It didn’t originally have a place within my heart, though I took a leap of faith and flew to Germany in late 2016 to see what I would find. It so happens now that the jigsaw puzzle pieces are falling into place. Welcome to my second world – a home away from home. My journey into this existence is only just beginning. This enchanting Bavarian winter landscape speaks of...

What usually comes to mind when most people think about the Arctic is mounds of snow, dog-sledding and perhaps an aurora lighting up the night sky. These are generally the things you would expect to see when you’re in Lapland. However, if you venture high enough into the mountains during the midst of winter, then you might just find yourself immersed in a very strange...