Trading Sand for Snow

Andy Schildhorn • December 29, 2015

Most people, when they dream up winter vacation, automatically think of warm, tropical places with white sandy beaches and palm trees. However, some people may be more inclined to visit places like the ICEHOTEL in Sweden. With every room sculpted out of ice and snow, going to bed means keeping on your heavy duty outerwear and […] The post Trading Sand for Snow appeared first on Andy Schildhorn, PREC.

Most people, when they dream up winter vacation, automatically think of warm, tropical places with white sandy beaches and palm trees. However, some people may be more inclined to visit places like the ICEHOTEL in Sweden. With every room sculpted out of ice and snow, going to bed means keeping on your heavy duty outerwear and slipping into a sleeping bag, but it might be worth it for this kind of experience!

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