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Shal standing on icy street in Tromso wearing micro cleats, one of our biggest tips for Lapland.

Shal standing on icy street in Tromso wearing micro cleats, one of our biggest tips for Lapland.

Tips for Lapland: 8 Things Nobody Tells You (2026)

Shal & James

4 days ago7 min read

Shal and James gazing at each other on the pebbly shore of Kaldfjord, with. a small red house in the distance, a stop on our fjord tour that was one of the highlights of our Tromso itinerary.

Shal and James gazing at each other on the pebbly shore of Kaldfjord, with. a small red house in the distance, a stop on our fjord tour that was one of the highlights of our Tromso itinerary.

Tromso Itinerary 2026: Why We Stayed 5 Nights in Winter

Shal & James

Mar 611 min read

Flat lay of women’s Arctic clothing including base layers, knit jumpers, thermal leggings, ski trousers, hats, socks and gloves arranged neatly against a plain background. Image supporting What to wear in Lapland and a comprehensive Lapland packing list for extreme cold layering.

Flat lay of women’s Arctic clothing including base layers, knit jumpers, thermal leggings, ski trousers, hats, socks and gloves arranged neatly against a plain background. Image supporting What to wear in Lapland and a comprehensive Lapland packing list for extreme cold layering.

What to Wear in Lapland in Winter: Exactly How We Stayed Warm at -15°C (5°F)

Shal & James

Mar 48 min read

Best Restaurants in Tromso (2026): Where We'd Eat Again (& What We'd Skip)

Best Restaurants in Tromso (2026): Where We'd Eat Again (& What We'd Skip)

Best Restaurants in Tromso (2026): Where We'd Eat Again (& What We'd Skip)

Shal & James

Feb 277 min read

James relaxing by the window at The Dock 69°39 by Scandic, the newest of the luxury hotels in Tromso, overlooking the harbour and snowy mountains from a modern room with a mustard quilt on the bed.

James relaxing by the window at The Dock 69°39 by Scandic, the newest of the luxury hotels in Tromso, overlooking the harbour and snowy mountains from a modern room with a mustard quilt on the bed.

Luxury Hotels in Tromso: Where We Stayed & What It Was Like

Shal & James

Feb 265 min read

21 Things to Do in Tromso (+ What We Loved After 5 Days in Lapland)

21 Things to Do in Tromso (+ What We Loved After 5 Days in Lapland)

21 Things to Do in Tromso (+ What We Loved After 5 Days in Lapland)

Shal & James

Feb 2415 min read

We Swam a Fjord in Winter & Lived to Eat Waffles: The Truth About Arctic Floating

We Swam a Fjord in Winter & Lived to Eat Waffles: The Truth About Arctic Floating

We Swam a Fjord in Winter & Lived to Eat Waffles: The Truth About Arctic Floating

Shal & James

Feb 197 min read

James and Shal holding mittens on snowy landscape beneath bright green aurora borealis and starry Arctic sky during a Tromso northern lights tour.

James and Shal holding mittens on snowy landscape beneath bright green aurora borealis and starry Arctic sky during a Tromso northern lights tour.

Tromso Northern Lights Tours: Which One We’d Book Again

Shal & James

Feb 1811 min read

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