Breaking the Ice with Sampo
Did you know that you can go on an icebreaker cruise in Kemi, Northern Finland? The unique experience takes you on the retired vessel "Sampo", who will also get you to plunge in th
The Getaway: 5 steps back to Sanity in Åland
Åland really is one of the most beautiful spots I have ever seen and the perfect place to let your daily life behind you. Countless islands, magical bays, endless skies - what cou
Discover Finnish nature in Kivinokka
Nature time! Especially in busy times I find nothing more soothing and liberating than a trip into nature. Helsinki offers stunningly beautiful nature all around the city, with the
4 Things to do in Porvoo (that you wouldn’t expect, necessarily)
Pretty little Porvoo is a popular day trip destination for Helsinkians - here's why you should spend more time in this fairytale town - it will surprise you.
Feel the nature: Berry- and mushroom picking in Nuuksio
Picking mushrooms and berries is one of the most wonderful and popular pastimes in Finland. Helsinki is surrounded by National parks, like Nuuskio, and nature provides us with grea
Exploring the Helsinki Archipelago on a Summer Cruise
Helsinki is surrounded by water, and in the summer season the cruise offers are a great way to explore seaside Helsinki. While it might seem like a very touristy thing to do - I go
Unique Nature in Helsinki: Lammassaari & Kuusiluoto
A short 20 minute busride from the centre lies Lammassaari, an island that is quite densely populated by summer houses (Mökkis), a bird-watching tower and a little forest path aro
Ghost Town of Kruunuvuori (outdated)
The area of Kruunuvuori is a foresty area on the Laajasalo peninsula, on the south-eastern shore of Helsinki. The wooden villas that had already been built there all the way from t