Maarit Tolppanen is a barefoot Laplander who once vowed never to settle too close to home – and has now done exactly that in Rovaniemi. After years of intensive work and leisure travel around the world, she’s turned her curious gaze to what’s nearby. Her approach is to “local like a traveller”, keeping her eyes open wherever she wanders in town.
She used to write a travel blog for nine years while also finding herself with jobs related to communications. As a travel writer, she enjoys sharing local knowledge, finding the best spas and veggie spots around, and seeking out scenic, remote locations and national parks – perfect for that worthy Instagram shot or for carving shapes on a Strava trail map.
She plans her trips around ice hockey games and metal gigs, balancing the noise and thrill with peaceful nature and the occasional very nice hotel. With her deep local knowledge, Maarit is your go-to expert for Lapland experiences.

