Finland Part 2 turned out to be very different from what I had planned.

What should have been a straightforward ride through the Finnish wilderness became a search for answers as I tried to figure out a persistent problem with my Himalayan. Workshops, phone calls, unexpected detours, and plenty of uncertainty became part of the journey.

But this episode is also a reminder of why I travel the way I do. Along the way, I met incredible people willing to help, rode some of the most beautiful roads and TET sections Finland has to offer, explored remote corners of Lapland, rode on an emergency fighter jet airstrip, and spent unforgettable nights surrounded by nature.

From Oulu to Ruka, Rovaniemi, Kierinki, Sodankylä, Ivalo, Inari, Angeli, and Karigasniemi at the Norwegian border, this episode covers more than 300 kilometers of TET Finland, stunning scenery, reindeer encounters, changing weather, and a few lessons about trusting both people and the road ahead.

Thank you for watching, and I'll see you in the next episode as the journey continues into Norway.

Ride safe and keep exploring.

#royalenfieldhimalayan #tetfinland #finland #whatsnext_42 #laplandfinland #solomotorcycletravel #advmotorcycle

https://www.instagram.com/motogridd/?hl=en Mechanic and rider who helped me at a gas station in Ruka, and showed me how to get my bike onto the centre stand with all my luggage still on it.

https://www.instagram.com/wixant/?hl=en Lovely Finnish couple who invited me to their home.

https://www.instagram.com/tommik_/?hl=en Awesome mechanic and rider who helped me out at the workshop in Rovaniemi.

00:00 - Into the Ride
00:16 - Oulu to Ruka
00:58 - Ruka Ski Centre
01:16 - From Ruka to Rovaniemi
03:08 - Santa Claus Village
03:41 - TET Finland: From Rovaniemi to Kierinki and Beyond
08:17 - Emergency Fighter Jet Airstrip
08:36 - Campsite Near Sodankylä
09:06 - From Sodankylä to Ivalo
11:14 - TET Finland: From Inari to Angeli
14:01 - TET Finland: From Angeli to Karigasniemi
17:10 - Karigasniemi – Farewell, Finland

Music I used in this video:

Hero's Ascent - Chris Haugen
YouTube Audio Library

Christmas Instrumental Music - HitsLab
https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-christmas-instrumental-music-271540/

Pickup Truck - Silent Partner
YouTube Audio Library

Smooth Waters - SergePavkinMusic
https://pixabay.com/music/beautiful-plays-smooth-waters-115977/

Summer Trips - SergePavkinMusic
https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-summer-trips-213035/

Desert Road - SergePavkinMusic
https://pixabay.com/music/alternative-desert-road-310409/


Some shots in this video were captured on my phone in 1080p and upscaled using Tensorpix.ai.
https://app.tensorpix.ai/


A special shoutout to ChatGPT for helping me craft the voice-over text for this video.
ChatGPT helped me rephrase my ideas, add humor, and keep the tone lighthearted, it was a true collaboration.