This article presents eight architecturally impressive museums in Helsinki and explores how different periods of construction, renovations, and design approaches shape the city's architectural identity. The focus is on the museums' architecture and their role in the urban landscape. This piece was created in collaboration with an engaged reader of this website.
As an adventurous traveller in Finland, you want to see many places. Finland is a large country for its population, so changing locations takes time and costs money. We will give you tips on travelling to Finland by bus, boat, train, or aeroplane. By booking tickets wisely, you will save money.
Helsinki offers quiet streets, soft colours and varied landmarks that create strong photographic scenes. This guide highlights the ten best places to capture the city’s Nordic character. Discover the most reliable and inspiring photo spots.
The steep prices at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport’s restaurants and cafés are hardly a surprise. A glass of wine and a savoury pastry can cost more than a quality lunch at a good city restaurant. For the same money, you could spend time at a peaceful lounge that offers services beyond just food. In this article, we introduce the lounges at Helsinki-Vantaa and share affordable ways to visit them. Read on and start your next trip more comfortably.
We have used Finnair’s Wi-Fi several times on European flights. Wi-Fi lets you access the aircraft’s free and paid entertainment options and also provides onboard internet. In this article, we examine whether Finnair's in-flight Wi-Fi is reliable enough for basic work tasks during the flight.
We’ve visited the Aspire Lounge at Gate 27 in Helsinki-Vantaa several times, both before and after its 2025 refurbishment. Swissport-operated lounges are known for their colourful look across Europe’s major airports. In this article, we introduce the Aspire Lounge and rate it.
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.
We attended a Holiday Club timeshare presentation. In return, we received a discounted stay at a Holiday Club spa hotel. Read the article to learn about our experiences with the timeshare presentation and whether we decided to purchase a timeshare week.
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.
We had long been planning a visit to Tuuri Department Store (Tuurin kyläkauppa). On a sunny November day, we finally made it happen and drove nearly four hours from Helsinki. Read our article to discover how we experienced Finland’s largest department store.
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