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!
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.
Have you ever witnessed the thrilling performances of the Eurovision Song Contest live or only watched them on TV? We've experienced it firsthand, and it has been incredible. Since tickets and accommodations can be scarce, preparing soon is crucial if you're considering attending the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. This article offers our best strategy for booking your tickets.
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.
Last year, we visited the Porvoo Christmas Market in early December. As we expected, the market was small. However, despite the frost, we were surprised by the variety of services and the warm atmosphere. 2024 Christmas in Porvoo will be a little different but share the same characteristics. Please read about last year's experiences to learn what will be different in 2024.
We embarked on a ferry trip from Helsinki to Stockholm to explore two famous Christmas Markets: Skansen in an open-air museum and Stortorget in the Old Town. Despite sharing certain standard 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.
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.
Helsinki Airport Taxis provides you with an easy way to reach any destination nearby. We describe how the taxi systems work and give you valuable advice.
Our detailed Helsinki - Tallinn Ferry Guide introduces and compares the three ferry companies sailing between the capitals.
There are many Christmas Markets in Helsinki. Please read our article about Helsinki's Christmas and winter events.
Arctic Open 2024 is a world-class badminton event in the Helsinki area. Attending the event is simple and budget-friendly.
We share important information that you should know about flying a drone in Helsinki.
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.
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