנחה את המשתתפים בנשימות עמוקות.En: Elior, the guide, stood in the center of the room and instructed the participants in deep breathing.He: לבנה, עוזרתו הנמרצת, הכינה תה צמחי חם למשתתפים.En: Levana, his energetic assistant, prepared hot herbal tea for the participants.He: בין ההנחיות והשתיקה, אליאור העביר עין לעבר טובא, שחיפשה קשר מעבר למילים המודפסות.En: Between the instructions and the silence, Elior glanced at Tova, who was searching for a connection beyond the printed words.He: עיניה היו חלון לחלומותיה, והיא חיפשה משהו אמיתי.En: Her eyes were a window to her dreams, and she was looking for something real.He: יום ולנטיין התקרב, והמתח בעבודה הכביד על כל אחד בסודו.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and the work stress weighed secretly on each of them.He: טובא היתה צריכה לכתוב על חוויות יוצאות דופן, בעוד אליאור נאבק לשמר שקט פנימי עבור משתתפיו.En: Tova needed to write about extraordinary experiences, while Elior struggled to maintain inner peace for his participants.He: גם לבנה, שעבדה בצמוד לאליאור, הרגישה לעיתים שהעבודה השתלטה על חייה האישיים.En: Even Levana, who worked closely with Elior, sometimes felt that work had taken over her personal life.He: לילה אחד, השמיים ערכו מופע אורורה בוראליס מרהיב.En: One night, the sky put on a magnificent Aurora Borealis display.He: האורות ריצדו על השלג הקפוא ויצרו אווירה קסומה.En: The lights danced on the frozen snow, creating a magical atmosphere.He: טובא ואליאור יצאו החוצה, והשתהו מתחת למופע הזה.En: Tova and Elior went outside and lingered under this spectacle.He: "הלילה הזה קסום," אמרה טובא בשקט, "אבל אני מחפשת משהו שימשיך גם אחרי שהאורות יעברו.En: "This night is magical," Tova said softly, "but I'm looking for something to continue even after the lights pass."He: " אליאור השיב לה בחיוך חם: "אולי אנחנו יכולים להיות משהו אמיתי כאן".En: Elior replied with a warm smile: "Maybe we can be something real here."He: ברגע הזה, לבנה הבחינה במתרחש מרחוק וגם היא הבינה כי יצטרך איזון בחייה האישיים.En: At that moment, Levana noticed what was happening from afar and realized that she, too, needed balance in her personal life.He: טובא ידעה שעליה לשים את האמת האישית שלה מעבר לכותבת שהיא.En: Tova knew she had to place her personal truth beyond just being a writer.He: היא סיפרה לאליאור על חלומותיה ודאגותיה, והוא השיב במילים שלו, בסיפורים על יוגה ותקווה למציאות שלווה יותר.En: She shared her dreams and concerns with Elior, and he responded with his words, with stories of yoga and hopes for a more peaceful reality.He: לבסוף, טובא הכלילה את מסעה הרומנטי הבלתי צפוי במאמרה, בו היא סיפרה על ההתרחשות הפנימית שקרתה לה בלפלנד.En: In the end, Tova included her unexpected romantic journey in her article, where she recounted the internal occurrence that happened to her in Lapland.He: אליאור החליט להשקיע יותר זמן במערכות היחסים שבחייו, מכיר בכך שאושר אישי תורם להצלחה מקצועית.En: Elior decided to invest more time in the relationships in his life, recognizing that personal happiness contributes to professional success.He: כך, בין שלג, אורעים ורצון אמיתי, התהוותה חברות חדשה—משותפת ואינטימית יותר ממה שהם דמיינו.En: Thus, between snow, lights, and genuine desire, a new friendship formed—more mutual and intimate than they imagined.He: על רקע אור האורורה הבוהק, טובא ואליאור גילו שהלב יכול לשחק תפקיד ראשון אפילו במקומות הקרים ביותר.En: Against the backdrop of the shining Aurora, Tova and Elior discovered that the heart can play a leading role even in the coldest places. Vocabulary Words:ptitim: פתיתיםgazes: מבטיהםscurried: אצוpale: חיוריתbent: הכפופהglanced: העביר עיןaurora borealis: אורורה בוראליסspectacle: מופעlinger: השתהוmagical: קסוםwarm smile: חיוך חםbalance: איזוןbeyond: מעבר לconcerns: דאגותיהrecounted: סיפרה עלinternal occurrence: התרחשות פנימיתinvest: להשקיעmutual: משותפתintimate: אינטימיתbackdrop: רקעleading role: תפקיד ראשוןapproaching: התקרבobject: חפץparticipants: משתתפיםinstructions: הנחיותherbal tea: תה צמחיstruggle: נאבקmaintain: לשמרpersonal truth: האמת האישיתrealize: להביןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In partnership with bet365 and Gambling.com, this week's #Racehour Podcast is out now! Fresh back from Lapland (and hopefully thawed out), Stephen Cass joins Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan for a proper deep dive into the week in racing. There are 5 Cheltenham ante-post fancies on the table – including a juicy 33/1 poke for the Albert Bartlett – plus chat on Lulamba's Arkle plans, Act Of Innocence, Haiti Couleurs, and why Diarmuid reckons Sam Thomas is on the brink of becoming the UK's top trainer. Tony covers all the Irish angles too, from JP McManus handicap plots to the Charles Byrnes case with the IHRB.

Over on Candy Chat Chicago, Ronnie Raviv joined hosts Leah Jones and Jocelyn Geboy to talk about medical diagnoses, Finland, the Ice Hotel, the last Bears game of the post-season, all while eating a lot of Finnish candy. Candy that we sample during the episode. Photos on Threads Suffeli Puffi Marianne Dumle Winter Mix Jaffa Karl Fazer Blueberry Truffle Karl Fazer Salty Toffee Crunch Salted Caramel Fudge Ollo All Sorts Susu Snacks Tutti Frutti Winter Mix Tyrkisk Peper Fazer Glogikulaat Lapland's blueberry candy  Vestibular Schwannoma or Acoustic Neuroma information Mayo Clinic Dr. Ricky Wong   Ronnie and Leah's guide to Lapland Time-lapse drive to Sweden: Housing between Kittila/Levy and Muonio Villa Borealis (where we stayed) https://www.villaborealis.com  Lapland Dream Villas (3adjacent cabins, different owner, same operator) https://www.laplanddream.fi    Appropriate clothing Our property owner had a warehouse that she took us to for boots, coats, gloves, snowpants, etc Ice hotel provided coveralls, gloves, boots, balaclava Base layer of cotton is a no-no in a cold room at Icehotel so make sure you at least have something synthetic or wool for top and bottom   Places we ate in Finland Swiss cafe Muonio Takka at Olos resort Panoramic restaurant at Levi resort via gondola Levi Pizza Salteriat (schnitzel) Finland activities and vendors Aurora Chase with Arctic Frontiers http://www.arcticfrontier.fi/  Phenomenal. Would've booked a second night if needed Base camp was on a frozen lake with a hut with a fire, warm juice and brownies Dogsled http://www.maglelin.fi/  What a delightful afternoon! Ronnie drove a sled himself and I was a passenger on the guide's sled. Once she saw my cane, she made arrangements for me to sit and take 200 photos.  Family owned and operated. She offers different distances based on the weather and party size.  Arcandia Adventure Park  What a fun, silly night!  We did ramen with the shamen for dinner. Hot pot cooking with reindeer meat, filet, ramen, fresh veg A la cart sausages and snacks looked good Hot chocolate with mint liqueur was delicious  We threw spears, axes, archery, and did an astrology chart This is hilly terrain with snow packed paths. We saw people slip and fall, but kept our footing.  Of course it's a tourist trap! Take your best ren faire or Comic-Con attitude and have fun https://www.arcandia.fi/  Reindeer safari https://www.getyourguide.com/sirkka-l139331/levi-reindeer-experience-with-sled-ride-t418396/?ranking_uuid=3248de96-0922-420f-af99-54f05c66decf  Warm drinks in a hut with a fire for fascinating reindeer facts after short sleigh ride and feeding reindeer   Ice hotel in Sweden https://www.icehotel.com/  What we did Ice Dinner Slept cold in 365 art suite Aurora photography with Scandinavian Sami Photoadventures Www.scandanavianphtotoadventures.com.  Ice sculpture class Ice Hotel suggestions Look at the calendar for when the winter exhibit opens. We went a week before. Fun vibe with all the artists and builders on campus, but we didn't get to see the annual build Skip the ice dinner and eat a la carts Use their gear! It's really good Make it two nights - one warm, one cold - and enjoy a slower visit Overall thoughts We went Nov 30 to December 6 2 hours of daylight stretched into 4-5 hours with dawn and dusk Went before peak season of total darkness, so more cost effective  We didn't do any Christmas or Santa stuff A few notes on traveling fat and mobility-impaired IceHotel had gear in sizes too big for me! The icehotel sleeping bag was snug and a little claustrophobic, but it zipped The property manager had coats big enough for me (actually a little too big) WinterRent coat was my fave, but their 6x pants didn't fit. Their boots were also the best I borrowed for me.  The Snow Country snow pants I bought on clearance last year were perfect https://www.snowcountryouterwear.com/  Smart Wool base layers in largest size fit great Darn Tough socks were tight on calf, but worked good enough  Every restaurant has comfortable seating for me The wheelchair plane access in Kittila was an elevator on a truck. If you are unsteady on your feet, get wheelchair services in the airports and save your energy for dogsledding.  Bring your own towel. No towel in Finland wrapped around my body. 

In de échte boreale wereld, die van eeuwige dagen en nachten, is de mens een merkwaardige verschijning. In een gevecht tegen de kou zijn bont, wol en rendierhuiden onmisbaar voor een menswaardig bestaan in een land van poolvossen en sneeuwuilen. Leven in harmonie met de natuur is voor de Sámi geen keuze. Maar de moderne tijd bracht UV-lampen, Gore-Tex en sneeuwscooters, en plots dreigt noodzakelijke traditie te degraderen tot nostalgische folklore. Aangewakkerd door een toenemende stroom van toeristen, die het met de moderne snufjes wel aandurven om het noorderlicht te komen bekijken. Met een voorspellende app, welteverstaan. Welkom dus, in de zoveelste koorddans tussen het heden en verleden. Maar wel een van de koudste. ⛄ Zorgeloze groepsreizen naar de meest uitdagende uithoeken van de wereld? Laat de planning aan de experts over en beleef het avontuur van je leven! Kijk voor meer info op Sawadee.nl

The Racehour Podcast is back, once again powered by bet365 and Gambling.com, and this week it's all about looking back on a blockbuster 2026 Dublin Racing Festival. With Stephen Cass away embracing the Arctic Circle in Lapland, Dean Ryan steps back into the host's chair and joins Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan to pore over every major talking point from two cracking days at Leopardstown. Big performances, hard races, and a few eye-catching winners all get the full post-mortem treatment. With Cheltenham now looming just five weeks away, the conversation inevitably shifts to Festival fortunes. There's strong confidence around a potential 2026 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase contender, Dean is adamant that Fact To File is the one to beat in the Gold Cup, while Tony highlights a handful of Dublin runners who may have paid a price for their weekend exertions. Plenty to chew over as the road to Cheltenham really starts to narrow. Visit bet365: https://bit.ly/racehour365 Timestamps: 00:00 #Racehour Review Show 03:11 Novice Hurdlers 25:13 Novice Chasers 41:19 Senior Hurdlers 48:16 Senior Chasers 1:08:47 DRF Notebook horses

We revisit Arctic Kiruna to hear how over a century of mining and other industries has impacted the reindeer herding indigenous Sami of northern Sweden. We meet the renowned Sami textile artist Britta Marakatt-Labba who for years has been depicting Sami mythology and culture through embroidered art.We visit Abisko, one of the best places on earth to see the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights.And away from Kiruna, in domestic politics, it's been a depressing week for the Liberals.Presented by Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.

This week the episode is a vlog, and it's up on Youtube, all about my trip to Finland!! Check it out here This was my first real vacation in two years—no work, no laptop, just pure adventure—and I couldn't have picked a better place than Finland

Chatabix is back to kick off 2026! And it might be a brand new series but nothing much has changed, as Joe's talking to David from a hotel room and dealing with some dodgy Wi-Fi. But once that's all sorted, there's chat about new conversation ideas, some recent quipping and David's Christmas holiday trips to Bath, Brighton and Lapland. Joe also reveals that he's recently been on a run with some Chatabiscuits and David has a think about going to see The Cure's last ever gig. It's great to be back podding! FOR ALL THINGS CHATABIX'Y FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/CONTACT: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@chatabixpodcast⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chatabixpodcast/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@chatabix⁠ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/chatabix⁠ Merch: ⁠https://chatabixshop.com/⁠ Contact us: chatabix@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas has come and gone, but for Santa Claus – the football club that is, not the man with the beard – the other big moment of the year is fast approaching. This amateur team of tourism and post office workers are about to enter the Finnish Cup – their one big moment each year to show they are more than just a novelty name. But beyond Lapland, what else is so unique about the competition? We speak to Tomi Leivo-Jokimäki, the chief organiser at the Finnish Football Association, about its soaring popularity, English influence and the trophy's wacky back story. Finally, we take a look at other unique cup competitions across the European continent – from France's all-inclusive cup to Bosnia's strange final. Chapters00:00 – Intro00:32 – Santa Claus' other big moment03:38 – The uniqueness of the Finnish Cup05:42 – A typical run in the competition07:40 – Favourite Finnish club names09:38 – Interview with Tomi Leivo-Jokimäki23:20 – Patreon episode sneak peak24:29 – Cup craziness across Europe

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Shadows: Astrid's Arctic Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall vinterdag i Abisko Nationalpark.En: It was a cold winter's day in Abisko Nationalpark.Sv: Här, i hjärtat av Lappland, låg snön tjock över marken och de höga träden stod tysta och vita under en tung himmel.En: Here in the heart of Lapland, the snow lay thick on the ground, and the tall trees stood silent and white under a heavy sky.Sv: Astrid knäppte vant sin tjocka jacka och drog upp dragkedjan ända till hakan.En: Astrid expertly buttoned her thick jacket and zipped it up all the way to her chin.Sv: Hon var här för att fotografera vilda djur, bara för att upptäcka något anmärkningsvärt.En: She was here to photograph wild animals, just to discover something remarkable.Sv: Astrid vandrade försiktigt längs den snötäckta stigen, kameran redo i handen.En: Astrid cautiously walked along the snow-covered path, camera ready in hand.Sv: Trots isoleringen kände hon sig inte ensam.En: Despite the isolation, she did not feel lonely.Sv: Naturens tystnad var hennes musik och snön under hennes kängor kändes som en bekant vän.En: Nature's silence was her music, and the snow under her boots felt like a familiar friend.Sv: Hennes ögon scannade varje detalj omkring sig tills något oväntat fångade hennes uppmärksamhet - konstiga fotspår i snön.En: Her eyes scanned every detail around her until something unexpected caught her attention—strange footprints in the snow.Sv: De var små, men deras perfekta linje in i skogen väckte hennes nyfikenhet.En: They were small, but their perfect line into the forest piqued her curiosity.Sv: Hon stannade upp och insåg snabbt att något speciellt kunde vänta henne.En: She stopped and quickly realized that something special might await her.Sv: Astrid hade ett mål, och det kunde vara närmare än hon hade trott.En: Astrid had a goal, and it might be closer than she had thought.Sv: Trots att snön föll tätare och temperaturen sjönk, bestämde Astrid sig.En: Even though the snow was falling more heavily and the temperature was dropping, Astrid decided.Sv: Hon skulle följa spåren.En: She would follow the tracks.Sv: Johan och Elin, hennes vänner, hade fått höra om hennes dröm - att fånga ett ögonblick på bild som skulle sätta henne på kartan som en talangfull fotograf.En: Johan and Elin, her friends, had heard about her dream—to capture a moment on camera that would put her on the map as a talented photographer.Sv: "Jag är nära något stort!"En: "I am close to something big!"Sv: tänkte Astrid och trotsade den bitande kylan.En: Astrid thought, braving the biting cold.Sv: Fotspåren ledde henne allt djupare in i skogen, och snön gjorde det svårt att se.En: The footprints led her deeper into the forest, and the snow made it hard to see.Sv: Men hennes beslutsamhet lyste klart som norrskenet på nattsvart himmel.En: But her determination shone as brightly as the northern lights against a pitch-black sky.Sv: Hennes finger på avtryckaren var redo både mot kyla och fantastiska chanser.En: Her finger on the shutter was ready against both the cold and fantastic opportunities.Sv: Slutligen, bland de skyhöga snödrivorna, skymtade hon en räv.En: Finally, among the towering snowdrifts, she glimpsed a fox.Sv: Den var vit som snön själv, en sällsynt syn i sin fulla prakt - en fjällräv.En: It was as white as the snow itself, a rare sight in its full glory—a mountain fox.Sv: Astrid andades knappt, rädd för att skrämma bort djuret.En: Astrid barely breathed, afraid to scare the animal away.Sv: Men räven såg inte ut att bry sig.En: But the fox seemed uninterested.Sv: Den lekte obesvärat, hoppande i snön, helt omedveten om den magiska stunden som utspelade sig.En: It played effortlessly, jumping in the snow, completely unaware of the magical moment unfolding.Sv: Astrid höjde kameran och fotade noggrant, varje klick fyllde hennes hjärta med eufori.En: Astrid raised her camera and meticulously photographed, each click filled her heart with euphoria.Sv: Hon hade hittat sin chans, sin historia.En: She had found her opportunity, her story.Sv: Djupa andetag av lättnad och triumf värmde henne mot den kalla vinden.En: Deep breaths of relief and triumph warmed her against the cold wind.Sv: Bilderna blev allt hon hade hoppats på.En: The pictures were everything she had hoped for.Sv: När kvällen föll, gick Astrid tillbaka.En: As evening fell, Astrid returned.Sv: Stolt och tillfredsställd, mer självsäker än någonsin.En: Proud and satisfied, more confident than ever.Sv: Fotona av fjällräven skulle bli hennes stora genombrott, men hon hade också funnit en djupare koppling till den värld hon så älskade.En: The photos of the mountain fox would become her great breakthrough, but she had also found a deeper connection to the world she loved so much.Sv: En värld av tystnad och skönhet, gömd i snön och väntande på att upptäckas.En: A world of silence and beauty, hidden in the snow and waiting to be discovered. Vocabulary Words:expertly: vantbuttoned: knäpptecautiously: försiktigtisolation: isoleringenscanned: scannadeunexpected: oväntatattention: uppmärksamhetcuriosity: nyfikenhetrealized: insåggoal: målbraving: trotsadebiting: bitandedeeper: djuparedetermination: beslutsamhettowering: skyhögaglimpsed: skymtaderare: sällsyntuninterested: obesvärateffortlessly: obesväratmeticulously: noggranteuphoria: euforirelief: lättnadtriumph: triumfbreakthrough: genombrottconnection: kopplinghidden: gömdwaiting: väntandephotograph: fotograferapath: stigenfootprints: fotspår

In a week where tourists were stranded in Lapland due to freezing temperatures and the world’s latest tech was showcased at a special event in Las Vegas in the US, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Junior team. We’ll be talking about the National Year of Reading, an amazing new discovery in Wales and retro vs modern tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on Reel Talk, Honey watches the brand new cinematic release Hamnet plus a popular release you can still catch on the big screen, The Housemaid. The pair dissect a film receiving Awards Season hype, Train Dreams out now on Netflix, and Jonathan gets a preview of the new Netflix murder mystery dropping this week: Agatha Christie's Seven Dials.Jonathan also has much to tell Honey after his trip to Lapland and Honey shares the ultimate actor's curse plaguing young professionals: iPad Face.If you want to get involved in the show, email us at reeltalk@global.com and follow us on Instagram at @reeltalkross.Listen and subscribe to Reel Talk on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.

For our first SheerLuxe Podcast of 2026, Charlotte Collins is joined by Billie Bhatia and Jenn George for a cosy, chatty catch-up covering everything you need for January – from the best sale buys and cold-weather beauty heroes to must-watch TV and the travel plans already in the diary. Expect plenty of shopping intel (including Billie's Bicester Village haul and Charlotte's mega Frankie Shop jacket), winter beauty SOS for dry skin, lips and hair shedding, plus what the team's been bingeing over the break – ‘The Night Manager', ‘Shrinking' and the very steamy ‘Heated Rivalry'. There's also Hot Topic chat on Timothée and Kylie's orange era, Este Haim's Louis Vuitton wedding dress and where everyone's heading in 2026 – Lapland, a South Africa safari, Ibiza/Formentera, skiing and Jenn's wellness reset at Clinique La Prairie – before the trio tackles your dilemmas, from awkward work requests to relationship excitement and how to stop measuring success performatively online. Tell us in the comments: what did you buy in the sales, whether you prefer drip-fed episodes or boxset drops and should we all be watching ‘Heated Rivalry'? OUTFITSCharlotte Collins | @charlotteleahcollins | https://www.instagram.com/charlotteleahcollins/ M&S Pure Cashmere Crew Jumper | https://tidd.ly/4pqyVEL Uniqlo HeatTech Leggings | https://tinyurl.com/533cte52 Khaite Sybil Glossed Leather Ankle Boots | https://tinyurl.com/bdfdsytz Jenn George | @jenniferrosina | https://www.instagram.com/jenniferrosina/ Uniqlo HeatTech Turtleneck | https://tinyurl.com/h59tfmx5 Zara Herringbone Blazer With Wool | https://tidd.ly/4sxaUPa With Nothing Underneath Rampling Wool Trousers | https://tinyurl.com/yrjjv8mm Mango Pointed Heel Ankle Boots | https://tinyurl.com/yc3dwz2y Billie Bhatia | @billie_bhatia | https://www.instagram.com/billie_bhatia/ ASOS Arrange Franklyn Seam Detail Barrel Jeans | https://tinyurl.com/2rwuk3ve ASOS Arrange Boucle Hoodie | https://tinyurl.com/y656n8b8 RIDE OR DIEChampo Pitta Growth Hair Serum | https://tinyurl.com/4f2hc532 Crème De La Mer Moisturising Cream | https://tinyurl.com/yt35zd36 Inkey List Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturiser | https://tidd.ly/4stLJgs Dr.Jart+ Cicapair Repair Cream | https://tidd.ly/4jtdHEY Sarah Chapman Overnight Lip Concentrate | https://tidd.ly/4pqKJHn Sensai Lip Treatment | https://www.sensai-cosmetics.com/gb/en/products/B22127/ Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask | https://tidd.ly/4pqKJHnDr Dennis Gross Plump + Repair Lip Treatment | https://tidd.ly/4psDKxi FASHION FINDSDala Lido Denim Jacket | https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/lido-denim-jacket-R698625006.htmlFlattered Xena Leather Boots | https://uk.flattered.com/products/xena Massimo Leather Ankle Boots | https://tinyurl.com/4vvym96n Nobody's Child Leather Ankle Boots | https://tinyurl.com/4bxp4tve Tod's Ankle Boots in Leather | https://www.tods.com/gb-en/p/XXW20L0IQ40AKTR810/ DILEMMASFrankie Prescott Leather Bomber | https://tinyurl.com/36ay8zw9 SheerLuxe Travel Guide | https://sheerluxe.com/culture/travel Clinique La Prairie | https://cliniquelaprairie.com/ Lanserhof Sylt | https://lanserhof.com/en/lanserhof-sylt/ ReciMe | https://www.recime.app/ Bear Brooksbank | https://www.bearbrooksbank.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson speaks with Kaisa Sirén, a photographic artist from Finnish Lapland, whose work is rooted in intentional camera movement (ICM). With a background in photojournalism, Kaisa shares how she moved away from traditional documentary work to embrace abstract photography, allowing herself the freedom to explore emotion, movement and mood.Based inside the Arctic Circle, Kaisa draws inspiration from Lapland's eight seasons and the unique quality of light each one brings. She reveals why the polar night is her favourite time to shoot and how nature's changes guide her creative process.Kaisa also discusses her journey from experimenting with ICM on a foggy trip to Iceland to becoming a full-time artist, teacher and gallery owner. Her work encourages photographers to let go of control, embrace surprise and allow creativity to lead.Angela and Kaisa talk about the challenges photographers face when learning ICM, why processing matters, and how to build confidence when showing your work. With warmth and honesty, Kaisa shares her experiences of exhibiting internationally, opening her own gallery, and balancing freelance photojournalism with artistic expression.Whether you're curious about ICM, looking to grow as a photographer or simply seeking creative motivation, this episode is filled with insight and inspiration from a life shaped by light, landscape and artistic freedom.TakeawaysLetting go of technical perfection can open the door to genuine creative expression.Abstract photography encourages personal storytelling beyond literal images.Nature, seasons and light are powerful sources of creative inspiration.Building confidence is essential when exhibiting or presenting your work.Experimentation and play are key when learning new photography techniques.Managing creative energy means learning to say no to projects that don't align.Connect with KaisaWebsiteInstagram (ICM)Instagram (Art)FacebookSupport the show

This week we have a little festive treat until some normality resumes! We've gone back to Christmas' past and we have some highlights from the last few years of festive episodes! Expect to hear from Barry and Belinda Beef, a trip to Lapland and an ill advised hat. Festive QFTP's involve the legend that is Jackie, some sweaty veg and some very inappropriate public heavy petting! The podcast will return for a PKMA episode on January 7th. If you want to get in touch with the podcast email: shaggedmarriedannoyed@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein and ESPN's Julien Laurens for this year's Euro Leagues End of Year Special!For the first half of the pod we keep the festive spirits going by looking back on some of the best Scandinavian stories of the year. New head coach of Swedish league winners Mjallby, Karl Marius Aksum, is back on the show! Norway's title winner was Viking FK, winning their first championship since 1991! Their Sporting Director and former Manchester United and Fulham forward, Erik Nevland, joins the pod. And finally, former chairman of Santa Claus FC in Lapland, Finland, Juha Etelainen speaks to the team!Then, in the second half of the Special, we bring you a 'You're Better Than That' Euro Leagues quiz! The teams are tested on their knowledge of european football history, geography, literature and even maths!Timecodes: 02:12 Mjallby Head Coach, Karl Marius Aksum, returns to Euro Leagues 10:00 Viking FK Sporting Director Erik Nevland reflects on their title win 23:47 Former chairman of FC Santa Claus, Juha Etelainen, joins the team 32:28 You're Better Than That quiz

This month we were delighted to be joined by Tom Royer who is a Visiting Researcher at the Arctic Centre and a Doctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Law at University of Lapland. Tom's work revolves around commercial space ports in the arctic from a more-than-human perspective. This work combines critical legal studies, multispecies justice, and extractivism. These space ports are hubs where commercial spacecraft are stored, worked on, launched, and re-entered (sometimes whole, sometimes not). The Arctic is not a new venue for commercial space activities, with some ports having a more than 50-year history. This is partially because satellites orbiting the poles can circle the globe in a single day. Tom opens a whole world to us in relation to commercial space ports and gives us a lot of food for thought in terms of impacts of these operations. Tom would like to make sure listeners are aware that everything he says during the episode is his own critical interpretations rather than simple factual statements. While his arguments map to onto existing critical literature, they are still his own interpretation of his and stand as supported analytical claims. Want to learn more about Tom's work? Check out his university profile https://research.ulapland.fi/en/persons/tom-royer/ Check out High North News https://www.highnorthnews.com/en Check out Barents Observer https://www.thebarentsobserver.com/ Check out Keeptrack.space https://keeptrack.space/ 

In this special festive episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Katy Maw and Phil Rowe join Sam and Mark for a right-old Christmas knees-up. As it's Boxing Day - there are four boxes stuffed with seasonal audio goodies! Of course, there are also four scripts, full of festive goodness... and some wildcards too!This episode is also entirely on video - only the second one we've done this way, so you can watch it on YouTube as well: https://youtu.be/WVclGe-xKaEGet involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Cassandra made a great start in secondary school this year. Better than we could have hoped for. Her number one sport continues to be water polo. She also joined the school concert band and jazz band. She has made a lot of friends and is popular in her year.Jacqui manages to train as a surgeon while fitting in diving trips to Thailand, Cayman, Cuba and the Red Sea. We've told you about Tori's sporting prowess, and at number 5 in the world, she is not doing badly! The boys have a hamster.Script 2It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas. December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, although there were no reindeers. But there were cats. Patient, cold and callous, our hands wrapped in socks, we waited to snowball the cats. Sleek and long as jaguars and horrible-whiskered, spitting and snarling, they would slide and sidle over the white back-garden walls, and the lynx-eyed hunters, Jim and I, fur-capped and moccasined trappers from Hudson Bay, off Mumbles Road, would hurl our deadly snowballs at the green of their eyes.Script 311 a.m. Office. Oh my God. Daniel Cleaver just sent me a message. Message Jones: You appear to have forgotten your skirt. As I think is made perfectly clear in your contract of employment, staff are expected to be fully dressed at all times. CleaveHah! Undeniably flirtatious. Have never messaged Daniel Cleaver before but brilliant thing about messaging system is you can be really quite cheeky and informal, even to your boss. Also can spend ages practising. This is what I sent:Script 4The finger pointed from the grave to him, and back again."No, Spirit! Oh no, no!"The finger still was there."Spirit!" he cried, tight clutching at its robe, "hear me!I am not the man I was. I will not be the man I must have been but for this intercourse. Why show me this, if I am past all hope!"For the first time the hand appeared to shake.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guests: Katy Maw has been voicing for about a quarter of a century after becoming a classically trained actor in London. She works daily, predominantly on corporate & commercial scripts & has voiced literally thousands of local & National radio ads over the years and she works across all other mediums of voicing, like e-learning and...

Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, is joined by Robert Bound to swap presents and compare seasonal traditions. Plus: We head to Lapland to speak to Santa Claus himself and we explore a new mountain resort in Slovenia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a magical night soaring across starry skies, Father Christmas returns home to a joyful Lapland brimming with celebration and cheer. Snuggle in, Small Folk, and hear the tale of how love, laughter, and friendship made this Christmas truly unforgettable.

Imagine being jailed for opening the worst Christmas park in history. False advertising is no joke in the UK, as we learn in the tragedy of the 2008 Lapland New Forest. Speaking of phonies, ever heard of the Minnesota Iceman? How about Baby Jesus Theft? Turns out Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for petty criminals and arsonists. - - - DEEP LORE DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/V7hqXWDg9pINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/deep_lore_boys_podcast/- - - YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@deeploreboys/featured- - -Intro: City Lights — Babasmas [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/W9IQfypOkkYFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/city-lights- - -Christmas Music provided by heroboard - Music for Creators: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYyPTy6425U&list=PLW6TL5a7EuoQi05JYTB8Z59MKVS9_JI8s 

On this week's Vogue & Amber: Christmas chaos as Vogue preps Santa deliveries for Spain, Amber spectacularly misses the festive photo brief, & the girls admit they're feeling more stressed than sparkly this year.Plus, favourite Christmas songs, moving-house madness, Dancing With The Stars injuries and rehearsals, regifting etiquette, disastrous dates, listener gift stories, and a final festive sign-off before the Christmas break.

Danny tells Ashy and Chris about his trip to visit Santa Claus in Lapland and his husky adventure in -37c. We look back at the final weekend of rugby before Christmas as Harlequins are humbled at Twickenham and Exeter claim another big scalp on the road. Where has it gone wrong for Quins since winning the league in 2021? And are Exeter now genuine title contenders? Sale's struggles without George Ford continue while Danny zeros in on the scrum-halves that are catching his eye this season. Ellie Kildunne scores another wonder try and we answer some of your questions.

Another classic Christmas episode, as we revisit our most illustrious guest ever - from December 2017, this is our run with the man himself - SANTA CLAUS! SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul's book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Hong Kong billionaire Jimmy Lai tested Chinas limits. It cost him his freedom Enjoying Christmas with our boys is how Ill honour Zo s memory Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy Weight loss jabs What happens when you stop taking them Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final Winners crowned after Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke perform one last time Tony Hudgell takes 26 families to visit Lapland this Christmas Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years Minutes silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims US seizes vessel in international waters off Venezuelas coast, officials say Universal could take on Disneyland Paris and Europe theme parks

Today, a crack echoed through the forest - the Wishing Bridge had broken, leaving Lapland divided and Father and Mother Christmas stranded on one side. Elves gathered with wild ideas and wonderful hearts, but it was only when they came together that something truly magical happened. Join me to hear how teamwork, kindness, and one special wish helped mend more than just wood.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Weight loss jabs What happens when you stop taking them Minutes silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims US seizes vessel in international waters off Venezuelas coast, officials say Enjoying Christmas with our boys is how Ill honour Zo s memory Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final Winners crowned after Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke perform one last time Tony Hudgell takes 26 families to visit Lapland this Christmas Universal could take on Disneyland Paris and Europe theme parks Hong Kong billionaire Jimmy Lai tested Chinas limits. It cost him his freedom Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years Hong Kong billionaire Jimmy Lai tested Chinas limits. It cost him his freedom US seizes vessel in international waters off Venezuelas coast, officials say Enjoying Christmas with our boys is how Ill honour Zo s memory Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final Winners crowned after Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke perform one last time Tony Hudgell takes 26 families to visit Lapland this Christmas Weight loss jabs What happens when you stop taking them Minutes silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy Universal could take on Disneyland Paris and Europe theme parks

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years Weight loss jabs What happens when you stop taking them Minutes silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims Hong Kong billionaire Jimmy Lai tested Chinas limits. It cost him his freedom US seizes vessel in international waters off Venezuelas coast, officials say Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy Tony Hudgell takes 26 families to visit Lapland this Christmas Universal could take on Disneyland Paris and Europe theme parks Strictly Come Dancing 2025 final Winners crowned after Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke perform one last time Enjoying Christmas with our boys is how Ill honour Zo s memory

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!It's our last episode of the year and it's packed in like 50 elves in a single Christmas stocking.We start the show with Santa Claus is Not Coming To Town and Todd Polte shares the story of how he found out the truth about Saint Nick.Next up it's our yearly visit to see Shelli and Frank Arnold's Christmas village. It's a spectacular sight and if you check out my facebook page there should be some pictures there.Then it's Where Are You Christmas, and Bob Baker looks at Christmas in Lapland. This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is one of the worst yet. It's a modern day version with Dean Cain and it's just awful.Here's a link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37266428/?ref_=fn_t_10Ever wondered what the term 'Guv'nor' means, well Bob Baker is going to explain it all for you in Do You Hear What I Hear.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Then it's The Christmas Quiz and you can test your Christmas knowledge against Jeanie Mulligan from Ireland. It was a low scoring episode for both of us.This episodes recommendation is I'm Not Complaing with Robin and Juno. Each week my two young daughters aged 10 and 5, tell jokes, talk about what they've been up to and argue. I think you'll enjoy it.Here's a link: anchor.fm/notcomplainingGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

When the Elven village suddenly falls silent, with no jingling coins or cheerful shoppers in sight, even Pixie Mixie's sweetshop and Bauble's decorations sit untouched. A sore thumb, a missing stash of Jingles, and a rather proud magpie soon reveal a curious mystery at the heart of it all. Join me, Small Folk, for a tale of teamwork, treasure, and the unexpected hero who saved Christmas shopping in Lapland.

Khi Đêm Giáng sinh đang đến rất gần, Ông già Noel và các phụ tá tí hon đang hoàn tất những khâu chuẩn bị cuối cùng tại Ngôi làng Ông già Noel ở vùng Lapland, Phần Lan.

Have you ever wondered how the silliest Elf in all of Lapland got the name Conker? Tonight, I'll tell you the delightful tale of how a mischievous young Elf, a slippery slide, and a love of shiny brown conkers led to something quite unexpected. So snuggle in, Small Folk - this is a story full of tricks, giggles, and the start of a very big adventure.

Last night, I told you how Mary and I first glimpsed the Elves- but tonight, you'll hear what happened next: the moment our lives changed forever. From a forest meeting to a gathering beneath the Northern Lights, this is the tale of how a secret Elf world chose to share its magic. Settle in, Small Folk, for the story of how two toymakers were welcomed into Lapland and became the very first Mother and Father Christmas.

When Conker the Elf discovers his prized conker collection has vanished overnight, he sets off on a snowy trail of tiny footprints and an even tinier thief. But what begins as a mystery soon turns into the start of an unexpected friendship - with a cheeky squirrel named Nutmeg and a very nutty wake-up plan. Curl up and discover how a pile of missing conkers brought laughter, teamwork, and the best alarm clock in all of Lapland.

A gentle walk through the Whispering Woods leads to a poorly little rabbit, a kind-hearted Elf, and a spark of mischief that turns into something magical.From a bandaged paw is born a brand‑new game that has the whole of Lapland hopping, laughing, and cheering together. Come and listen to the cozy tale of how kindness, imagination, and a single rabbit named Hopscotch brought winter joy to the village.

Deep in Lapland's Whispering Woods, the Elves have planned a surprise for their kind-hearted friend Eeko - a secret woodland tea party woven with lantern light, berry tarts, and warm mugs of kindness. As forest creatures gather and the rain begins to patter softly on pine leaves, a day of gentle magic and friendship unfolds beneath the trees. Come listen to a tale where joy is brewed slowly, shared freely, and rhymed sweetly in the heart of the woods.

HELLOOOO 6 O'CLOCKERS HAPPY LAST RADIO SHOW FOR THE YEARRRR!! And what a show it was... we had Raye call through to have a chat, we spoke to Santa's Elf from Lapland and told us what goes on in the North Pole. We had a 2025 wrapped and counted how many times we did things throughout the year, think how many times Jackie said "aye" and Kyle said "just so you you know" and you'd be surprised how many times we did a few things.. Thanks for listening this year! Catch you a in 2026!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's delightful Lapland adventure, Pixie Mixie's bright idea turns rich cocoa and shiny golden foil into magical chocolate “jingle coins” that light up the village with laughter and warmth. But when her first batch disappears faster than snowflakes in the sun, her friends rally with cocoa, sugar, and spice to help her bring even more joy to every Elf's heart. Snuggle in and listen as this heartwarming story reminds us that kindness makes every sweet moment even sweeter.

Nostradamus has been gobbing off again, this time about 2026, lets point and laugh at him.Joey Barton gets a 6 month suspended sentence, for posts on X..A man gets fined for spitting out a leaf..

Tonight's tale brings us back to the gentle clockmaker Whittle, whose quiet bravery and clever hands saved the Toy Factory from a Christmas catastrophe.As a hush falls over Lapland, we'll follow his journey from the snowy woods to the rafters of the busiest workshop in the world. It's a story of quiet courage, ticking time, and a friendship that changed everything.

What happens when Lapland's cheekiest elf decides to “speed up” Christmas? The busiest toy-making morning in history! Join Father Christmas as he unravels Conker's latest mischief- and discovers that a little mayhem might just lead to the most magical toys of all.

Dreaming of a winter escape? Want to go somewhere to ski or enjoy a winter wonderland? Or do you want to escape the cold and go somewhere warm? Want to visit somewhere festive?  We cover the top 10 bucket list destinations to visit in winter in this podcast episode!   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Puerto Rico 7-Day Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/puerto-rico-itinerary-in-7-days/  -Costa Rica 10-Day Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/costa-rica-itinerary-in-10-days/ -Paris in January: https://francevoyager.com/visiting-paris-in-january/ -4 Days in Paris Itinerary: https://francevoyager.com/4-days-in-paris-itinerary/ -Where to Stay in Paris: https://francevoyager.com/where-to-stay-in-paris/ -Lapland, Finland itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/7-day-finnish-lapland-itinerary/ -Tips For Viewing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-rovaniemi-best-tours/ -10-Day European Christmas Market Trip: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/european-christmas-market-trip-in-10-days/ -Vienna in December: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/vienna-in-december-best-christmas-markets-in-vienna/ -Prague Christmas Markets: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/christmas-in-prague-best-christmas-markets-in-prague/ -Cologne Christmas Market Crawl: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/christmas-markets-in-cologne-germany-itinerary-cologne-christmas-market-map/ -Best Alsace Christmas Markets: https://francevoyager.com/best-alsace-christmas-markets/ -Galápagos Islands Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/7-day-galapagos-itinerary/ -Galápagos Islands Cost: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/galapagos-trip-cost/ -Saint Lucia Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/st-lucia-itinerary-in-5-7-days/ -Best Things to Do in Grenoble, France: https://francevoyager.com/best-things-to-do-in-grenoble-france/   Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more!   Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Back in late February and early March, I spent a week in Rovaniemi exploring, dog sledding, riding on a sleigh pulled by reindeer, freezing in the cold as I witnessed the Northern Lights dance above my head, meeting Santa, and even doing a polar plunge into a lake before running to the sauna.   After 7 days in Rovaniemi, here are some things I learned and top travel tips for visiting Lapland Finland in the winter.   Let's talk about the best travel tips for Rovaniemi in winter!   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -1st hotel in Rovaniemi (Arctic City Hotel): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/iZMLJI358J -Resort near Rovaniemi (Apukka Resort): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/c0NPAim4RG -Daylight times in Rovaniemi:  https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/finland/rovaniemi -Northern Lights Chasing Tour: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/YmeJcAUbbA   Related Podcast Episodes: -Travel to Rovaniemi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/travel-to-rovaniemi-finland-in-finnish-lapland/id1453905777?i=1000703691559 -Tips For Viewing the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-tips-for-viewing-the-northern-lights-in-rovaniemi/id1453905777?i=1000734238360 -Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/staying-at-apukka-resort-in-finnish-lapland/id1453905777?i=1000704551962    Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning TV host, James Beard Award–winning chef, and one of the most influential food personalities in the world. Renowned for his adventurous spirit and groundbreaking show “Bizarre Foods,” Andrew has dedicated his life to exploring global cultures through their cuisines. Beyond being a culinary trailblazer, he is a passionate advocate for food as a connector and healer, working to address hunger and sustainability both locally and globally. Andrew's curiosity, honesty, and genuine drive to make the world a better (and tastier) place set him apart, whether he's sharing a meal with reindeer herders in Lapland or with friends at home. Takeaways: Food as a Universal Language: Andrew believes food has the power to heal, connect, and break down barriers – sharing a meal brings out the shared humanity between people regardless of background. Purpose-Driven Passion: Despite monumental success, Andrew's “because” is rooted in giving back, making amends, and never ceasing to be curious about the world—a relentless pursuit to make a difference through storytelling and action. Eating for the Future: Through his new “Blue Food Cookbook,” Andrew advocates for sustainable, ocean-derived foods, arguing that diversifying and responsibly sourcing our diets is paramount to solving global issues from hunger to climate change. Sound Bites: “If we diversify our diets, we can save this planet. We can save families.” (Andrew Zimmern) “Co-regulating with human beings before operationalizing with them is the most crucial thing that you can do.” (Andrew Zimmern) “We are universally humanized by that experience... sharing food is a neutral ground over which we can communicate with each other, and it has immense value.” (Andrew Zimmern) Connect & Discover Andrew: Website: andrewzimmern.com Instagram: @chefaz Facebook: @AndrewZimmern YouTube: @andrewzimmerndotcom Book: The Blue Food Cookbook

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning TV host, James Beard Award–winning chef, and one of the most influential food personalities in the world. Renowned for his adventurous spirit and groundbreaking show “Bizarre Foods,” Andrew has dedicated his life to exploring global cultures through their cuisines. Beyond being a culinary trailblazer, he is a passionate advocate for food as a connector and healer, working to address hunger and sustainability both locally and globally. Andrew's curiosity, honesty, and genuine drive to make the world a better (and tastier) place set him apart, whether he's sharing a meal with reindeer herders in Lapland or with friends at home. Takeaways: Food as a Universal Language: Andrew believes food has the power to heal, connect, and break down barriers – sharing a meal brings out the shared humanity between people regardless of background. Purpose-Driven Passion: Despite monumental success, Andrew's “because” is rooted in giving back, making amends, and never ceasing to be curious about the world—a relentless pursuit to make a difference through storytelling and action. Eating for the Future: Through his new “Blue Food Cookbook,” Andrew advocates for sustainable, ocean-derived foods, arguing that diversifying and responsibly sourcing our diets is paramount to solving global issues from hunger to climate change. Sound Bites: “If we diversify our diets, we can save this planet. We can save families.” (Andrew Zimmern) “Co-regulating with human beings before operationalizing with them is the most crucial thing that you can do.” (Andrew Zimmern) “We are universally humanized by that experience... sharing food is a neutral ground over which we can communicate with each other, and it has immense value.” (Andrew Zimmern) Connect & Discover Andrew: Website: andrewzimmern.com Instagram: @chefaz Facebook: @AndrewZimmern YouTube: @andrewzimmerndotcom Book: The Blue Food Cookbook