After crossing the whole of southern Finland, we went on hiking in the Åland Islands. Here’s our Åland Islands 1 week itinerary, perfect if you’re hiking and even if you’re not, with lots of beautiful pictures of this stunning archipelago. After visiting Porvoo, the Helsinki islands, sleeping in a lighthouse and spending two days in wonderful … Read more
Our hike across mainland Finland came to an end in Hanko, Finland’s southernmost city, dubbed (by us) capital of summer. After two weeks of so and so weather, summer finally arrived with sunshine, warm temperatures and a cool breeze just as we were about to visit Hanko. Here we share 5 things to do in Hanko! … 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