Herders in Lapland are struggling to locate thousands of reindeer that have run away after warm weather left the food they graze on covered by a layer of ice. Some reindeer have travelled as far ...

Urban trees can lower pedestrian-level air temperature by up to 12 degrees centigrade, and the cooling efficacy depends on background climate, urban morphology, and tree trait, according to a ...

Even with only a few weeks until Christmas, there is still time to take a magical break to Lapland this year, with plenty of flight options still available. Lapland is perfect to immerse yourself ...

From snow sculptures in Japan to winter tours of Yellowstone, travelers seeking snowfall have a ton of options.

Every country has things that make it stand out and differentiate it from all others. Language, geography, food...these are just a few features that separate one nation from another. But one thing ...

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Now that we're experts on everything from the Royal Family to Disney movies and food logos, it seems only fitting that we try our hand at a geography quiz, in order to test our world knowledge.

Allow me to let you into, not much of, a secret. Soho Farmhouse is not – as some coverage would suggest – in the “heart of the Cotswolds”. In fact, it’s not even within the Cotswolds ...

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly underway, and if you're looking for a fun activity to do with your little ones, how about a trip to Lapland? Luckily, you don't even need to step foot ...

The adventure starts before you even arrive as children are sent delightful letters inviting them to Lapland complete with wax seal. And when my three ‘small folk’- as they are dubbed at ...

Nestled in the northernmost region is Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland and just a stone's throw from the Arctic Circle. Here, you'll find Santa Claus Village, where you can explore the enchanting ...

Swap overcrowded ice rinks for the real thing, and skate beneath the aurora borealis on the frozen sea in Swedish Lapland.