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Finnoy Travel is a bi-lingual (Finnish & English) travel blog started 7 years ago as a simple blog publishing immigration and travel tips.
We also focus on writing authentic travel service reviews - airlines, airport lounges and payment cards. In the years since, we’ve also written about road trips, cruise travel, hiking and driving tips while travelling abroad.
Check out our latest articles below and get ideas for nice journeys!
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the largest airport in Sweden, with over 25 million passengers passing through its gates every year. With such a high volume of travellers, it's no surprise that the airport houses many lounges to let passengers unwind before flights. Lounges offer a range of amenities, such as comfortable seating, complimentary food and drinks, and even shower facilities. In this article, we'll introduce all Stockholm Arlanda Airport lounges. Read the article and find your favourite one.
We visited Erste Premier Lounge to unwind before a short flight home. The lounge was traditionally stylish and offered a good selection of breakfast items. Even though it was the only Priority Pass Lounge in Terminal 2, we found it a good choice. Please read more details from our review.
Airfares can fluctuate significantly. We compiled 11 actionable strategies to help you cut travel costs. While these suggestions aren't miraculous, they offer straightforward measures to secure lower-cost flights. Dive into our guide to potentially reduce expenses on your upcoming trip.
Curve Pay is a practical mobile wallet with many features, and it also helps you to save money, especially if you are a traveller. Please read our review to learn how we benefited from Curve Pay.
Last year, we visited the Porvoo Christmas Market in early December. As we were expecting, the market was small. However, despite the frost, we were surprised by the variety of services and the warm atmosphere. In 2024, Christmas in Porvoo will be a little different but share the same characteristics. Read about our last year's Porvoo Christmas Market experiences to learn what is different in 2024.
We embarked on a ferry trip from Helsinki to Stockholm to explore two famous Christmas Markets: Skansen in an open-air museum and Stortorget in the Old Town. Despite sharing certain standard features, the two markets retain their unique characteristics, offering different experiences to visitors. Dive into our experiences to discover how these Christmas markets distinguish themselves from each other.
Riga is a beautiful winter destination and one of the best Christmas destinations in Europe. The city organises many Christmas events for the whole family in the beautiful Old Town, with its idyllic Christmas Market as the main highlight. The market stalls sell locally produced Latvian products and snacks, including traditional Christmas foods and drinks. Read more about Riga's Christmas markets.
Tallinn Old Town has a wonderful Christmas atmosphere. It's a pleasure to visit Tallinn any time of the year, but December is the most enjoyable time. Read our latest article for information and tips about the Tallinn Christmas Market 2024.
We were to fly from Antalya to Helsinki on an August evening and, as airport lounge enthusiasts, were eager to experience the CIP Lounge in Terminal 2. Despite reading numerous negative reviews, we decided to give it a try. While our expectations were low, we rated the lounge 3.5 stars. Read on to find out why.
Wise is a solution for travellers, nomads and immigrants needing a multi-currency account. With Wise, you can transfer money safely, exchange currencies at the best rate in the market, and spend the currencies in your account with a Wise debit card. The fees involved in Wise are relatively lower than those of its competitors. Read more from our Wise review.
There are six airport lounges in Helsinki Airport. Three are in the Schengen zone, and the others are in the non-Schengen side. Read our informative guide to the Helsinki Airport lounges and learn how to access them.
We have flown multiple times with Finnair. The Finnish state-owned carrier operates flights to destinations in Europe, America and Asia. In this review, we share our Finnair experiences and rate the airline.
Guide to Helsinki
We live in Helsinki which, is a also popular travel destination. If you plan to visit the beautiful Finnish capital, be sure to check out Guide to Helsinki first. On our partner site, you will learn many practical things about Helsinki.
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Our detailed Helsinki - Tallinn Ferry Guide introduces and compares the three ferry companies sailing between the capitals.
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There are many Christmas Markets in Helsinki. Please read our article about Helsinki's Christmas and winter events.
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Arctic Open 2024 is a world-class badminton event in the Helsinki area. Attending the event is simple and budget-friendly.
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We share important information that you should know about flying a drone in Helsinki.
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Driving in Helsinki is a practical way to move around. It is moderately easy, but it may get more challenging in the centre. Read our tips.
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Helsinki Airport Taxis provides you with an easy way to reach any destination nearby. We describe how the taxi systems work and give you valuable advice.
