Finland
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 …
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 …
Food Insights
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 …
8 Best Restaurants in Jyväskylä, Finland for 2025: A Local’s Guide
Miila Kauppinen
January 20, 2025
Jyväskylä can be said to be the heart of central Finland. It is a university town, and it also has a vibrant music and culture …