At the beginning of our summer trip in August 2024. Since we usually fly to Schengen destinations, this was our first time in this lounge outside the Schengen area at the airport. We had heard a lot about the lounge and had high expectations. Please read the full review to find out how we rated it.
Are you taking a Finnish sauna for the first time and unsure about sauna etiquette? Relax and take a deep breath; fortunately, you must follow only a few rules. Read the article to learn how to behave in a Finnish sauna.
In July, we cruised from Helsinki, Finland, to Visby, Sweden, onboard Tallink's M/S Victoria I. In this article, we share our experiences with the ferry's services, rate the ferry and give valuable tips to travellers planning to sail with the same vessel. While the ferry had a few uncomfortable features, we still had a pleasant journey. Read more from our ferry review.
The article reviews our mini cruise on M/S Finncanopus by Finnlines, a Finnish ferry which sails between Naantali, Finland and Kapellskär, Sweden, with a stop in the Åland Islands. We were impressed by the ferry's modern design, friendly staff, and various restaurants and bars. We also enjoyed the beautiful views from the outer decks and the comfortable cabins. Please read the full story for more details about the ferry and our experience.
Our trip took us from Tallinn to Helsinki on Eckerö Line's M/S Finlandia. While it may not be the most modern ferry on the waves, Finlandia still provides a comfortable and up-to-date experience. This review delves into our experience on the ferry, highlighting its highlights and any downsides we encountered. Please continue reading to discover what impressed us aboard the M/S Finlandia.
We embarked on the M/S Viking Cinderella for a journey from Helsinki to Stockholm. While the ferry may not boast the latest modern amenities, it charmed us with its nostalgic allure, and we enjoyed cruising aboard. Though some aspects could be better, the vessel provided a delightful and economical cruising experience on the Baltic Sea. Dive into our comprehensive review to discover the services Cinderella provides and our take on them. Additionally, find out why we awarded the ferry a rating of three stars despite it having the potential to earn one more.
In late November, we wanted to visit Stockholm for one day. To do so, we hopped onboard Tallink's M/S Silja Symphony, a large ferry between Helsinki and Stockholm. Despite its strict schedule, the ferry offered us an experience akin to a leisurely cruise ship. To get insight into the ferry's interior and services, read our cruise story and learn how we reviewed the ferry.
We visited Pier Zero restaurant at Helsinki Airport twice this autumn. The Scandinavian Pier Zero is an architecturally impressive sight, offering tasty food with friendly service. The view of the runway is almost unobstructed. It's not quite a perfect restaurant, though we can honestly recommend it. Please read our review to find out what's good about the restaurant and what could be improved.
We experienced Finnair's Airbus A319 and A321 business class during our autumn trip to Iceland. Although the service was superior to that of the economy class, some areas could be further improved. Read our review to discover our assessment of Finnair's short-haul business class and what we think is the ideal price range.
Finnair Schengen Lounge, one of the five business lounges at Helsinki Airport, is a place we've frequented often. Our most recent visit was en route to Reykjavik. Our Finnair Lounge review will provide insights into the evolution of the lounge's service level and our comprehensive evaluation of the lounge.
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