Being an ex-pat in Finland is an eye-opening experience. However, coming from a different culture from a tropical country, the change is big. It takes time to adapt to the Finnish lifestyle. Read how our Filipino contributor felt about his move from the warm and crowded country to the peaceful North. In the article, he describes the differences between Finnish and Filipino culture and his experiences with Finnish life.
We cruised from Rhodes to Santorini by Anek Lines by ferry. In this article, we describe our cruising experiences with useful ferry booking tips. Read the article to know what are ferries like in Greece.
We made a road trip from Helsinki to Tromso via Finnish Lapland. Together, we drove thousands of kilometres but the experience was still rewarding. In this article, we share practical road trip tips and introduce sightseeing of Kilpisjärvi and Tromso. Read the full story.
In the summer of 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 of how we planned a good itinerary for the day trip.
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.
You can't easily find a Finn who would not have taken a ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. Also, we have often a weekend cruise on the said route. Travelling on the sea is relaxing but still affordable. Read our Viking Line review and learn tips on how to book a perfect cruise to Stockholm.
We travelled from Helsinki to Hanko by train and later also by car. Hanko is a place that should be visited at least twice. Read from our travel story about what to see and experience in this idyllic town.
Silja Serenade is one of the biggest ferries on the Baltic Sea. Finns and Swedes love having a 2-night cruise on m/s Silja Serenade. Read a story about our cruising experience and interesting facts about this ferry.
Travelling by ferry is one of our favourite modes of transport when looking for an instant getaway. Fortunately, many ferry companies in Finland operate cruises to neighbouring destinations like Estonia, Sweden and Latvia. This article highlights our cruising experiences on Tallink's Baltic Princess.
Old Rauma is one of the UNESCO destinations in Finland. Even though the city centre is small, it is a lively and international summer area. You can have a great lunch from any of the many restaurants, enjoy coffee and not forget the cultural activities that the town has to offer around the year. Read from our article why we recommend seeing beautiful the Old Rauma.
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