Every year, we sail multiple times from Helsinki to Tallinn. This time, we took M/S Viking XPRS by Viking Line. Although it is not the newest ferry, it is still modern. You can have a drink, eat or enjoy entertainment onboard. There is also a tax-free store where you can shop. Please read our review of Viking XPRS.
There are seven 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 visit the Aspire Lounge multiple times a year. Swissport, known for its Executive Lounges, maintains the lounge. Please read our review to see how we rate this Schengen-area lounge at Gate 27 of Helsinki Airport.
Sailing across the Baltic Sea is a fresh alternative to flying. Cruising on the sea is a practical way of travelling between Finland and Sweden. Check out our detailed ferry guide and find the best ferry route.
Vantaa is a city in Southern Finland. It is the home of the leading and biggest airport in Finland. Vantaa is a friendly town among foreign nationals, whereas one in every 10 is an immigrant. Please read our article about things to do and see in this beautiful city.
Last year, we visited the Porvoo Christmas Market in early December. As we expected, the market was small. However, despite the frost, we were surprised by the variety of services and the warm atmosphere. 2024 Christmas in Porvoo will be a little different but share the same characteristics. Please read about last year's experiences to learn what will be different in 2024.
We have flown multiple times with Finnair, the Finnish state-owned carrier that operates flights to destinations in Europe, America, and Asia. In this review, we share our experiences with Finnair and rate the airline.
At the beginning of our summer trip in August 2024. Since we usually fly to Schengen destinations, this was our first time in this lounge outside the Schengen area at the airport. We had heard a lot about the lounge and had high expectations. Please read the full review to find out how we rated it.
Are you taking a Finnish sauna for the first time and unsure about sauna etiquette? Relax and take a deep breath; fortunately, you must follow only a few rules. Read the article to learn how to behave in a Finnish sauna.
In July, we cruised from Helsinki, Finland, to Visby, Sweden, onboard Tallink's M/S Victoria I. In this article, we share our experiences with the ferry's services, rate the ferry and give valuable tips to travellers planning to sail with the same vessel. While the ferry had a few uncomfortable features, we still had a pleasant journey. Read more from our ferry review.
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