Podcasts about Lapland

In this CRiC 2026 Bitesize episode, we interview Dr Sanna Erdoğan (University of Lapland. Sanna talks about the work she presented at the conference, explores its implications for practice, and shares her experiences of the CRiC community, including the recent writing retreat.Thanks for listening!CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/

Marianne Hagen is the former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Norway.She is currently leading UArctic - Seabed Curtain project, together with Professor John Moore of the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, who also leads the UArctic Thematic Network behind the seabed curtain project.Read more about Marianne Hagen: https://businessabc.net/wiki/marianne-hagenMarianne Hagen Interview Questions00:00 - Intro02:13 - The Norwegian Background06:35 - Career11:12 - Working for Sustainable Goals27:40 - What makes Norway successful in climate conservation36:22 - uArctic Seabed Curtain Project40:03 - How can you slow glacier melting49:57 - Not doing anything will cost trillions of dollars01:01:40 - technology as solution01:06:29 - How can we all make a difference?01:11:11 - ClosureAbout the UArctic Seabed Curtain ProjectThe Seabed Curtain Project, an initiative of The University of the Arctic (UArctic), is a collaborative effort to address the global sea level rise caused by glacier melt caused by warm, salty bottom waters eroding the glacier from beneath.  The project is funded by Shipowner Tom Wilhelmsen Foundation (which supports innovative environmental solutions), Outlier Projects (a silicon valley foundation)  and supported by The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA ) and AIAC,( AIAC) American Industrial Acquisition Corp.Read more about the UArctic Seabed Curtain Project: https://citiesabc.com/can-we-create-a-sea-curtain-to-shield-the-doomsday-glacier-from-meltingUseful Links and Resourceshttps://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Hagen https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum18_e/pf18_bios_e.htm?bio=marianne_hagen https://sdgs.un.org/statements/he-marianne-hagen-state-secretary-ministry-foreign-affairs-norway-16474 https://seabedcurtain.org/https://www.uarctic.org/news/2024/2/seabed-curtain-project-featured-in-the-guardian/https://seabedcurtain.org/meet-the-team/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hagen-sustainability/About businessabc.nethttps://www.businessabc.net/About citiesabc.comhttps://www.citiesabc.com/​​​​​​​​​​​ About Dinis Guardahttps://www.dinisguarda.com/https://businessabc.net/wiki/dinis-guardaBusiness Inquiries- info@ztudium.comSupport the show

Welcome to worlds where cunning foxes outsmart bears and humans, where people are turned into wolves, where ogres (stállus) terrorize communities until outwitted, where undead creatures of the sea (rávgas) lure others to their demise. These worlds are illuminated in more than 300 folktales and legends that make up the most extensive compilation of Sámi narratives recorded from Sámi storytellers ever published in English translation: Sámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds, originally recorded by Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba and translated by Barbara Sjoholm. Sjoholm is joined here in conversation with Lise Lunge-Larsen.Barbara Sjoholm is an award-winning translator and author of many books, including From Lapland to Sápmi: Collecting and Returning Sámi Craft and Culture and The Palace of the Snow Queen: Winter Travels in Lapland and Sápmi. Among her translations are By the Fire: Sámi Folktales and Legends, collected by Emilie Demant Hatt.Lise Lunge-Larsen is the award-winning author of The Troll with No Heart in His Body and Seven Ways to Trick a Troll. She lives in Duluth, where trolls can still be found if you really look for them. Praise for the book:"Beautifully written, the introduction to Sámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds captivates the reader from the very beginning with poetic descriptions of the Sámi landscape, the historical context and thematic characteristics of the storytelling tradition in Sápmi, and an exploration of the relationship between Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba. This book is a valuable collection of Sámi stories."—Line Esborg, Head of Norwegian Folklore Archives, University of Oslo"For decades, these stories have provided contemporary Sámi literature with drama, detail, and inspiration. This collection is a treasure trove for every writer and reader to explore, and it's a gift to the English language that these folktales are now translated."—Elin Anna Labba, author of The Home of the Drowned and The Rocks Will Echo Our Sorrow: The Forced Displacement of the Northern Sámi"The deeper you dig into this collection, the more satisfying it gets. Barbara Sjoholm's introduction is worth its weight in gold."—Lise Lunge-LarsenSámi Folktales from the Near and Far Worlds, collected by Just Knud Qvigstad and Isak Saba and translated by Barbara Sjoholm, is available from University of Minnesota Press. Thank you for listening.

Hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen recount Finnish corporal Aimo Koivunen's March 18, 1944 ordeal during the Continuation War: leading a seven-man long-range ski reconnaissance patrol in Soviet-controlled Lapland at −20°C, he collapses under exhaustion during a Soviet encirclement and, unable to dose properly with mittens on, swallows the patrol's full bottle of Pervitin—30 tablets (90 mg) of methamphetamine. After a brief surge, he develops psychosis, is disarmed by teammates, and skis on “autopilot,” later waking alone after covering about 100 km. He mistakenly skis through a Soviet camp, burns down a cabin by lighting a fire on the floor, survives on pine buds, steps on a landmine, and spends a week in a ditch before rescue in early April—two and a half weeks later—with a 200 bpm resting heart rate, 43 kg body weight, and frostbite requiring toe amputations. The episode adds WWII stimulant history and argues war repeatedly pushes armies toward chemical solutions. 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:28 Lapland Night Chase 02:28 Pervitin Decision 03:21 Finland Versus USSR 07:07 Aimo Early Life 11:43 Elite Ski Scouts 15:43 Ambush And Escape 21:00 What Is Pervitin 26:14 Pervitin Kicks In 27:24 Psychosis Takes Hold 30:17 Disarmed and Blackout Skiing 31:43 Autopilot Navigation West 34:48 Soviet Camp Close Call 36:16 Cabin Fire Hallucinations 37:10 Crash Hunger and Landmine 38:51 Week in the Ditch 40:31 Rescue and Aftermath 43:02 Life After the War 44:02 Story Published and Legacy 45:26 War and Drugs Through History 48:40 Limits of Human Will 50:29 Closing and Listener Support Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ REFERENCES Koivunen, Aimo — Personal memoir account published in Kansa Taisteli (1978). Wikipedia — "Aimo Koivunen." Grokipedia — "Aimo Koivunen." Commonplace Fun Facts — English translation of Koivunen's memoir excerpts. Ohler, Norman — Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich (2016). Wikipedia — "Otto Friedrich Ranke." Wikipedia — "Pervitin" and "Drug Policy of Nazi Germany." Yle (Finnish Broadcasting Company). MyHeritage / Geni — Genealogical records. Wikipedia — "Long-range reconnaissance patrol" and "Detached Battalion 4." Finnish Army Jaeger Brigade / Bushcraft USA — rakovalkea and kaukopartio equipment. PMC / Brieflands — stimulant psychosis research. PNAS / Nature Neuroscience — spatial navigation neuroscience. History.com / VA History — Vietnam and Civil War drug history. Wikipedia — "Winter War." WFYI / HyperWar — Finnish mobilization 1939. History of Finland — Wikipedia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this short Listener Q&A episode, I'm tackling a thoughtful question from Miranda that more of us should probably be asking — how do you find cultural experiences that are both authentic and environmentally responsible when you travel in Europe?I share practical ways to travel more consciously — from choosing locally owned accommodations and guides to supporting small restaurants and seeking out truly local experiences. I also talk about eco-certifications — and why they don't always tell the full story — plus a few simple ways to be a more responsible traveler without overcomplicating things.Then I shift gears and answer a second question from Miranda about traveling to Finland's Lapland region, including why timing matters and where to start your research if it's on your list.It's a short episode, but one packed with ideas to help you travel more meaningfully. And maybe think a little differently about the choices you make along the way.Got a question you want answered?Head over to wanderyourway.com/podcast and fill out the form!Note: These Listener Q&A episodes don't have a companion blog post, so you'll only find this one in your favorite podcast app. Happy listening!Important links: How To Travel Sustainably in Europe: Inspiring Tips From Carolyn S. Boyce of Eco Wander WomanBest Sustainable Experiences in Europe ★ Support this podcast ★

What's up, dudes? Tim Babb from Can't Wait for Christmas joins me to dive into the bonkers special “Andy Williams & the NBC Kids Search for Santa!”Andy Williams is on a mission to restore his family's honor. Years ago his ancestor used to help Santa with his mail until one day he abandoned his mission out of frustration. Andy convinced  several NBC kid stars from The Cosby Show, Silver Spoons, and more to join him. You see, if 12 true believers accompany him to Santa's, there's a chance Santa will forgive his bloodline. Dark!After searching for clues at political assemblies, museums, and churches, he finally finds the mailman that delivers to the North Pole. Of course, there's also a detour at a dinner where the NBC kids show the Finnish how 'Muricans sing and dance at Christmas. Eventually, they make their way through Lapland to the North Pole, where Andy forces the kids to freeze outside while he gets to be warm and cozy with Santa.Is there kidnapping? Sort of. Is there a funky “Jingle Bells?” Definitely! Does Santa explode? Absolutely! So grab your snow shoes, search for clues, and follow Santa's mailman to this episode on Andy Williams & the NBC Kids Search for Santa!”Can't Wait for ChristmasFB: @CantWaitForChristmasPodIG: @cantwaitforchristmaspodTwitter: @ChristmasPodGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com!  Later, dudes!

In deze aflevering wandel ik samen met Isabel van Troostwoord door het bos voor een gesprek dat alle kanten uitgaat — letterlijk én figuurlijk.

1. John (Virginia, US) - The Blackburn Inn 2. Brandi (Oxnard, California) - The Char Man of Ojai, California 3. Mythology Of The Sámi  by Nina Mielipäivä Mythology Of The Sámi (Minorities Within Minorities) 4. One Step Beyond - Anniversary of a Murder (9-27-1960)    

「快樂是對自己的打氣！」住在連續九年封冠最幸福國度的芬蘭，藝術創作專業的 張嘉珍在北芬蘭極圈度過了五個冬天，看到自己身邊的芬蘭人們，在春天來的時候，好像是又一個冬天熬過去，當然非常值得快樂。有藝術天份，觀察細膩的 嘉珍體會到這裡大家說的快樂，跟在台灣所認識的快樂很不一樣。在芬蘭，氣候或環境充滿極端的感受和強烈的變化，芬蘭人的快樂就是一種非常純粹簡單的，一絲平安的，那麼平凡和滿足的感受。這種平凡滿足到需要用放大鏡去感受的快樂，是 嘉珍在她藝術創作過程中，經常碰觸到，講不完的小細節：小到用一片枯乾的樹皮生火取暖，大到一間在鄉下很不起眼的木造社區博物館，卻可以是個深藏收集著林業，一個芬蘭關鍵產業百年前伐木一定需要的大大小小的手工具的博物館。從小就喜歡畫畫的 嘉珍，她對描繪細節的熱愛，讓她進入了台北藝術大學，2017 年第一次來芬蘭交換，就愛上了一位芬蘭人的 嘉珍，疫情的人生轉機，新婚的佳偶決定離開塵囂回到芬蘭老公的故鄉 Rovaniemi，嘉珍用她北藝大的裝置和雕塑碩班作品申請進入北芬蘭的 Lapland 大學深造一個需要用藝術和跨領域合作的「永續藝術設計」碩班研究所，打開她對這個陌生國度的民間社會，文化，歷史和藝術之旅。現在在大學裡擔任專員協助國際學生的 嘉珍，下班閒餘，就是她藝術創作的天地。正在忙著著手今年 2026 年十一月在知名 Särestoniemi 博物館的藝術個展，她形容現在的日子，時時刻刻充滿著挑戰，不只是努力，而且要跟著芬蘭人一樣懂得學會等待。嘉珍覺得自己已經準備好當個芬蘭人，這樣的感覺，讓 嘉珍充滿著芬蘭的快樂！～～～§ 照片：張嘉珍，宣傳底襯照片為 嘉珍拍的拉布蘭森林照片 （從左到右）這些照片呈現 嘉珍 在芬蘭創作的點滴：- 嘉珍用樹皮收集描繪的藝術作品- 做大板凳木工的嘉珍正在剝樹皮的留影- 嘉珍在東芬蘭 Outokumpu 藝術駐村的藝術作品 - 嘉珍在芬蘭 Lapland University 碩班所在北芬蘭 MEÄN TORNIONLAAKSO 參與的一個公共藝術，跟村莊發展協會合作，這個大板凳設計作品，呈現藝術與自然融入生活的意象，同時也是表現出芬蘭民族共同參與的精神。這項作品提供當地居民夏天在 Meltosjärvi 廣場聚會活動休憩使用。 嘉珍在北芬蘭 Rovaniemi 留影獨照 TORNIONLAAKSO 地方報以大篇幅報導 嘉珍的大板凳作品 2023/10/25§ 嘉珍目前確定日期的個展：2026/11/5 - 2026/11/29 北芬蘭 Kaukonen 知名拉布蘭藝術家 Reidar Särestöniemi 的故居博物館 Särestoniemi～～～§ 嘉珍 和聽眾分享的音樂:Keväinen valo，emma & matildattps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_vudMC_028§ 嘉珍的個人作品網頁，裡面有嘉珍的個人藝術創作還有設計計劃、工作方等紀錄。https://chiachenchang.wordpress.com

In this Company Update, we are joined by Thomas Credland, President and CEO of Valkea Resources (TSX.V: OZ | OTCQB: OZBKF). Thomas provides an insider's perspective on the massive shifts occurring in Finland's mining landscape following the recent ~$3 billion consolidation of the Lapland Greenstone Belt by Agnico Eagle. Having been part of the team during the world-class Ikkari discovery at Rupert Resources, Thomas discusses what Valkea has planned to systematically explore its own expansive land package. Key Discussion Points: The Agnico Eagle Effect: An analysis of how the recent consolidation of Rupert Resources and Aurion Resources by Agnico Eagle validates the prospectivity of the district and creates a "slipstream" for junior explorers. Strategic Land Positioning: Why being the second-largest landholder in the Lapland Greenstone Belt puts Valkea in a prime position as the region undergoes rapid development. Systematic Exploration Methods: Insights into the "base of till" geochemical drilling strategy that led to the Ikkari discovery and how it is being deployed across Valkea's high-priority targets. Priority Targets and Catalysts: A look at the Paana and Rover properties, including the upcoming 10,000-meter diamond drilling program aimed at uncovering the next standalone deposit. Funding and Strategic Partnerships: Thomas addresses the company's current treasury, budget flexibility, and the philosophy behind maintaining independence versus bringing in a strategic partner.   Any follow up questions for Thomas can be emailed to me directly at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here to visit the Valkea Resources website to learn more about the Company. - https://valkea.ca/   -------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: The Heart of Lapland: Emil's Journey with the Reindeer Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-04-16-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårens första solstrålar dansade över Lapplands snötäckta vidder.En: Spring's first rays of sun danced over the snow-covered expanses of Lappland.Sv: Smälta fläckar av is blottade marken som nu andades ut sin vinterkyla.En: Melting patches of ice revealed the ground, which now exhaled its winter chill.Sv: Emils hjärta bultade i takt med naturens förvandling.En: Emil's heart pounded in rhythm with nature's transformation.Sv: Han stod där, med fjällen i bakgrunden, och kände vikten av tradition på sina axlar.En: He stood there, with the mountains in the background, feeling the weight of tradition on his shoulders.Sv: Det var dags för den årliga flyttningen av renarna.En: It was time for the yearly migration of the reindeer.Sv: Emil visste att mycket stod på spel.En: Emil knew that much was at stake.Sv: Lena och Sofia, hans kusiner, hjälpte till att fösa renarna samman.En: Lena and Sofia, his cousins, helped to gather the reindeer together.Sv: De log uppmuntrande mot Emil, men han visste att blickarna från byns äldste skulle bedöma varje av hans steg.En: They smiled encouragingly at Emil, but he knew that the gazes of the village elders would judge his every step.Sv: Vårens väder kunde vara förrädiskt, oförutsägbart och snabbt förändras från sol till regn.En: Spring's weather could be treacherous, unpredictable, and could quickly change from sun to rain.Sv: Renflocken började röra sig, och Emil ledde dem genom landskapet.En: The reindeer herd began to move, and Emil led them through the landscape.Sv: Hans uppgift var att föra dem tryggt till sommarbeteslandet.En: His task was to bring them safely to the summer grazing lands.Sv: Floden, vanligtvis lugn under andra årstider, brusade nu kraftigt av smältvatten.En: The river, usually calm in other seasons, now roared fiercely with meltwater.Sv: Emil bet sig i läppen.En: Emil bit his lip.Sv: Skulle han våga ta den kortare vägen över floden, eller den längre som skulle ta dem runt den farliga passagen?En: Should he dare take the shorter route across the river, or the longer one that would take them around the dangerous pass?Sv: Efter noggrant övervägande bestämde han sig för den längre rutten.En: After careful consideration, he decided on the longer route.Sv: "Säkerhet före snabbhet," viskade han tyst till sig själv, även om han visste att några äldre skulle ifrågasätta hans beslut.En: "Safety before speed," he whispered quietly to himself, even though he knew that some of the elders would question his decision.Sv: Dagarna gick, och en dag nådde de en kritisk punkt.En: The days passed, and one day they reached a critical point.Sv: En ung renkalv hade halkat efter.En: A young reindeer calf had fallen behind.Sv: När Emil vände sig om såg han kalven kämpa vid kanten av den snabbt flödande floden.En: When Emil turned around, he saw the calf struggling at the edge of the swiftly flowing river.Sv: Panik fyllde Emil, men han kastade sig utan tvekan mot kalven.En: Panic filled Emil, but he threw himself toward the calf without hesitation.Sv: Sofia ropade av oro men Emil var redan där.En: Sofia cried out in concern, but Emil was already there.Sv: Med ett fast grepp drog han kalven i säkerhet just innan vattnet kunde svepa bort den.En: With a firm grip, he pulled the calf to safety just before the water could sweep it away.Sv: Händelsen samlade alla runt honom i tyst beundran.En: The incident gathered everyone around him in silent admiration.Sv: När flocken till sist nådde sommarbetet, var det med några dagar senare än planerat.En: When the herd finally reached the summer pasture, it was a few days later than planned.Sv: Byäldens respekterande nickar vid avslutet sa allt.En: The respectful nods from the village elders at the end said it all.Sv: Emil hade visat att en ledares styrka inte bara låg i mod, utan även i klokhet.En: Emil had shown that a leader's strength lay not just in courage, but also in wisdom.Sv: Emil såg upp mot de blommande björkarna och kände en nyvunnen säkerhet inom sig.En: Emil looked up at the blooming birches and felt a newfound confidence within himself.Sv: Han insåg att han inte bara hade lett renarna, han hade också funnit sin egen väg.En: He realized that he had not only led the reindeer; he had also found his own path.Sv: Nästa vår, tänkte han, skulle han vara redo igen, med hjärtat fullt av tillit till både sig själv och naturen.En: Next spring, he thought, he would be ready again, with a heart full of trust in both himself and nature. Vocabulary Words:expanses: vidderexhaled: andades uttransformation: förvandlingmigration: flyttninggrazing: beteslandettreacherous: förrädisktunpredictable: oförutsägbartfiercely: kraftigthesitation: tvekanadmiration: beundranrespectful: respekterandeelders: äldsteblossoming: blommandeconfidence: säkerhetleader: ledarewisdom: klokhetstake: spelencouragingly: uppmuntrandeunpredictable: oförutsägbartroared: brusadeconsideration: övervägandegrip: greppswiftly: snabbtpanic: paniksafety: säkerhethesitation: tvekanadmiration: beundrantrail: vägengathered: samlatcritical: kritisk

We meet a brand championing wines from underrepresented regions. Then: author Maria Semple breaks down the philosophy of stoicism. And: we stop off in Sajos in Finland’s northern Lapland for a tall story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks back, we asked you to weigh in on a question that's been on our mind a lot lately: Who are the Zohran Mamdanis of Europe, and when, pray tell, are they going to give our beloved, ailing continent a much-needed shake-up? As it turns out, that's a complicated question. This week's guest, Brussels-based journalist Dave Keating, says that the decks are stacked against insurgent outsiders like the New York mayor – yet we need them more than ever. We had a long-overdue chat with Dave about what might be preventing a charismatic, insurgent figure on the left from taking off in the EU, and we also talked about a few of the leaders you wrote in to share with us. (Of course, keep us posted of any changemakers cropping up in your country at hello@europeanspodcast.com.)We're also talking about a controversial new law in Germany introducing voluntary military service in the country for men under the age of 45. We recorded this segment a few hours before the news that young men will not have to seek permission for long stints abroad after all; you can read updated reporting here. We also unpack Netflix's failed legal challenge to EU regulations that led to a flood of funding for European TV and film production. A burning question has now been answered: yes, the US streaming giant really does have to set aside a decent budget for francophone Belgian content.This week's Inspiration Station recommendations are the viral videos emerging from Zara Larsson's tour and Juhani Karila's book Summer Fishing in Lapland, brought to our attention by listener Monika.Resources for this episode:Dave Keating's websiteDave's book The Owned ContinentUK Green Party leader Zack Polanski on the BBC's Political Thinking“Why a legal challenge by Netflix and Disney in Belgium could have huge implications for European producers” - Screen Daily, 14 May 2025“Forget Netflix — YouTube is our main rival, top French broadcaster says” - Politico Europe, 3 April 2026“Reading for a star: Meet the Portuguese teenager influencer helping kids to pick up books” - Euronews, 18 March 2026Can't get enough of us? Of course you can't! For more of The Europeans, subscribe to our newsletter, Good Week Bad Week. New issues land in your inbox every Friday.This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. You can also donate via our website if you prefer. And finally: we'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number.Produced by Katy Lee and Wojciech OleksiakMixing and mastering by Wojciech OleksiakMusic by Jim Barne and Mariska MartinaThe Europeans is proudly produced using Europe's own Hindenburg.YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Substack | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Petri Burtsoff takes us to Sajos, in Finland’s northern Lapland, a centre for culture and administration in the Sámi community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the very first time, Father Christmas shares a story from the bright and blooming days of Lapland's spring - and what a surprising tale it is! What begins as a peaceful skate turns into a chilly mishap when the ice cracks beneath him, sending him into icy trouble. As Elves rush to help and even a brave reindeer charges to the rescue, who will be the one to save the day?

Benji Marshall's standards have opened the profanity floodgates in 2026 as Gordie and Sticky turn the air blue.Fire Up! Founder, Stephen Ferris, returns to ask, What's In A Name?, as the mania for name changing extends beyond the Gorden Tallis Room.We explore what can you find these days in the boot of a coach's car.And we wonder why Multicultural Round didn't extend to Lapland, Czechia and Mail (to name a few).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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..

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

Going to see the Northern Lights in the arctic is a bucket list item for many people. And after having seen it twice last year (once at home in Cleveland and once while exploring Lapland), I've got a lot of tips and information to help you hopefully see them! The aurora borealis is an incredible sight to see if you catch it when it is dark and really active! But there are some key things to note to help you out like what time of year to visit, factors that affect the northern lights, and even a great northern lights chasing tour in Rovaniemi to increase your chances of catching them! 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!): -How to See the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-rovaniemi-best-tours/ -Ultimate 7-Day Finnish Lapland Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/7-day-finnish-lapland-itinerary/ -Northern Lights Chasing Tour with Arctic GM: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/ALvnCrKPEm -Apukka Resort: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/c0NPAim4RG -Aurora Alert App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aurora-alert-realtime/id6443596649 -What Causes the Northern Lights? https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/space-astronomy/what-causes-northern-lights-aurora-borealis-explained -Space Weather in Finland: https://rwc-finland.fmi.fi/index.php/space-weather-in-finland/ -Why You Can't See the Northern Lights Like Your Camera: https://theauroraguy.com/blogs/blog/what-does-the-aurora-really-look-like -Aurora Colors Explained: https://www.space.com/aurora-colors-explained 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

Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Matt Gray starts off describing what he loves about Cape Town and tells the story of taking the world's highest bungee jump off a bridge there. He then reflects on growing up outside NYC, studying abroad in Vienna, and traveling the world for a decade as part of his corporate job.  Matt tells stories from visiting Reunion Island, Madagascar, Lapland, Greenland, Antarctica, Armenia and Uzbekistan.  He then talks about organizing a group safari to Botswana, building community in the digital nomad lifestyle, and his plans for co-hosting Nomad Week 2026 in Cape Town.  Next, Matt talks about founding the Pangea App which enables you to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world.  He opens up about his own transition into full-time entrepreneurship, his journey building and scaling Pangea, his recent acquisition of the Overlap app, and is 5-year vision for Pangea.  Finally, Matt explains how he designs his digital nomad lifestyle, why he wants to travel to every country in the world, and what impact all this travel has had on him as a person.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)