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Porvoo Christmas 2025 - Worth the Visit?

  • Updated 24/10/24

Porvoo is known for its beautiful Old Town. Still, in December, the city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland glowing with festive lights, a grand Christmas tree, joyful carousels, and a welcoming holiday spirit. In 2025, the Porvoo Christmas Path adds a touch to the celebrations, featuring festive stalls, activities, and warm gathering spots along a picturesque route from the bus station area through the city centre to the Old Town and riverside. Read more in our article about Christmas in Porvoo 2025.

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Stockholm's Christmas Markets 2025 - Our Two Recommendations

  • Published 16/10/25

We embarked on a ferry trip from Helsinki to Stockholm to explore two famous Christmas Markets: Skansen, an open-air museum, and Stortorget in the Old Town. Despite sharing certain 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.

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Christmas Markets in Riga 2025 - Experience Latvian Traditions

  • Published 15/10/25

Riga is a charming winter capital and ranks among Europe’s top Christmas destinations. The city hosts numerous festive events for the whole family in the picturesque Old Town, with the enchanting Christmas Market as the centrepiece. Visitors can explore stalls offering locally made Latvian products and treats, including traditional holiday foods and beverages. Read more about Riga’s Christmas markets.

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Mobile Wallets Compared - Which Is the Best?

  • Published 11/10/25

Mobile payments are now a part of everyday life, allowing fast and secure transactions with a smartphone. Apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Curve Pay, Samsung Pay, and MobilePay enable users to pay contactless, online, and within apps without a physical card. This article presents the most popular mobile wallets, their features, costs, and how to set them up.

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Do Hotel Price Guarantees Work?

  • Published 11/10/25

Numerous hotel booking services advertise a best price guarantee. They promise to refund the price difference or even more if the same hotel room is found cheaper on another booking site. Is this just marketing talk, or do these promises hold true? Read about our experience with the Exe Hotels chain’s best price guarantee.

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Advice for Independent but Safe Travel

  • Published 10/10/25

North Europeans love to chase good weather in the southern sun. Many choose package tours for their convenience and security. Here are our tips on what to consider when travelling independently without a tour operator.

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Airline Luggge Rules - Things You Need to Know

  • Updated 05/10/25

Checked luggage is rarely included in basic airfare anymore. If you're on a "light" ticket, you'll almost certainly have to pay an extra fee. Read our guide to understand these luggage pricing principles, understand the other crucial rules, and make the most economical choice for your next flight.

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VR's Ekstra Class - Value for Money?

  • Updated 01/10/25

VR’s Ekstra Class on InterCity and Pendolino trains offers a quieter, more comfortable travel experience with stylish interiors, wider seats, extra legroom, and a 2+1 layout for added personal space. Amenities include faster dedicated Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, tea, and water, power outlets at every seat, a quiet phone booth, and an onboard restroom. Ideal for travellers seeking peace for work or relaxation, Ekstra Class is available at a reasonable surcharge. Overall, it offers a modest yet worthwhile upgrade, focusing on calmness, comfort, and convenience.

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