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The adorable reindeers in Lapland!



Lapland is the region across Norway, Finland, Sweden and Russia, largely within the Arctic Circle. The Finnish Lapland where we went was Rovaniemi, 10 km south of the Arctic Circle.



Experiencing the extreme cold winter is just one of the reason we chose this place. It is very near Santapark and the official hometown of Santa Claus. We had a great time at the Santa Claus Village and our friends also visited the Arktikum museum of Finland.


Getting there from Estonia Tallinn in the most economical manner and in the shortest time is possible - but quite a challenge too. We walked to the departure terminal from where we live in Tallinn and we took a ferry that cruises to Helsinki Port. Then, via a private taxi, we headed to the Helsinki Airport Vantaa to take the Norwegian air to Rovaniemi. We arrived at Rovaniemi Airport in 1 hour 20 mins.


So from door to door, after 8 hours, we arrived to the land of lakes and reindeers - Lapland. 


We booked a 3-Room Cottage near the ski resort in Rovaniemi, it was a good accommodation that is fully equipped.





February 27, 2014 No comments
Burano
Burano is situated 7 kilometers from Venice, a short 40 minute trip by Venetian motorboats, "vaporetti".
The island is linked to Mazzorbo by a bridge. The current population of Burano is about 2,800. Originally, there were five islands and a fourth canal that was filled to become via e piazza Baldassare Galuppi, joining the former islands of San Martino Destra and San Martino Sinistra.
Burano has historically been subdivided into five sestieri, much like the historical center of Venice. They correspond to the five original islands. The sixth sestiere is neighboring Mazzorbo. (source: wikipedia)


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Waiting at the Ciampino Airport for four hours was no joke. We were 'strapped' there because the staff issuing the tickets for the city bus made a mistake. Better to say she was given a chart that was with a flight schedule which was not updated:( so the 'wrong timings' were given to us.



We watched this sunset with a lot of migratory birds above our heads. It looked speckled in black spots but they are actually birds! It was really amazing watching this with the beautiful orange coloured sunset:) One almost hit me right on my face as it was right before I moved a step out. But no escape. I got some 'present' (ie birds' dropping) on my left shoulder.

With so many hours at the airport, we had another Foccacia sandwich;) Zannnie bought a new book about Rome called "Rome Past and Present, with Reconstructions of Ancient Monuments" - R.A. Staccioli. She likes it as it was a book overlaid with acetate illustrations, which shows how they looked in their heydays. This method of relating the ruins to their original selves is amazing:)


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In Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle, we visited the Santa Claus Village. It is like a one-stop for everyone, for example, there are activity services from the Husky Park where my husband and our friends from Singapore took the husky sled rides in the winter wonderland. 


Finland is very beautiful in the winter. There are snowmobile safari programs and activities, even for children, snowmobiling is possible! Since our child is only 19 months old, we tried the Reindeer sleigh rides.

The Santa Park is really beautiful, all entirely WHITE! It was cold but not really too cold if you are dressed properly. This place has a very warm Christmas spirit that can be experienced. Imagine music all around even in the outdoors where snow flakes falling. 


It is possible to check out the reindeer farm, Lappish Ceremonies and Lappish meals.

Finland is very eco-conscious and green conscious too.

(Photo credit: Skye Woo)

More destination information about Santa Village, Santapark

February 22, 2014 No comments
Yogyakarta 0551 by zsoolt
Yogyakarta 0551, a photo by zsoolt on Flickr.
Yogyakarta is a city and the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region in Java, Indonesia. It is renowned as a centre of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry, and puppet shows.
February 22, 2014 2 comments
Beijing

Beijing Airport Layover or Airport Transit is the best option for you if you have long transit hours in Beijing. They offer wide range tours which enables you to choose the best Beijing attractions that you wish to visit. 

During the tours with  guide and vehicles, you are always welcome to join Beijing airport stopover tours which are highlighted with NO shopping, No tourist trap and NO hidden fees. All airport transit tours are totally value for money. 

http://www.beijing-airport-transportation.com/airport-layover-tours
February 14, 2014 No comments
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