5 Places Where You Can Chase the Northern Lights in Europe
The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are one of the most beautiful phenomena in the world. The lights appear when electrically charged particles from…
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What comes to mind when you first think of travel in Finland? Is it seeing the northern lights dance across the sky, spending the night in a glass igloo, and visiting Santa’s home in Lapland? If you’re travelling there in winter, then Finland is all of those things and more, but unbeknownst to many, Finland also happens to be a wonderful summer destination! Helsinki comes to life with concerts and locals enjoying outdoor picnics, you can go kayaking in the Baltic Sea, country living at its finest can be enjoyed all over the archipelago, there are cute timbered towns to walk around, you can pretty much camp anywhere thanks to Every Man’s Right, and if you’re looking for something downright quirky you can even spend the night in a jail hotel! So, yes, Finland is amazing whether you visit in summer or winter, and now here are some tips for your visit!
A Travel Guide to Kimito Island, Finland
Kimito Island is nothing short of idyllic. As Finland’s largest coastal island, Kimito is a quiet retreat where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of nature…
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Summer by the Seaside: A Day Trip to Hanko and Ekenäs
Sometimes when we travel it’s easy to stick to the capital, but then we end up missing out on gems that are so close…
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Things to do in Helsinki in the Summertime!
When you live in a place that has long winters, you really have to learn to savour those short summer months, and Finland is a perfect example…
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Every Man’s Right and Finland’s Outdoor Culture
If there’s one thing I learned during my recent visit to Finland, it’s that the heart of the country is found outdoors. Yes, the capital…
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Going back to Finland!
I didn’t expect to be going back to Europe so soon, but in just a matter of days I’m heading back to Finland! I…
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Finland in the Summer? Discovering the Kimitoön Archipelago
Let’s admit it – when we think of Finland, summertime travel isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind. Before I travelled to…
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Radisson Blu Plaza: A Slice of Finnish Design
During my visit to Helsinki I got to stay at the Radisson Blu Plaza, a hotel that knows how to blend tradition with a…
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Kayaking on the Archipelago Sea
“Just don’t fall in. Don’t fall in.” The waters were icy cold in defiance of summer as I dipped my feet into the Archipelago…
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Farmors Cafe: A Taste of Country Living in Högsåra
There is a little cafe, in a little village, on a little island in the middle of the Finnish archipelago that I have not…
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