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.
Morrow Bank Mastercard is a competitor to Bank Norwegian´s Visa. Both cards have similar features. Although the Morrow Bank credit card is not targeted at travellers, frequent travellers can benefit significantly from it. Please read our review to familiarise yourself with the Morrow Bank Mastercard as we share our experiences.
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 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.
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.
Tallinn Old Town has a wonderful Christmas atmosphere every year. While visiting Tallinn, any season is a pleasure, but December is the most enjoyable time. Please read our latest article for information and tips about the Tallinn Christmas Market 2025.
Mobile payments are an integral part of everyday life, enabling fast transactions with a smartphone or wearable device. Apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Curve Pay, Samsung Pay, and MobilePay would allow users to make contactless payments, online transactions, and in-app purchases without the need for a physical card. We present the most popular mobile wallets, including their features, costs, and what you need to get started using them to make life easier.
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