Unforgettable Travel Stories and Honest Reviews
Finnoy Travel is a bi-lingual (Finnish & English) travel blog started 7 years ago as a simple blog publishing immigration and travel tips.
We also focus on writing authentic travel service reviews - airlines, airport lounges and payment cards. In the years since, we’ve also written about road trips, cruise travel, hiking and driving tips while travelling abroad.
Check out our latest articles below and get ideas for nice journeys!
We visited Pearl Lounge in Terminal 2 before returning home from Hurghada. The lounge was not a typical airport lounge but it had many unique features. Although not everything was perfect, we liked it. Read more from our lounge review.
Helsinki is our home, and Helsinki Airport is the primary hub for Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra). As frequent flyers with Finnair, we often find ourselves on Norra's aircraft. In this article, we share our firsthand experiences and offer insights into what flying with Nordic Regional Airlines is like. Read on to discover more about travelling with Norra and what you can expect on your next flight.
We flew from Helsinki to Hurghada with Jettime. Due to a technical issue, our outbound flight was significantly delayed. Jettime handled the delay more professionally than many other airlines. Read the full story.
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.
We have tested Finnair's Wi-Fi with an internet connection on European flights. It's functional, though not speedy. Read the article to know more.
Our journey to Faro took us through Stockholm Arlanda Airport, where we had the pleasure of experiencing the American Express Lounge by Pontus Frithiof. This marked our second visit to an Amex Lounge, and it continued to exceed our expectations. Read more about our lounge experience.
We visited the CIP Lounge in the Schengen Zone of Faro Airport. Although the lounge felt too small, our visit was pleasant. This article shares our experiences and ideas for improving the lounge. Read the article to learn the whole story.
On our way back from Porto to Helsinki, we decided to make the most of our layover in Stockholm Arlanda by visiting the Pearl Lounge in Terminal 5. The lounge was nice-looking with Scandinavian decoration but, perhaps, a little too simple. Read more from our review.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the largest airport in Sweden, with over 25 million passengers passing through its gates every year. With such a high volume of travellers, it's no surprise that the airport houses many lounges to let passengers unwind before flights. Lounges offer a range of amenities, such as comfortable seating, complimentary food and drinks, and even shower facilities. In this article, we'll introduce all Stockholm Arlanda Airport lounges. Read the article and find your favourite one.
We visited Erste Premier Lounge to unwind before a short flight home. The lounge was traditionally stylish and offered a good selection of breakfast items. Even though it was the only Priority Pass Lounge in Terminal 2, we found it a good choice. Please read more details from our review.
Airfares can fluctuate significantly. We compiled 11 actionable strategies to help you cut travel costs. While these suggestions aren't miraculous, they offer straightforward measures to secure lower-cost flights. Dive into our guide to potentially reduce expenses on your upcoming trip.
Curve Pay is a practical mobile wallet with many features, and it also helps you to save money, especially if you are a traveller. Please read our review to learn how we benefited from Curve Pay.
Guide to Helsinki
We live in Helsinki which, is a also popular travel destination. If you plan to visit the beautiful Finnish capital, be sure to check out Guide to Helsinki first. On our partner site, you will learn many practical things about Helsinki.
www.guidetohelsinki.com
Helsinki Airport Taxis makes it easy to reach any nearby destination. We describe how the taxi systems work and offer valuable advice.
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Our detailed Helsinki - Tallinn Ferry Guide introduces and compares the three ferry companies sailing between the capitals.
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There are many Christmas Markets in Helsinki. Please read our article about Helsinki's Christmas and winter events.
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Arctic Open 2024 is a world-class badminton event in the Helsinki area. Attending the event is simple and budget-friendly.
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We share information about flying drones in Helsinki. The article includes tips and a summary of the rules.
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Driving in Helsinki is a practical way to move around. It is moderately easy, but it may get more challenging in the centre. Read our tips.