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Mount Etna – The Mountain That Never Sleeps – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe – Finland Travel Article

October 13, 2019

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Mount Etna – The Mountain That Never Sleeps – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe An active volcano in Europe! This post will bring you to Sicily, to the Mount Etna. MJ, a blogger from India, will tell about his first spontaneous visit to the top of the mountain, as well as how it looks on an organized tour.From now on, MJ:Mount Etna – The Mountain that never sleeps“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t…

Thinking Of Renting A Car In Europe? Here’s What You Need To Know – Mark’s Travel Journal – Business Travel Article

October 13, 2019

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Thinking Of Renting A Car In Europe? Here’s What You Need To Know – Mark’s Travel Journal Renting a car in Europe lets you explore and discover different countries and cultures. Renting a car gives you freedom to travel on your own schedule and time. You can get off the beaten path and get to smaller towns and sights with relative ease. There are potential challenges like “driving on the wrong side of the road” in the UK, different rules…

Animated Summer Full of Activities in Turku in July – Finland Travel Article

October 13, 2019

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Animated Summer Full of Activities in Turku in July Spending July in Turku sounds like a good idea.Good Music Raises Hands up and Takes Everybody Along!Ruisrock Festival will be celebrated for the 50th time this year. For three days, Turku is expecting as many as 100,000 festival visitors who will enjoy music, art, activities, surprises and have a good time together at the national park of Ruissalo.Join to feel the spirit of jazz in free concerts organized by Suomen Jazzakatemia…

Want to See More? Ideas for a Winter Road Trip in Finnish Lapland – Finland Travel Article

October 12, 2019

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Want to See More? Ideas for a Winter Road Trip in Finnish Lapland Do you want to spend a holiday in Finnish Lapland, but don’t know which would be the best destination for your needs? Don’t worry – it is possible to see the most popular ski resorts in Finland during the same holiday! This article gives you valuable tips for an arctic road trip in Finland! 1. Start Your Trip from the Kittilä Airport in Finnish Lapland Kittilä Airport…

Totalt överraskad – Min baby shower – Finland Travel Article

October 12, 2019

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Totalt överraskad – Min baby shower Söndag kring tolv och första helgen som mammaledig. Jag och Patrik hade precis kommit hem från vår promenad, handlat mat och väntade på att hans föräldrar skulle komma förbi på kaffe. Så ringer det på dörren och jag går för att öppna. Har som vana att alltid kika ut genom titthålet i dörren, fast jag vet vem som är påväg. Men den här gången såg jag inte två personer som förväntat utan en armé…

Only in Finland – Sauna in a Ferris Wheel – Finland Travel Article

October 11, 2019

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Only in Finland – Sauna in a Ferris Wheel Everyone knows Finland is the promised land of saunas. Not only do we have them in a great volume (about 3 million in a country with 5,5 million people) but we also have them in great variety. See, even though some might consider Finns reserved and serious, we go crazy with our saunas. We have floating saunas (also called a sauna raft), caravan saunas, tent saunas, smoke saunas, trailer saunas, barrel saunas……

Finnish design pt. 1 – kid’s fashion – Finland Travel Article

October 11, 2019

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Finnish design pt. 1 – kid’s fashion The idea for this blog post actually came from one of our readers, a Finnish-American woman I have gotten to know a little bit through Instagram. She asked me for some tips about Finnish kid’s design brands and before I knew it, I had uploaded a gazillion links to her Instagram message box. Oopsies. I was afraid I had gotten a bit carried away with all those tips and she would just roll…

Magical Christmas Season in Helsinki, Finland – Finland Travel Article

October 10, 2019

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Magical Christmas Season in Helsinki, Finland It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is only 8 sleeps away. Who is excited? I am for sure!All the way since the summer holidays my life has been chaotic. I have been super busy, worked long and unhealthy hours, travelled a lot for both work and pleasure, started a new full-time job, not really had any time to enjoy life and take care of my sanity, let alone do any blogging…

Have a Blast as Ed Sheeran Performs in Helsinki – Finland Travel Article

October 9, 2019

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Have a Blast as Ed Sheeran Performs in Helsinki Credit: PixabayMusic aficionados, get ready to have the time of your life in Helsinki as the phenomenal Ed Sheeran performs this July. The four-time Grammy award winner popular for his platinum-selling tracks “The A-Team” and “Thinking Out Loud” will be performing a mega-concert at Helsinki’s Malmi Airport on July 23rd and July 24th. Ed Sheeren will be performing as a part of his two-year Divide tour, which launched in March 2017. His…

Recommended by locals: Konnevesi – Lakeland – Finland Travel Article

October 9, 2019

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Recommended by locals: Konnevesi – Lakeland Lakeland – Jyväskylä Region is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Finland. The municipalities, cities and towns in the region are a unique mix of nature, activities and people. In this post we introduce you to Konnevesi. What are the recommendations to see or to do by locals? Please remember that you can find more suggestions about the area from the travel website. Southern Konnevesi National Park Southern Konnevesi National Park…

After waiting we finally got northern lights in a clear sky 04.10.2019 – Finland Travel Article

October 8, 2019

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After waiting we finally got northern lights in a clear sky 04.10.2019 As we headed out into the wilderness under a now cloudy sky we kept an eye on the sky. We stopped at our usual places to check for activity and at the second location we could see the sky was bright so we checked with the camera. Sure enough the whole sky was flooded with green light from the northern lights, even to the south it was all…

Skydiving near Rome: Nettuno – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe – Finland Travel Article

October 8, 2019

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Skydiving near Rome: Nettuno – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe Do you want to remember the Eternal City forever? You may do the same thing as my guest blogger. Radhika from Nommlers blog will share her experience: Skydiving at Nettuno.You will get to know, why skydiving in a small, shore-side town next to Rome, is one of the best things to do in Europe. Radhika will explain how they prepare you for the jump and…

A Grand Moomin Adventure this Autumn – Finland Travel Article

October 7, 2019

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A Grand Moomin Adventure this Autumn The central theme for Moominworld’s autumn event is Tove Jansson’s well-known story of the Hobgoblin and his missing king ruby, where audiences can participate in the search.The central theme for Moominworld’s autumn event is Tove Jansson’s well-known story of the Hobgoblin and his missing king ruby, where audiences participate in the search. The main characters of the story, the Hobgoblin and the Panther, will be seen once again in Moominworld in the autumn of…

What Do Foreigners Think About Finland and Finns? – Finland Travel Article

October 6, 2019

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What Do Foreigners Think About Finland and Finns? Photo by Tommaso Fornoni on Unsplash You are considering booking a trip to Finland but aren’t sure what to expect. Do all Finns have blonde hair and blue eyes? Are Finns as nice as everyone says they are? In this article, you’ll learn how foreigners view Finns (and how true their perceptions really are). Read on to find out what’s true and what’s false! 1. All Finns Have Blonde Hair and…

Första dagen som mammaledig! – Malin Lundsten – Finland Travel Article

October 6, 2019

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Första dagen som mammaledig! – Malin Lundsten Och så plötsligt var den dagen här – min första dag som mammaledig! Sitter hemma, bloggar och har absolut inget bråttom någonstans. Galet!Samtidigt känns det som att jag väntat på den här dagen en halv evighet och att den bara plötsligt kom. Jag har ju vetat att jag kommer bli mammaledig nångång under hösten, men det var bara lite på en månad sen jag gjorde det officiella pappersarbetet och fick veta det exakta…

Postcards from Finland – Finnish Travel Blog – Finland Travel Article

October 5, 2019

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Postcards from Finland – Finnish Travel Blog Wednesday 6. December 2017 is a significant day for us Finns as it is the day that marks the 100th anniversary of our independence. It is the highlight of our year that has been filled with celebrations to mark the occasion. There are many great things I love about this country, one of the biggest being how this is one of the best places in the world to have a family. My daughter will…

May we present: the travel blog of the year! – Finland Travel Article

October 5, 2019

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May we present: the travel blog of the year! Something totally amazing and unpredictable happened on Friday night. As some of you might remember, the Blog Awards Finland announced their shortlist of this year’s nominees in August, and this little blog of ours was shortlisted in the Travel category. This alone felt unbelievable, and we were so honoured to receive this kind of recognition. After all – this blog has been born out of pure love towards our native land…

My 15 Unforgettable Travel Memories of 2018 – Highs and Lows – Finland Travel Article

October 4, 2019

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My 15 Unforgettable Travel Memories of 2018 – Highs and Lows All I can say is wow! What a year it was. 2018 was such an active and incredible year for me. This year was all about adventure and exploring new countries. All together 9 weeks, 13 flights, 3 continents, 7 countries, 5 islands, 11 cities, countless villages. Thousands of photos. 33 blog posts. Feelings of all sorts. Happy smiles, crocodile tears, excitement, disappointments. I have encountered them all. The…

Unique Ways of Getting Around Helsinki – Finland Travel Article

October 4, 2019

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Unique Ways of Getting Around Helsinki Credit : PixabayThe capital of Finland is a compact city bursting with nature, design, and culture. Helsinki is a well-connected city with a variety of options for getting around on foot, by private or public transport. The city has a popular bike service, rentable electric scooters and a robust public transport system, so there are a lot of ways to explore the city. Helsinki has large coastline with many small islands peppered alongside it…

Recommended by locals: Kuhmoinen – Lakeland – Finland Travel Article

October 3, 2019

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Recommended by locals: Kuhmoinen – Lakeland Lakeland – Jyväskylä Region is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Finland. The municipalities, cities and towns in the region are a unique mix of nature, activities and people. In this post we introduce you to Kuhmoinen. What are the recommendations to see or to do by locals? Please remember that you can find more suggestions about the area from the travel website. Isojärvi National Park Isojärvi National Park is one of…

Northern lights to the south 29.09.2019 – Finland Travel Article

October 3, 2019

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Northern lights to the south 29.09.2019 Tonight as we headed out of town under a cloudy sky in the rain, hopes were not too high. We stopped to check for signs of the northern lights to see brightness moving around behind the cloud above us, though there was just enough traffic to make it difficult. So we moved on to our second stopping place to again check the sky to discover a much brighter sky, through the camera the whole…

A Weekend Escape to a Summer Cottage in Finland’s Lakeland – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe – Finland Travel Article

October 2, 2019

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A Weekend Escape to a Summer Cottage in Finland’s Lakeland – Finland Travel Blog – Best Places to Visit in Europe It is 11pm and the sun is finally setting over the water, however, even at midnight the sky will get no darker than a deep blue with a glowing line of orange across the horizon. We’re sitting out on the balcony where the wood-fired sauna is turned up to 90 degrees just inside. In front of us there is…

How many days until winter solstice? – Finland Travel Article

October 2, 2019

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How many days until winter solstice? As the days get shorter in the south of Finland, Lapland awaits the start of the polar night. The shortening of the days ends on the winter solstice, which is the darkest day of the year. Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter. It gets darker earlier every evening. In the morning, the sun rises slowly. At this time of the year the days are getting shorter. The shortening of the day started…

The Events in August Will Crown the Summer in Turku – Finland Travel Article

October 1, 2019

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The Events in August Will Crown the Summer in Turku The programme in August extends from a marathon to a music festival. As special events of the month, there will be a forum on the European politics, a festival specialized in small brewery beers, and a themed week dedicated to the architecture of Alvar Aalto.City of Culture Will Offer a Variety of Program in AugustTurku Music Festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary this summer. It is one of the most…

6 picturesque locations you’ll want to visit at Finland – Finland Travel Article

October 1, 2019

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6 picturesque locations you’ll want to visit at Finland Finland is one of the prettiest countries in the world. It is known for the amount of contrast that you get to see in its landscape. It is here that you can see the four seasons in true earnest. It is at Finland that you would be able to see the Midnight Sun as well as the Northern Lights. Pyhä-Luosto National Park The first name that needs to be taken in…

Vandring i finska Lappland – Pallas-Yllästunturi och Saanatunturi – Finland Travel Article

September 30, 2019

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Vandring i finska Lappland – Pallas-Yllästunturi och Saanatunturi Då vi kom fram till Kolari i finska Lappland efter en natt på biltåget från Helsingfors, var vi utvilade och redo för vandring.Vi måste bara bestämma oss för var och vilka rutter vi ville vandra under våra två dagar i ödemarken. En uppgift som visade sig vara svårare än vi trott, eftersom det finns så mycket att välja mellan.Till sist bestämde vi oss för att vandra i Pallas-Yllästunturis nationalpark samt i Enontekiös…

10+1 Reasons to Fall in Love With Lapland – Finland Travel Article

September 30, 2019

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10+1 Reasons to Fall in Love With Lapland Have you ever wondered where winter wonderland is? Let me tell you, it’s in Lapland. Lapland is our gem. It’s nature’s haven with a hint of magic. I have always loved exploring the globe and there are many places and countries in the world I love, but I must say Lapland is right at the top of my list of travel destinations on this planet. Let me tell you why. 1. Snow Lapland…

We are proud to be Finns because… – Finland Travel Article

September 29, 2019

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We are proud to be Finns because… Today marks the 100th day of our independence here in Finland. We have been amazed to see, how many countries around the world have remembered our special day, and sent their congrats to us. Many magazines (like The Telegraph) have also written humbling listings why Finland is the most amazing country in the world. This kind of attention makes us blush – and proud. When we were thinking about what things make us…

Sebastian’s trip to Finnish nature and cottage culture. – Scandinavian Travel Article

September 29, 2019

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Sebastian’s trip to Finnish nature and cottage culture. This is the story of Sebastian’s journey to Finland and our wonderful culture where nature and spending time in summer cottages are essential . Straight after arriving in Helsinki we got our rental car and drove north. Ahead of us was a 10 day journey through the southern part of Finland. My expectations of this beautiful country were fulfilled immediately after leaving the city and entering the remote nature of Finland. We…

Giveaway: Tickets to Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2019 in Helsinki, Finland – Finland Travel Article

September 28, 2019

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Giveaway: Tickets to Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2019 in Helsinki, Finland Happy New Year! 2019 is in full swing and I want to thank you for all the support and love I have received from you throughout my adventures around the world during the past years. Dark and cold winter is here and this is the perfect time to dream of upcoming travels and adventures, look for new ideas and plan your next dream trip. Therefore, I am happy to…

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