I will admit, when I first ventured into the outdoors, the last thing I wanted to do was buy any specific clothes for hiking. However, after trying lots of alternatives, I found out that the best hiking clothes were likely not what I had originally considered. I thought (incorrectly) that maybe dry fit was the best option, But after a lot of time spent on the trails, I discovered that the best hiking clothes were actually made of wool. The…
Last week, we talked about 51 things to do while social distancing. Of course one of those things was to plan some travel for when things get back to normal. But if planning alone isn’t giving you that taste of wanderlust you are craving, consider virtual museum tours. Virtual museum tours are also a good potential option for parents looking for activities to do while their kids are suddenly at home. Age dependent of course. 8 Museums to Visit Virtually…
I don’t have to tell you, these are definitely uncertain times. There is a lot of conflicting evidence out there as to what does and does not constitute social distancing. Here is an article to reference for some guidance if you are unsure. However, as you can tell, even the experts are a bit conflicted. Taking that information to the best of my understanding, here are 51 things to do while social distancing. 51 Things to do while social distancing…
When I was getting ready to head to Stockholm last month, one important question I had was what was the best Marriott Hotel in Stockholm? As a Marriott loyalist, staying at a place where I could use points was important to me. If you want to learn how to earn Marriott points quickly, check out this post. Pro tip: Want to learn how to earn Marriott points yourself? Click here. Marriott Hotel in Stockholm So when you are taking a…
Are you considering planning a wintertime trip to visit the Northern Lights? I am sure one of the key questions you have is about the Abisko weather in Janaury. I visited Sweden for the first time at the end December 2019/beginning of January 2020 with the intent of hopefully seeing the northern lights. Before and after my trip to northern Sweden however, I spent some time in Stockholm doing some sightseeing as well. If you are doing the same, click…
My first time in Sweden was a month and a half ago. This was at the end December 2019/beginning of January 2020 with the intent of hopefully seeing the northern lights. Before and after my trip to northern Sweden however, I spent some time in Stockholm doing some sightseeing as well. Although I currently live in Salt Lake City, UT, one of the most important questions for me before this trip was what is the Stockholm weather in January? Stockholm…
If you’re like me, checking out the weather of destinations is critical to my trip planning. If you are headed to see the Northern Lights, you are likely curious about the Abisko weather in December. I visited Sweden for the first time at the end December 2019/beginning of January 2020 with the intent of hopefully seeing the northern lights. Before and after my trip to northern Sweden however, I spent some time in Stockholm doing some sightseeing as well. If…
I visited Sweden for the first time this past winter with the intent of hopefully seeing the northern lights. Before and after my trip to northern Sweden however, I spent some time in Stockholm doing some sightseeing as well. Although I currently live in Salt Lake City, UT, one of the most important questions for me before this trip was how is the Stockholm weather in December. Stockholm weather in December According to Google, the average high temperature in Stockholm…
I visited Sweden at the end December 2019/beginning of January 2020 with the intention of seeing the Northern Lights. A little bit about my trip… I chose Sweden as my aurora viewing destination for a few reasons. The first being I had never visited before and this would be somewhere new. Additionally, when deciding between the Scandinavian countries, I found that Abisko, Sweden had the best microclimate for viewing the northern lights. I was super interested in taking pictures of…
If you’re going to go see the Northern Lights in the wintertime, likely a key area of preparation for you will be what to wear. Although I currently live in Salt Lake City, UT, one of the most important questions for me before this trip was how to dress for viewing the northern lights in January. In Utah, most of my time outside in the winter is spent constantly moving – skiing, hiking, etc. This trip to Sweden would be…