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January 2nd 2011

Published: January 2nd 2011

Happy New Year Everyone!!! Kiruna, the place where you can see a sunrise and sunset at the same time, hear and feel explosions from the underground at 1am every morning, witness the amazing sight of the Northern lights and much more. The arctic area of Sweden is just a fantastic spot in the world to celebrate the beginning of New Year. Chris has been in the north of Scandinavia before (but in... Read Full Entry

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Christopher

International backpacker

An Aussie trying to travel as much of the world as possible.. Love to see and experience new things, silly things, food things, anything! I'm a budget traveller who prefers to visit the locals rather than the local attractions. Travel for me is about experiencing new cultures and accepting people for who they are. We wish to help people to travel the world as it is an amazing place with so much to see and do, travelling is easy once you make the decision to go. The hardest part for most making the decision to book that ticket but that is the beginning for life changing and rewarding experi... full info

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2nd January 2011

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Great story
w'eve been wanting to do this. Really enjoyed your blog and awaiting the next addition.

2nd January 2011

International backpacker
Christopher

Cheers :)
Thanks for the comment.. The rest of Kiruna will be up in two days :) A great place in the North it is.

3rd January 2011

anonymous
non-member comment

Looks like you had a great time...the photos are amazing !!! Will talk soon Mum xxx

3rd January 2011

Chris and Nikki
Chris

Oh my god is this the ice church? My fiancee & I are getting married there on February 21st :-)

3rd January 2011

International backpacker
Christopher

Lucky you :)
Hey Chris and Nikki, We were thinking of doing the same thing when we visited the church :) It is amazing! Are you going to have the proper dress or wearing the nice warm clothing.. i can tell you it will be a quick wedding if wearing the dress :) But it is only -5deg inside the ice hotel due to natural insulation but outside it can be quite cold.... You'll have a memorable experiance for sure and congrads :)

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