What do you want?
One of the biggest questions in life is definitely “what do I want?”. This question defines your hopes, dreams, motives and ambition. It is not an easy question. It is perhaps a question you haven’t ever asked from yourself. Still, it is worth considering not only in life in general, your work, hobbies, relationships but also, what do you want from traveling.
What are your biggest motives to travel? Perhaps they revolve revolve around your family, how nice is the weather, where are the most stunning sightseeing, uniqueness of the destination, comfortability at the location or a suitable infra. Reasons behind a holiday trip are for sure as numerous as there are travelers.
Traveling to Switzerland and Finland, nature is a big factor why one would choose these countries. Nature is about pureness, vastness, originality, greenery, health and what is most important in this rushing and fast-developing world, the peacefulness.
The most important factor for us what we want our guests to enjoy is the peacefulness. Ruhe. Hiljaisuus. Imagine this day. You wake up when the sun rises, not too early but around 8am. A big, tasty breakfast with coffee, then off we go. Walking starts from the end of a private road. Nobody else is to be seen, except friends from the forest, rabbits, reindeer or a flock of black grouses dining in a tree.
When you stop, nothing else is to be heard than the silence. We reach a wilderness cabin, start the fireplace and pour ourselves cups of hot juice. Lunch is getting ready, cabin gets warmer and a few candles light up the single room beautifully. Outside, a tiny bird sings for the group of unusual guests in the heart of the forest.
After simple but tasty lunch, coffee is served. There is no rush to anywhere. Perhaps we play a round of cards or stare at the fire. Only when the sun starts setting, we head back home. All clothes smell like smoke, the most typical outdoor fragrance there is. Somebody yawns, a clear sign of a “fresh air poisoning”. Sauna will be the perfect way to end a day in the wilderness.
Vacation is about charging your batteries, not discharging them. Although we know it is fascinating to experience different worlds, cultures and sights, you shouldn’t drive yourself shattered with a hardy schedule. Remember to ask yourself, “what do I want”.