Last August, a dream came true for both myself and Nick – we visited Russia for the first time. We joined the 13-day Waterways of the Tsars cruise with Viking River Cruises, travelling from Moscow to St Petersburg (with some cool stops in between). Here’s our first post, with lots of interesting things to do in … Read more
After a little break we’re back with more stories about our summer hike in Finland from Porvoo to Turku and Åland. How about sleeping in a lighthouse in Finland? Here’s the tale of our night on Bengtskär, a tiny islet in the Baltic sea. Sometimes you fall in love with places even before visiting. As soon as I … Read more
Did you know you can go bear watching in Finland? Just head over to Kuusamo in Eastern Lapland in summer or early autumn to see these wonderful creatures from the safety of a hide. Kuusamo is also very easy to reach if you’re on a stopover in Finland – a great way to break your journey if … Read more
How about having a stopover in Finland on the way to Asia? Or on your way back to Europe from the East? I bet you’ve never thought of that – Finnair offers excellent fares between Europe and Asia, and it allows you to stopover in Finland for up to 5 days, with no extra charge. The … Read more
Sometimes, trips can bring unexpected surprises. After exploring the Helsinki islands, spending two days in Nuuksio and visiting Lohja & Vihti, we headed to Fiskars Village and Mustionlinna, two places where we learnt about Finland’s industrial history – who would’ve thought? The cute wooden buildings and the clock tower of Fiskars village appeared like a … Read more
After exploring green Stockholm and sharing with you some unusual things to do in Stockholm, we continue our tour of the country with a 3 day West Coast Sweden itinerary, from Gothenburg to Fjällbacka, with lots of cool places in between. Deep blue sky. Waves, wind, and a sea that is mysterious and beckoning at the … Read more