Penguin Trampoline
We're Elinor and Jake (& Mac the penguin) — a couple based in Spain with a serious Arctic problem, a soft spot for off-the-beaten-path destinations, and a blog name that started with a rock and a pile of laundry.
Eli has a Master's in Tourism Management with a thesis on polar destinations. Between that and too many flights to Tromsø, we've written more about northern lights than we probably should have.
We cover everything from Greenland ferry routes to the Portuguese wild beaches — always from first-hand experience, always honest.
We believe you can't truly respect somewhere you've never experienced. So we wA/Onder, and we tell you everything you need to know to do the same.
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If you're planning a trip that feels a little complicated — an Arctic adventure, a Northern Lights chase, somewhere genuinely off the map — we can help you cut through the noise and plan something concrete. We've stood on frozen fjords in Svalbard, waited for the aurora in Finnish Lapland, driven through Greenland's fjords, and found corners of Portugal and Louisiana that don't appear in any guidebook.
Elinor holds a Master's in Tourism Management with a focus on polar destinations. Between us we've covered more than 40 countries, with a particular depth in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, the Iberian Peninsula, and off-the-beaten-path Europe.
In one hour together we'll cover:
Where to go and when, based on your specific dates and priorities
Honest advice on what's worth it and what isn't
Accommodation, transport, and logistics tailored to your style
What to realistically expect — including the things blogs don't tell you
This is fully independent advice. No commissions, no partnerships influencing what we recommend — just honest guidance based on real experience. €70 for a 60-minute Zoom or Google Meet call.
After booking you'll fill in a short form about your trip and we'll send you a few time options within 48 hours.
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