# 394: Northern Lights, Sámi Culture and Raising a Family in Arctic Sweden with Jonny Cooper

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Podcast: [The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond Borders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-maverick-show-global-travel-stories-life-beyond-borders-1151199)
Published: 2026-06-22T04:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/394-northern-lights-sami-culture-and-raising-a-family-in-arctic-sweden-with-jonny-cooper/
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Duration seconds: 4507

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Hear stories about life in the Arctic, from polar bears and midnight sun to dog sledding, ice hotels and Aurora magic. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE What happens when a life-changing trip to see the Northern Lights inspires you to leave England, move to Swedish Lapland, and raise your family in the Arctic? In this episode, Jonny Cooper shares his journey from UK DJ and IT professional to founder of Off the Map Travel and resident of Arctic Sweden. We explore the realities of life under the midnight sun, raising bilingual children in a culture deeply connected to nature, and what he has learned from the Indigenous Sámi people. Jonny also shares unforgettable stories from across the Nordic Arctic, including dog sledding with Inuit communities in Greenland, encountering the unique realities of Svalbard's polar bear country, staying in world-famous ice hotels, and witnessing the awe-inspiring magic of the Aurora Borealis. Whether you're fascinated by Arctic travel, Nordic culture, family life abroad, Indigenous wisdom, or the transformative power of immersive travel, this episode offers a rare window into one of the world's most extraordinary regions. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Mave…

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