Finland has a well-working railway system. VR is a state-owned company that operates Finland's passenger rail traffic. Our article shares what you need to know before boarding a train in Finland. Read the article and understand what Finnish trains are like.
Aspire Lounge at Helsinki Airport is known for providing a comfortable experience for travellers waiting for their flights. Helsinki Airport is now home to two Aspire Lounges. While the first lounge is in the middle of the terminal, the recently opened second lounge is situated at the south end of the terminal building, also in the Schengen area. The lounge offers a range of amenities, including comfortable seating, free WiFi, and snacks and beverages. This article will examine the newly opened Aspire Lounge at Helsinki Airport and compare it to the other Aspire Lounge.
Helsinki Airport has two Plaza Premium Lounges. We visited the one in the arrival hall. Either arriving or departing passengers can visit this lounge. As its name suggests, Plaza Premium Lounge offers premium quality. Read more from our lounge review based on our Plaza Premium Lounge visit in 2023.
Thousands of nurses are needed in Finland to address the severe shortage in the nursing labour force, and the issue is only escalating. Nurses from overseas require approval from the Finnish healthcare authority, Valvira, to work as registered or practical nurses. Please read the article and learn from my first-hand experiences of what it is like to be a nurse in Finland.
As an adventurous traveller in Finland, you want to see many places. Finland is a big country compared to 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 on your budget.
This summer of 2022, we had a weekend getaway cruising from Turku, Finland, to Stockholm, Sweden, on M/S Viking Grace by Viking Line. In this article, we share our cruising experiences and tell interesting details about this huge ferry. Aside from transporting cargo, Viking Grace is a big luxury ship. Read the article about the services this ferry offers.
Old Rauma is a UNESCO destination in Finland. Although the city centre is small, it is a lively, international summer area. You can have a great lunch at any of the many restaurants, enjoy coffee, and not forget the town's cultural activities throughout the year. Please read our article to learn why we recommend seeing the beautiful Old Rauma.
Travelling by ferry is one of our favourite modes of transport when looking for an instant getaway. Fortunately, many ferry companies in Finland operate cruises to neighbouring destinations like Estonia, Sweden and Latvia. This article highlights our cruising experiences on Tallink's Baltic Princess.
Silja Serenade is one of the biggest ferries on the Baltic Sea. Finns and Swedes love having a 2-night cruise on M/S Silja Serenade. Read a story about our cruising experience and interesting facts about this ferry.
We travelled from Helsinki to Hanko by train and later also by car. Hanko is a place that should be visited at least twice. Read our travel story about what to see and experience in this idyllic town.
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