Peter+norths+european+vacation+hot Guide

[Map: Europe] (interactive) • Blue dots = cooler, less “hot” • Red/orange blobs = trending, high Heat‑Score • Larger circles = farther north

| Activity | Where | Why It’s “Hot” | |----------|-------|----------------| | | Lofoten, Norway | Sun stays above the horizon → surreal light for photography. | | Archipelago Kayaking | Stockholm, Sweden | Calm, sun‑lit waters; chance to see sea eagles. | | Beach Volleyball | Pärnu (Estonia) & Jūrmala (Latvia) | Sandy courts, lively locals, summer music festivals. | | Sauna & Sea Dip | Helsinki, Finland | Warm sauna followed by an icy‑cold (but brisk) dip – exhilarating. | | Open‑Air Concerts | Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen & Riga’s Summer Stage | Live music under the stars, festive atmosphere. | | Cycling the Coast | Copenhagen’s Amager Strandpark & Copenhagen to Malmö ride | Flat terrain, sea breeze, plenty of cafés. | | Food‑Market Picnic | Oslo’s Mathallen or Riga’s Central Market | Fresh, local produce – eat outdoors on a sunny terrace. | | Sunset Cruise | Dublin Bay (Ireland) & Baltic Sea from Tallinn | Warm evenings, spectacular sky colors. | peter+norths+european+vacation+hot

| Week | Deliverable | |------|-------------| | 1 | Data pipeline (latitudes + basic heat signals from Twitter hashtags & weather). | | 2 | Scoring algorithm (North‑Score + simple Heat‑Score). | | 3 | Interactive map UI with color‑coded markers; pop‑up with basic info. | | 4 | “Peter’s Picks” list + ability to add a location to a draft itinerary. | | Bonus (optional) | Simple push‑alert for heat spikes on a selected city. | [Map: Europe] (interactive) • Blue dots = cooler,