James Proctor

Bradt Travel Guides: Lapland James Proctor

3rd edition August 2015. The only English-language guide to Lapland covering the northernmost reaches of Norway, Sweden and Finland. Lapland is a wintry wonderland attracting both independent travellers and those on organised tours, the new edition of this definitive guidebook gives all the information needed to explore the region beyond Santas grotto. - James Proctor is an expert on Scandinavia and the author of Bradts West Sweden and Faroe Islands guides - The only guidebook to treat Lapland as a whole, with a level of detail - New coverage of the remote Varanger peninsula in Norwegian Lapland including its history and pidgin language, Russenorsk - Addition of Tromsø International Film Festival which is attracting a bigger and wider audience and film makers from as far afield as Alaska - The Pyhä-Luosto, Salla and Ylläs regions are now included in the guide, reflecting the growing popularity of skiing in Finnish Lapland with visitors from abroad - Hiking is one of Laplands most popular activities in summer. This edition contains new, extended coverage of various hiking options, including the Kungsleden, Sweden and Laplands most famous trail.