Meet K. Chae – a korean in a winter fairy tale

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Meet K. Chae – a korean in a winter fairy tale

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Meet K. Chae – a korean in a winter fairy tale

This epic winter expedition involved a select group of outdoor enthusiasts from around the world who spent three months in Finnish Lapland experiencing the wonders and challenges of winter.

One of the explorers was K. Chae, a photographer from South Korea. See how he sums up his unforgettable experience in the northern wilderness.

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In Lapland, swapping the hustle and bustle of ski resorts and cities to the peace and quiet of the wilderness takes mere minutes.

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When we came to Rovaniemi that first week, it was -5°C. We thought that was really cold, but as time went by, it dropped to -40°C one day. After that, we didn’t even feel cold when it was -20°C. Humans adapt to situations quickly.
The most memorable moment was when I went on a 200 km safari with 6 husky dogs. Running in the silent wilderness was an impressive experience. I took one of my favourite pictures there, too.
Finland isn’t the only country where we can see the Auroras. The big difference is the Finnish nature. When the Auroras are harmonized with the surroundings, it makes the pictures and scenes even more beautiful.
In December, there’s no sun in northern Lapland. But even if the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon, it remains in the sky for a couple of hours, just like a sunset. I really loved that, it was like from a fairy tale.
When you go to a sauna in Korea, everything is nothing but hot and difficult. However, in Finland we enjoyed a sauna almost every day. I was able to stay in the sauna way longer than in the saunas I could barely tolerate in Korea. I miss the Finnish saunas so much…
My favourite place in Lapland is Riisitunturi National Park, where the trees are covered with snow, which makes it look like a piece of art. The place showcases amazingly beautiful nature.

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Meet K. Chae – a korean in a winter fairy tale

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