Abisko from Kvikkjokk is more than a 400 km drive by car, taking at least 5 hours one way. In Kiruna, I bought orange marmalade and coffee milk, which will be part of my morning ritual throughout the journey. Kiruna exudes the scent of the Arctic—everything is bright, snowy,

Arriving at the Kvikkjokk cabin on Thursday evening, the entire next day passes in moderate stress, organizing and packing the stuff. I try to mentally and emotionally prepare for everything, which isn't entirely possible, so I don't pull dramatic scenarios. I tell myself that everything will

Tomi and Skudra are good friends. Both come from Estonia, although Tomi is half Finnish. Skudra grew up alongside Tomi, teasing him in all sorts of ways; she still tugs at his ears when there's a more lively and faster run nearby. Tomi is the most affectionate and

For a significant stretch of my life, I aimed to become a film director. I was deeply captivated by the ability to craft stories that, even if only momentarily, felt real. And the drama. I was convinced it gave life a true flavor. However, that's not entirely the