I think if you can only go overseas once and you want a magical experience, i highly recommend going to Rovenimi, Lapland. You might know it as the place to meet Santa and where you can also cross the artic circle.
When i was 22 i went to Kenya for Christmas (another story) and Rovenimi for NYE. I truely loved this place. I don't know if it was the backdrop of every changing colours... being there in winter meant that we only had 4 hours of true daylight and the rest was lighted by amazing sunsets!! Then added to this was the snow covered trees and ground, so thick and fresh that your tracks made you feel as though you were the first to trek the area. I really enjoyed the snow mobile day through the woods and over the lakes (a little scared the ice would crack due to the weight.. but we survived!), being in control of my own husky dog sled ride, and getting my reindeer drivers licence (i still have it in my wallet to this day :)! Then there is Santa at the artic circle... the REAL santa and his elves. At the post office the elves receive letters from all over the world... you write to santa - this is where it ends up! Then they have the world's largest snowmen and outdoor park for ice slides and stairs - so much fun! Then there is Santa... and say what you like but he KNEW i was in Africa for Christmas (now i know that my friends behind me probably told the lady who passed the message on via a headphone set...but they swear they didn't... and the little kid inside of me wants to believe them! ;)
Oh, and how can i forget the Northern Lights... they just add to the magic of this place!!!
Would you suggest any other places??
When i was 22 i went to Kenya for Christmas (another story) and Rovenimi for NYE. I truely loved this place. I don't know if it was the backdrop of every changing colours... being there in winter meant that we only had 4 hours of true daylight and the rest was lighted by amazing sunsets!! Then added to this was the snow covered trees and ground, so thick and fresh that your tracks made you feel as though you were the first to trek the area. I really enjoyed the snow mobile day through the woods and over the lakes (a little scared the ice would crack due to the weight.. but we survived!), being in control of my own husky dog sled ride, and getting my reindeer drivers licence (i still have it in my wallet to this day :)! Then there is Santa at the artic circle... the REAL santa and his elves. At the post office the elves receive letters from all over the world... you write to santa - this is where it ends up! Then they have the world's largest snowmen and outdoor park for ice slides and stairs - so much fun! Then there is Santa... and say what you like but he KNEW i was in Africa for Christmas (now i know that my friends behind me probably told the lady who passed the message on via a headphone set...but they swear they didn't... and the little kid inside of me wants to believe them! ;)
Oh, and how can i forget the Northern Lights... they just add to the magic of this place!!!
Would you suggest any other places??
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