From exploring Helsinki’s buzzy streets to getting out into the Finnish wilderness, find out the best places to travel to in my Finland travel blogs and travel guides.
Happy exploring!
I’ve said it time and time again on this blog, but my favourite way to get to know a new place? Straight through my stomach! So what better way to understand what makes Helsinki tick than on whistle-stop tour of some culinary hotspots on Heather’s Helsinki Fork In Hand food tour?
We met our Helsinki food tour guide Heather under the Stockmann clock in the centre of the city. Heather’s not a native. Originally from Tasmania, Australia, she’s lived in Helsinki for 15 years. In some ways seeing the city through the eyes of someone who had moved there gave us a better understanding of its quirks. Rather than growing up with them, she’s experienced them as a newbie – making them easier to identify.
Helsinki
Helsinki Cathedral
Serving gourmet Scandinavian cuisine in the centre of Helsinki, there’s a reason Olo Restaurant has a Michelin star. Find out all about the incredible menu in my latest review. When it comes to foodie cities, I never expected Helsinki to be a top destination. But, with 4 Michelin starred restaurants…
A scenic flight over Helsinki is an incredible way to get to know the Finnish capital. Find out all about this unique experience. As I boarded my flight from London to Helsinki, I couldn’t help but snap away out of the window as we were coming in to land. Fairytale…
Find out what it’s really like to visit Helsinki in Finland. A very grand overnight cruise transported our Busabout group from Stockholm to Helsinki. 41 EUR gained us a two-hour feast in the Grand Buffet (including wine). We gorged on everything from smoked salmon, to roast beef to chocolate mousse! Delicious!…
Ready to check out the video of my Scandi-Baltic Adventure with Busabout? In July 2015, I went on an amazing Scandi-Baltic Adventure with Busabout. Over 8 days I visited Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden, Finland and Estonia, checking out the sights, sampling the local delicacies, and enjoying the nightlife! Check out the videos of…