We had a great day trip from Helsinki to Old Porvoo which is truly an amazing destination in Finland. Read our article about things to see and do in Old Porvoo.
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Travelling by a ferry is one of our favourite modes of transport when wanting an instant getaway. Fortunately, in Finland there are different ferry companies which operate cruises to different neighbouring destinations like Estonia, Sweden and Latvia. In this article, we highlight our cruising experiences with Tallink's Baltic Princess.
In summer 2020, we drove our car to a ferry and headed to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands. Even though we spent less than 12 hours on the islands, we saw a lot. Read the story how we planned a good itinerary for visiting the Åland Islands.
This year's summer, we drove from Helsinki to Tromso via Finnish Lapland. The road trip included beautiful landscapes, the midnight sun and also rainy and foggy driving days not forgetting many reindeer along the way. In this article, we tell about our detailed experiences and you will surely learn tips what to see and do on the way to Tromso.
Currently, there are seven airport lounges at Helsinki Airport. Four of them are located in the Schengen area and three in the non-Schengen area. Check our information package about Helsinki Airport lounges.
Helsinki Pride 2020 is the biggest cultural event in Finland celebrating human rights and diversity. The week-long Helsinki Pride 2020 is planned for September 7-13, 2020, with the virtual Pride Parade on Saturday. Read our traveller's guide for Helsinki Pride 2020.
Taxis in Finland are reliable but known to be pricey. With the arrival of new taxi companies, choosing a reliable and inexpensive taxi is more difficult. This article advises you how to choose a good taxi from Helsinki Airport to the city center. Read also from our article how much traditional taxis and the new comers charge and what mobile taxi apps there are available.
On rainy days, a spa is an excellent choice. Luckily in Helsinki, there are many of them. Read our spa guide and choose your favourite spa in Helsinki area!
We flew from Helsinki to Madeira with Finnair's new Airbus A321neo. During the flight, we tested the chargeable onboard WiFi. Read our review how good the Finnair's WiFi is.
Whim is a Helsinki-based company which combines different public transportation methods into a single app. With Whim app, you can buy public transport tickets, order taxis and rent a car or a city bike. Whim offers different subscription plans. The company is slowly expanding in Europe and Asian major cities. Read our review of Whim.
