Explore Helsinki like a local with top attractions, neighborhoods, dining spots, and practical tips for your perfect trip. Having grown up in Finland and still living there part time, Helsinki has always been a familiar city to me. I know its different neighborhoods well, and over there years it has become a place that feels…
A perfect rainy-day (or any day) stop in Helsinki: Children’s Town is a free museum designed for kids to play and learn. Last summer we spent quite a bit of time in Helsinki, exploring the city with the kids and hopping from one spot to another. One of the nicest places we finally got to…
Explore Petäjävesi Old Church, Finland’s UNESCO-listed treasure, famous for its unique wooden architecture and rich history. On our trips to Finland, we’ve developed a bit of a tradition; stopping at old churches along the way. It all started with my American husband, who studied history and lights up anytime there is a whiff of the…
Old Porvoo is one of the most picturesque towns in Finland originating from medieval times. These are the top 10 spots to go see there. On our trip from Eastern Finland to Helsinki we stopped in Porvoo as I wanted to show my family the wooden buildings of the old town there. Old Porvoo is…
Best day trips from Helsinki based and how to book them based on our experiences. There are so many to choose from and they are all great! We use ads so we can pay for our travels and continue to bring you free travel advice. We also use affiliate links.If you make a purchase through them, we…
Best hotels in Helsinki based on our experiences. We divided them into categories and there is definitely something for everyone! If you have been following my blog you probably know that I was born in Finland and lived there majority of my life. Our family stays the winter in California but we spend all our…
Clarion Hotel Aviapolis close to Helsinki airport truly took us by surprise. It’s a great luxury hotel and caters perfectly families as well.
Hotel Ax – An art hotel in Helsinki, Finland is such a unique place! Not only is staying there luxury but you can also see and do art there.
A night in a birdhouse in Herrankukkaro, Finland was a unique and fun experience. And here is how you can do it too!
Visiting Unesco World Heritage Site Sammallahdenmäki in Finland takes you back to the Bronze Age on its prehistoric archaeological site.
Koli National Park is one of the most visited parks in Finland and hiking there is amazing. Here is how, when, and why you should go visit.
Old Rauma is a Unesco World Heritage Site in Finland. This is what the largest wooden city from the Middle Ages in Scandinavia looks like.
We visited Järvisydän Resort in Finland with our family this summer. Is it worth the hype? Here is our review of Järvisydän Spa and hotel.
Have you ever tried glamping? We went glamping in Finland with our family and this what our luxury tent was like. *We use ads so we can pay for our travels and continue to bring you free travel advice. We also use affiliate links.If you make a purchase through them, we may receive a small commission at no…
Seaside Glass Villas in Kemi allow the guests enjoy the Nightless Nights or the Northern Lights of Lapland along the year around snow castle. *We use ads so we can pay for our travels and continue to bring you free travel advice. We also use affiliate links.If you make a purchase through them, we may receive a…
Hotel Katajanokka in Helsinki is a luxurious boutique hotel built into an old prison. We stayed there while in Finland and absolutely loved it! *We use ads so we can pay for our travels and continue to bring you free travel advice. We also use affiliate links.If you make a purchase through them, we may receive…
Midsummer! The crown of the whole summer for the Finns, and the weekend that everyone is waiting for. So too the thousands of Finns living abroad who travel back to their birth country just for midsummer—Just like us this year, and last year too. It is not only because while living abroad the whole concept…
Everything you need to know about visiting Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland. Tips and experiences from a local.
Rovaniemi SantaPark in Finland is the only place where you can cross Arctic Circle underground. Here is our review of Santa’s home cavern.
Hotel Verso is a unique boutique hotel in Jyväskylä city center with a twist of an urban feel. We stayed there and this is how it went. *We use ads so we can pay for our travels and continue to bring you free travel advice. We also use affiliate links.If you make a purchase through them, we…