Helsinki Pride 2019: Practical Tips by Locals
Helsinki Pride 2019 is culminating in the last week of June after the Midsummer celebration. Read our practical tips what travellers should know about Helsinki.
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Travelling in Finland
Helsinki to Stockholm by Ferry: Story with Tips
You can't easily find any Finn who would not have had a cruise to Stockholm. Also, we had a weekend getaway cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm. Travelling by cruise is relaxing and still affordable. Read our story and learn tips how to book a good cruise.
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Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Helsinki Airport
We visited Holiday Inn Helsinki Airport in December 2018. The hotel gave us everything what is promised but we would not rate it as the best hotel in the area. Read from our review, what things should be improved and if the hotel is worth the money.
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Helsinki Airport's Taxi System
Taxis in Finland are reliable but known to be expensive. With the arrival of new taxi companies, choosing a reliable and inexpensive taxi may be more difficult. This article advises you how to choose a good taxi from Helsinki Airport to the city center. Read also from our article how much traditional taxis and the new comers charge and what mobile taxi apps are available.
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Trump and Putin in Helsinki: A Local View
The President of United States and the President of Russia will meet in Helsinki 16th July 2018. Read why the event is so important for Finnish people. Learn also some interesting facts about Finland.
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Finnish Sauna: A Must Experience in Finland
This is an excerpt from our previous blog entitled ¨FINLAND: From A Filipino Expat’s Perspective¨. In this shorter blog, we tell about how essential is sauna to the lives of Finns and its health benefits proven by Finnish researches. Whether you are a traveller or an immigrant in Finland, this article is meant for you. Read, why should you adapt too this passion for Finnish sauna!
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Old Porvoo - An Amazing Summertown Just One Hour from Helsinki
We had a great day trip this summer from Helsinki to Old Porvoo which is truly an amazing destination in Finland. Read our article about things to see and do in Old Porvoo.
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Public Transport in Finland
As a traveler you surely want to move a lot inside Finland. Finland is quite big country compared to its small population so changing the location takes time and requires money. We give you a few hints how to travel cheaply by bus, boat, train or airplane. By following our tips your travel budget may come a lot smaller. We also suggest you to have a boat ride to Stockholm and Tallinn when visiting Finland.
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Top 9 Things for a Traveller To See in Vantaa, Finland
Vantaa is a city in Southern Finland. It is where Helsinki Airport, the main and biggest airport of Finland is located. A friendly city among foreign nationals whereas one in every 10 of its population is an immigrant. Read our article what things to see in this beautiful city.
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FINLAND: From A Filipino Expat’s Perspective
Being an expat in Finland is an eyes-opening experience. However, coming from a totally different culture from a tropical country, the change is big. It takes time to adapt the Finnish lifestyle. Read how our Filipino contributor felt his move from the warm and crowded country to the peaceful North. In the article he describes the differences between Finnish and Filipino culture and his experiences about Finnish life.
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