Sheikh Hamdan shares travel photos of ice digging and driving during his trip to Finnish Lapland

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has shared photos from his recent vacation to Finland.

The 10 images on Instagram, where he has more than 16 million followers, show him and his entourage enjoying the snowy landscape of Finnish Lapland and pouring hot coffee into cups over a fire. He also shared a video of himself fishing by cutting a hole in the ice.

Another shot shows him driving a BMW for Lapland Driving, which organizes motorsport events in Europe’s snowiest region. He has three driving centers in Levi and Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland located in the Arctic Circle.

Sheikh Hamdan, affectionately known as Fazza, is best known for his adventurous journeys across the world, from Yorkshire to Yosemite. In December, he posted another photo of himself in the snow celebrating New Year’s Eve in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

In August, he returned to the north-east of England for his annual photography trip, this time bringing his twins Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Shaikha with him, to share photos from the experience.

Last month, he posted footage of his triumphant hike in Yosemite National Park and detailed his summit-to-peak Half Dome trek in the California park. From Yosemite Valley he half-his dome is more than 1,500 meters above sea level and more than 2,682 meters above sea level, making him one of the most challenging hiking trails in Yosemite.

Sheikh Hamdan shares amazing Yosemite hiking video

Suitable for experienced climbers and those with high physical fitness, this over 20-mile hike takes enthusiasts to the top of Half Rock, a famous geological formation at the eastern edge of Yosemite Valley.

A few months ago, he spoke about his love for Japan after visiting the country. There were shots of her posing with geishas, ​​walking through the capital’s busy road intersections and exploring the city’s vibrant food and drink scene. He captioned the post, “I love Japan.”

He also shared photos of his friend and constant travel companion Abdullah Al Nabooda, who accompanied him on the trip, and Maji, the son of his close friend Ahmad Jaber Al Harbi.

This time last year, he was making the most of ski season and traveling to Courchevel in southeastern France. The Alpine town is part of the Three Valleys, the world’s largest connected ski area.

Sheikh Hamdan’s photo shows him heading to the slopes, accompanied by photographer Ali Essa. There are also photos from the resort, including Major Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma, known as Uncle Saeed, and Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma (one of his regular travel companions). ing.

Updated: January 10, 2024, 7:29 a.m.