There are so many amazing places to visit in Finland from the capital city to Lapland to the north. This guide focuses on Finnish Lakeland and the spectacular places that exist there. These are seven villages in Finnish Lakeland that you need to know about. I recently visited Finnish Lakeland (Lahti and Tampere) and was […]
Category Archives: Finland
Helsinki, Finland is one of my favorite cities. I continue going back there year after year (many times a year) and always find something new that excites me. While I think you can spend heaps of time there and never get bored… this guide is a one day in Helsinki itinerary for those just getting […]
My first memories of Lapland trace back to my childhood sitting in geography class learning about the barren and unrelenting landscape of the Nordic north. I was enthralled and captivated by the cold and the people who could endure such conditions. After all, I grew up in a place where the summers are so warm […]
Estonia, Finland, Planning tips
Tallinn to Helsinki Ferry: Cruising Across the Baltic Sea with Tallink Megastar
It took me eight years of living in Europe to take a Baltic ferry. I have visited the Baltics and Nordics so many times (I mean, I lived in Norway for four years!), but I never seemed to hop aboard a ship and sail to my next destination; it was all about the plane journey. […]
Tampere, Finland is one of those places I often yearned to go to but never made the jaunt up there and actually went. I finally had a chance to check out the city and experience all the crazy things to do in Tampere just last month and I’m so glad to say that the city […]
Finland, Things to Do, Winter Travel
How to See the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi (Best Tours + Tips)
If you are planning a trip to Lapland, there is a very probable chance that seeing the northern lights in Rovaniemi is high on your list. It was on mine! This guide will walk you through the best Rovaniemi northern lights tours, how to see them, when to see them, and more! Have you witnessed […]