How I did it: Got out my passport and got on a plane.  Seriously.  My company bought the tickets and booked the hotel and I figured the rest out when I got there.

Lessons & tips: Try the reindeer steak, the fish roe, the lingonberry jam, and the cloudberry ice cream.  Oh, and the herring.  I never thought I'd eat any of these things - OK, maybe the berries - and I am so glad I did.  DON'T try to bring any meat products back with you as they'll take them away at customs.

Resources: The locals were fantastic, super friendly, and helpful.  Everyone seems to speak English, many better than our fellow Americans.

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Jan 04, 2009, 07:00PM PST | 1 comment | 1 cheer