Transun ǁ A Travel Company With A Difference

Since 1982, when Transun started life as a small travel operator with big ideas, the company has evolved, becoming increasingly sophisticated and revolutionising the concept of foreign travel.

Transun has always had an almost obsessive desire to create the most exhilarating and distinctive holiday experiences they can, and over the years this has resulted in Transun introducing a number of unconventional and unprecedented destinations and activities. As pioneers of the more eclectic holiday package, Transun has never been conservative or reactionary when it comes to where they fly to.

It is this trailblazing approach to travel which has led to a number of “firsts” for Transun.

For example, Transun was the first travel agent in the 1980s to give customers the opportunity to fly on a day break from Aberdeen airport, or to take a flight from Norwich to New York. In the 90's, Transun unveiled their signature short breaks, which signalled a radical departure from the usual insipid, sterile trips abroad that most people were used to.

Transun was one of the first operators to appreciate and adventure the potential of Croatia as a holiday destination in the 1980s. It also realised that a number of beautiful and unspoilt regions around the world had been ignored in favour of clichéd resorts and vulgar tourist traps. Seizing the chance to make a real difference to travellers who were craving adventure and an escape from the ordinary and the prosaic, Transun made it their mission to showcase the most remarkable places on the planet.

Where To Go And What To Do With Transun

Transun has grown and diversified over the years and now offers spectacular trips to Thailand, Lapland, Greenland, Iceland, Croatia as well as number of destinations in the Arctic Circle.

In addition to featuring interesting and exceptional locations to visit, Transun also promote their own series of scintillating experiences and events. These customisable experiences incorporate themes of culture, nature, outdoor activity and special occasions (such as spending Christmas in Lapland).

Whether the customer wants a stimulating trip to vibrant Bangkok, a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of the stunning Aurora Borealis or a thrilling journey by snowmobile across the Arctic tundra, Transun can help make their vision become a reality.

Transun | Night Sky Alive: the Northern Lights

One of the most captivating spectacles of nature is the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights are remarkable ‘curtains’ of glowing light that dance across the night sky in the North Circle. There are few sights with such ethereal beauty as the dazzling, swirling interplay of vivid colours that have enthralled generations of humans throughout history. But what are the Northern Lights, and how can they best be enjoyed?

The Northern Lights are also called the Aurora Borealis after the Roman dawn goddess Aurora and the Greek north wind Boreas. The phenomenon is recorded as far back as the 1^st Century AD when the philosopher Seneca contemplated on the nature of the Northern Lights. Since Seneca the Aurora Borealis has fascinated countless generations, in Scandinavian mythology it’s suggested that aerial figure like the Valkyries, Wild Hunt and Odin’s aerial processions were inspired by the sight of Northern Lights.

 

However fantastical it looks, the Aurora Borealis is rooted firmly in scientific fact. Charged particles crossing the galaxy on solar winds collide with the Earth’s magnetic field to create charged particles. Those charged particles generate an electrical current that flows through gases in the upper atmosphere and generates the characteristic green and blue light displays.

Northern Lights don’t only occur in the north, the South Pole too see its own, identical version called Aurora Australis. The Auroral Zone is typically between 10˚ and 20˚ from the magnetic poles, they only occur further south (or north in the case of Aurora Australis) during particularly strong geomagnetic storms caused by increased sun spots.

Scandinavian nations, Russia and Canada are in the polar region and, have clear skies and are best for spotting Auroras. Although it can occur as far south as Scotland, the sightings are rarer and less dramatic. Scandinavian regions like Iceland and Lapland are the best Aurora spotting destinations for tourists because their ancient cultures have spent years beneath the Northern Lights and are the most expert at taking tourists out to see the lights. The added bonus of Aurora spotting in Scandinavia, is that the scenery is some of the most beautiful on Earth, making Lapland a great place to visit anyway.

Lapland Northern Lights spotting trips are available through Transun. Transun have years of experience offering holidays across Scandinavia, and booking a package couldn’t be simpler through the Transun website.