Living life the Nordic way
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LIFESTYLE AND TRADITIONS OF ARCTIC EUROPE FOR A RICHER TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
LOCAL LIVES is an innovative travel concept devised by award-winning Nordic destination experts, Discover the World. Built around personal connections and addressing the ever-growing thirst for authenticity, the ethos is simple – instead of just visiting a destination or travelling through it, immerse yourself in its nature and culture, through the lives of locals. Passionate about their homelands and traditions, they’ll enrich your holiday with unforgettable encounters, tastes and sights that you simply wouldn’t experience on a regular trip.
The first two holidays in the new collection are Swedish Lapland and Northern Norway. Visit in late summer and autumn, when the colours are at their most vibrant, and there’s a high chance of seeing the northern lights.
LESS IS MORE
Travelling in a small group of up to 12 people means that experiences shared are intimate and rewarding. You’ll return home feeling inspired by the people you’ve met and the things that you’ve learned – you may well find that your wellbeing is also improved as a result. And with no single supplement, these holidays are a great option for solo travellers.
ARCTIC SWEDEN ( 7 NIGHTS, FROM AUG- OCT)
This trip combines characterful accommodations on either side of the Arctic Circle with traditional activities such as forest bathing – taking time to reconnect with nature – a husky hike with local mushers, local craft workshops, plus an astronomy evening and northern lights walks. You’ll spend part of the trip in the Sámi village of Jokkmokk, where you’ll take part in a fascinating foraging tour and join a culinary guide on a series of wonderful tasting experiences to learn about wild, edible plants and their health benefits. Plus you’ll get to explore an organic Arctic farm, take part in a traditional bread-making class and enjoy a tasting menu based on the eight seasons of the Sámi. Afterwards, you’ll travel to the Sapmi Nature Camp, where you can learn about the Sámi way of life, including life as a reindeer herder. You will get the opportunity to help prepare
Sámi meals and to simply enjoy the tranquility of the camp.
NORWAY’S SENJA ISLAND ( 6 NIGHTS, FROM AUG- OCT)
The wild, mountainous island of Senja off the northern coast of Norway is home to some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the country. Your hosts for this exciting experience will impart their local knowledge of the island’s traditions and history, alongside excursions to enjoy forest and ocean foraging, time spent exploring the ancient Ånderdalen National Park, traditional saunas and northern lights walks. Making up part of the itinerary of this trip, you’ll also join the Husky Musher and his pure-bred Siberian huskies for hikes around spectacular mountainous scenery, while the History Sisters will talk about how swapping a hectic lifestyle for the calming vibe of their childhood island helped them to reconnect with nature – hopefully leaving you relaxed and revitalised, too.