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Finland Aurora Journey
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Experiencing JAL First Class: The Legendary SALON Champagne and a Surprising Reindeer Quiche

Fourteen hours from Haneda. From Helsinki Airport at 4 a.m. to Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. A record of a journey north, one stop at a time.

53 episodes / Latest 2026.09.26
EP.01 Finnair Business Class Review: The Ultimate Journey to the Northern Lights EP.02 Exploring Helsinki Airport at 4 AM: Closed Shops, Tonttu Treasures, and Finnair Lounge Delights EP.03 Welcome to Santa’s Hometown! The Magical Baggage Claim at Rovaniemi Airport & Smart Uber Transit EP.04 Ultimate Aurora Stay at Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi EP.05 The Ultimate Open-Fire Salmon Experience at Santa’s Salmon Place in Rovaniemi EP.06 A Magical Visit to Santa Claus Office: Meeting the Real Santa in Finland EP.07 Sending Magic from the Arctic: The Ultimate Letter Experience at Santa Claus Main Post Office EP.08 [Finland Travelog] Why I Held Back at the Marimekko Store in Santa Claus Village EP.09 Getting Hooked on Nordic Design at Iittala & co Napapiiri: Why Wait for Helsinki? EP.10 Treasure Hunting at a Giant Supermarket in Finland: Local Finds & Warmth at K-Citymarket Rovaniemi EP.11 Unveiling Lapland Treasures: A Blissful Night of Souvenir Hauls in Finland EP.12 A Prime Seat for the Aurora: Exquisite Nordic Dinner at Restaurant Sky Kitchen & View in Rovaniemi EP.13 Ultimate Finnish Breakfast: Falling in Love with Lapland Hotel’s Morning Buffet in Rovaniemi EP.14 Santa Claus Village Reindeer Ride: A Heartwarming Encounter with ‘Monry’ EP.15 Crossing the Arctic Circle: A Romantic Adventure at Santa Claus Village EP.16 Best Lunch at Santa Claus Village: Steak, Karhu Beer & A Gentle Dilemma EP.17 Souvenir Digging at a Helsinki Supermarket: Finding Finnish Tea & Salmon Soup Ingredients EP.18 Treasure Hunting at ‘Normal’ in Rovaniemi: Finding the Perfect Vaseline and Authentic Local Souvenirs EP.19 Mastering Shopping in Rovaniemi: Finding the Elusive Moomin Tote at Sampokeskus EP.20 Treasure Hunting at a Finnish Supermarket: Weigh-and-Pay Cinnamon Buns & Best Souvenirs at K-Supermarket EP.21 Aurora in Rovaniemi: You Can See It Even with City Lights in 2026 EP.22 Unveiling Rovaniemi Souvenirs: A Night of Treasure Hunting in Finland EP.23 Departing Rovaniemi Airport: Reindeer Ubers & Santa’s Airport on the Way to Helsinki EP.24 Hack Your Trip: Find the Tax Refund Counter at Helsinki Airport’s Arrival Hall in 2026 EP.25 2026 Guide to Helsinki Airport App Rides: Finding the Uber Pick-Up Point EP.26 Discovering the Best Avocado Toast at Andante Helsinki EP.27 Record Digging in Helsinki: Discover Nordic Presses and Rare Bootlegs at Black And White Records Helsinki EP.28 Record Hunting in Helsinki: Digging at Hippie Shake Records Ky in 2026 EP.29 A Deep Dive into a Helsinki record store: How to get to Levykauppa Äx Hakaniemi EP.30 Digging Deep at Music Hunter Helsinki: Unearthing Oasis’s Rare Box Set EP.31 Exploring Hobby Point: A Deep Dive into Model Train Culture EP.32 Treasure Hunting at Retronomi Retro & Vintage Shop in Helsinki: Rare Arabia Finds EP.33 The Ultimate Coffee Break at Roasberg: A Must-Visit Cafe After Exploring Helsinki EP.34 The Perfect Prologue: Helsinki Central Station Guide and Architecture EP.35 2026 Helsinki Guide: Lapland Hotels Bulevardi and Local Culture Basecamp EP.36 Slurping Authentic Lanzhou Lamian at Jumbowl Noodle Restaurant in Kamppi EP.37 Midnight Grocery Run: Souvenir Haul Near K-Supermarket Kamppi & Moomin Unboxing EP.38 A Short Trip to Mall of Tripla: Spending a Sunday in Helsinki from a Station Without Ticket Gates EP.39 Treasure Hunting at Prisma Tripla Helsinki: The Ultimate Souvenir Guide EP.40 Cafe Ekberg Helsinki: The Perfect Afternoon Cure of Cake and Beer EP.41 Food Market Herkku: Stockmann Helsinki Souvenir Guide (2026) EP.42 Normal Helsinki on Aleksanterinkatu: €1 Souvenir Haul (2026) EP.43 Fazer Café Helsinki Pick and Mix: €2.99/100g & the Rare Chocolates Guide (2026) EP.44 S-Market Bulevardi Helsinki: Finnish Bread Souvenirs — 10 Bags of Gifflar at €2.38 EP.45 Helsinki Souvenir Haul: 6 Stores in One Day, €386 — Every Receipt Itemized (2026) EP.46 Marimekko Outlet Helsinki: €1,368 Sample Sale Haul EP.47 Maritori Lunch Experience: The Best Canteen at Marimekko Headquarters in Helsinki EP.48 Lost in Nordic Design: A Guide to Artek Helsinki EP.49 Warming Up at Pho Viet Helsinki: A Perfect Vietnamese Food Experience in the Nordic Winter 2026 EP.50 Fazer Café Helsinki Review: Cinnamon Buns, Rye Beer & the 1891 Flagship on Kluuvikatu EP.51 Andante Helsinki: All-Day Breakfast and Specialty Coffee with Real Prices EP.52 Exploring the Finnair Platinum Wing: My First JAL First Class Experience at Helsinki Airport EP.53 Experiencing JAL First Class: The Legendary SALON Champagne and a Surprising Reindeer Quiche

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