Porvoo Day Trip from Helsinki

Porvoo red boathouses

Cobblestones, a Tsar’s statue, and Finland’s oldest chocolatier – inside a Helsinki to Porvoo day trip that’s easily worth the full day. A Porvoo day trip from Helsinki shows up on every “must visit” list, and for once, the hype holds up. Finland’s second oldest town carries a charter dating to 1346. Many Nordic old…

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Suomenlinna Day Trip

Suomenlinna's white church

A Suomenlinna Day Trip featuring three empires, one 15-minute ferry ride, and a bonus trip at golden hour we never planned for A four block walk from our hotel put us at Helsinki’s Market Square (Kauppatori), and from there it was just a few more minutes past a row of yellow tents to the ferry…

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Finland in July – A First-Timer’s Guide

Finland angler casting on the lake

Finland in July means endless daylight, quiet lakes, and a country still shaped by empires. When most travelers picture Finland, they imagine snow-dusted pine trees, frozen lakes, and the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis. Ask a local, though, and they’ll tell you that Finland in July is the country’s best-kept secret. July is the…

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Tenerife Carnaval

The Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Carnaval in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the biggest and most vibrant carnival celebrations in the world. It takes place annually on the island of Tenerife, which is part of the Canary Islands, Spain. The Tenerife carnaval usually occurs in February or March, just before Lent, and it’s known for its colorful parades, elaborate costumes, lively music, and energetic street parties.

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