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FOOD, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, MEALS AND SOUVENIRS IN LAPLAND

Our food experiences in Lapland, Finland We spent one week in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland from 28th October to 4th November, living in an Airbnb flat. We were self-catering so had to go shopping every day, buy food and drinks for breakfast and dinner. Once a day we ate hot meals in restaurants, it was a good opportunity for us to try different restaurants each day. Diverse and delicious Before our travel, we were afraid of getting meals without any spices and expected a lot of fish and potato, simple and tasteless meals. Despite our expectations, we’ve got really delicious meals. We tasted not only the Lappish cuisine but also Chinese, Swedish, Russian and Mexican ones. Foods were tasty, and portions and prices were correct. In most of the restaurants, we could find a smart and cheap solution: buffet lunch. Available in several places, the price is 10-12 EUR and you can choose from a lot of meals: soup, fresh cold salads, main courses and soft drinks, tea or coffee. Shopping in superma...

OUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCES AND TRAVEL TIPS IN MADEIRA

We spent one week in Madeira in October and collected happy moments and new experiences there. Take a look at our guide, which can help you in travel planning: Weather conditions in Madeira When you plan a holiday to Madeira, you should know that the weather can have so many differences in several places at the same time. In comparison to the north, the south of the island is warmer. In the northern places, the weather is colder, wetter, and foggier and there are more clouds and wind. This is the reason why the north coast is generally quieter with fewer tourists. When choosing an accommodation, consider these anomalies, and when you plan a trip to a colder place, layer your clothing for outdoor activities. Generally, the temperature is perfect all year around in Madeira, in wintertime doesn’t drop below 19 Celsius in the daytime and stays between 20 to 30 Celsius in summer, especially on the southern parts of the island. Despite November, December and January being the coldest and wet...