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Finland

Ultimate 10 Day Scandinavia Itinerary for 2025: Fjords, Lapland and Northern Lights

Alex Johnson

July 22, 2025

Where Europe meets the Arctic Circle, Scandinavia feels like an entirely separate continent. This is a region where cutting edge design goes hand-in-hand with ancient …

The Local’s Guide for the Best Day Trips from Helsinki

Miila Kauppinen

July 6, 2025

Finland, the country of thousands of lakes and Santa Claus, is a mecca for those who enjoy clean nature, quality craftmanship, and fascinating Nordic history …

Helsinki vs. Stockholm – Deciding Which Baltic Sea Capital to Visit

Miila Kauppinen

March 11, 2025

Stockholm and Helsinki are both friendly capital cities located on the Baltic Sea. Both are great options for visiting if you wish to have a …

Local’s Pick the 7 Best Cafés in Helsinki

Miila Kauppinen

March 8, 2025

Helsinki as Finland’s capital is a fascinating historic city to explore, on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Albeit perhaps not as cosmopolitan as its …

Food Insights

The Local’s Choice of the Best Restaurants in Helsinki

Miila Kauppinen

February 22, 2025

Helsinki is a Nordic capital with a friendly atmosphere, impressive historic attractions, and lots of beautiful, trendy design – in its city landscape as well …

Best Restaurants in Turku, Finland: A Local’s Guide for 2025

Miila Kauppinen

February 10, 2025

Turku is one of Finland’s oldest and historically most interesting cities. As an important port city by the Baltic Sea, it was Finland’s capital before …

The 9 Finnish Sweets and Desserts You Must Try

Miila Kauppinen

February 6, 2025

Similarly to its Scandinavian neighbors, Finland is known as the land of forests, lakes, and innovative technologies (Nokia is from Finland!). Historically, the Finns lived …