Photo by Kimmo Syvari, Courtesy of Visit Finland
HO, HO, HO! With just over one month until Christmas, I’m busy packing to head to Finland this week, where I have my most exciting interview all year…with Santa! I have a few things to discuss with old mate, including why he’s ignored 9 consecutive years of me asking for a boyfriend. Is it the type of beer I’m leaving out for you, Santa? Would you prefer an Aussie shiraz?
Photo by Kimmo Syvari, Courtesy of Visit Finland
Want to find out all about this naughty and nice trip to the North Pole? Keep an eye on this blog (and my Instagram account @aglobalgoddess) over the next few weeks. Speaking of nice, how good is this… My trip has been organised by 50 Degrees North – a niche, independently-owned, specialist travel company, which designs tailor-made itineraries for travellers. I’ll be taking reindeer rides, meeting huskies, staying in an igloo under the Northern Lights, the works. https://au.fiftydegreesnorth.com
And to top off my last long-haul travel writing assignment of the year, I’ll be flying Business Class with Finnair – http://www.finnair.com
No reindeers for me on this journey from Australia, instead, it’s an Airbus A350 XWB, with a Nordic-styled cabin to set the tone for the story ahead. Finnair was the first European airline to fly this aircraft type, so I’m looking forward to travelling with a carrier with which I’ve never flown before. Put the beer on ice, Santa, I’m coming for you!
Photo courtesy of Finnair
The Global Goddess 
First, it is fantastic that You will come to Finland and especially to its northern parts. There is snow at the Arctic Circle, which means that You will have experience. Welcome!
If You would come in February, then You could have visited World’s Biggest Snow Castle in Kemi. Here are some photos from it:
Best Snow Castle photos.
The best adventure is in Oulu in February. Then everyone can participate in reindeer driving competition free! My photos:
Reindeer race.
Once more Welcome. Happy and safe travels.