Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace thinks the price level in Finland is high.
Gregg Wallace is known to the general public from Masterchef, which he co-judges with John Torode. OPEN
British Masterchef judge Greg Wallace visits Finland in his Christmas series. Gregg Wallace on Christmas vacation comes from Ava today and can also be found in Katsomo.
A man born, raised and still living in London falls in love with Lapland, where he experiences many firsts. They include, among other things, a shower in the sauna and a beer enjoyed outside in the freezing cold between baths. Frying a sausage on a campfire is also a new thing.
In fact, the entire region of the Arctic Circle is already unknown territory for Wallace: he has never been this far north. The fresh air and nature make an indelible impression with its reindeer and dog sled rides – not forgetting to meet Santa Claus.
Gregg Wallace, who is getting to know the nature of Lapland with a local guide, is impressed by what he has experienced. OPEN
However, Wallace draws attention to one thing several times. Everything has a price, which the man brings out again and again. He does not say the exact amounts, but they are clearly known to him.
– I can’t lie to you. This is not cheap. This is beautiful, but not at all cheap, Wallace underlines the spending of money for the cameras on the terrace of his accommodation.
Of course, Gregg Wallace must get to experience the charm of an ice bar and enjoy a glass in arctic conditions. OPEN
In addition to pricing, Wallace also draws attention to another point. On the one hand, he is happy with the arrangement of the bed in his bedroom. It’s placed in front of a floor-to-ceiling landscape window so that Wallace plans to watch the northern lights between the gaps. Lovely, the man says. However, the coin has its flip side.
– But do I want to lie on the bed naked? What if someone walks by?
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Despite everything, Wallace believes that a similar trip is on the wish list of many. He is not surprised by that: the experience is unique, even though the journey to Lapland is arduous for Wallace. First you have to fly from London to Helsinki-Vantaa, where you have to make a quick change to the Rovaniemi plane.
– This is a long way off – and it will certainly be expensive, he reminds his viewers in the closing words of the Christmas episode.
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Gregg Wallace on Christmas break today at Ava at 19:00 & Katsomo. See all TV programs and broadcast times in Telku’s TV guide.