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30+ Finnish Restaurants in Helsinki that Make You Lick the Screen
Looking for the best Finnish restaurants in Helsinki? I have a theory, which states that the secret behind every successful trip is eating delicious local food. That’s why I put in as much effort in finding great places to eat as I do in finding interesting things to...
TOP 5 Dreamiest Glass Igloos in Finland + Tips for Booking
Glass igloos of Finland became a worldwide phenomenon after a photo of Kakslauttanen glass igloo resort went viral a couple of years ago. As a Finn, I couldn’t be happier about the fact that travelers all around the world are discovering Lapland…
100 Ideas! What to Do in Helsinki + How to Explore It Like a Local
My mission with this Helsinki post is simple. After reading this guide, I hope Helsinki feels like a second home to you! Helsinki has always been a magical city to me. When I was a kid, she and I got to know each other through snow leopard cubs and mighty brown bears...
Travel Planning
How to Pick the Best Finland Guide Book (TOP 5 by a Finn)
When it comes to finding a Finland guide book, there are surprisingly many options even though Finland isn’t the most popular travel destination. As my mission is to help you with all things Finnish, I have spent the last couple of weeks researching the most popular Finland guide books on the market.
Cold Weather Beauty Hacks & Essentials from Finland
Many people might not realize that with freezing temperatures, we don’t just have to make sure that we have enough clothes. We must take extra good care of our skin, too. Especially us women because our skin is thin. Let me tell you the best winter beauty hacks and essentials from Finland!
Lapland Packing List: What to Pack for Winter Finland?
Are you feeling excited but a tiny bit worried about how to be prepared for the Finnish winter? Getting ready for another climate is difficult. I bet the most headache is due to the winter’s extreme cold, right? This post aims to give you a massive sigh of relief!
Finnish Language
20 Sweet Ways to Say I Love You in Finnish
Woohoo! You have a Finnish sweetheart and you are ready to let the cat out of the bag by saying your true feelings. So, what’s the best way to say “I love you” in Finnish? How Finns go about this topic in general? I’ve got you covered! This article goes through twenty...
15+ Famous Finnish Sayings about Life that Will Inspire You
The Finnish language is full of sayings and wisdom. I feel that Finnish proverbs are the backbone of the Finnish culture because they offer a way of saying your thoughts without being too pushy. Finns hate to be pushy! help you understand others help you do the right...
Quick Guide to Finnish Language Basics
Finnish language basics are fascinating for two reasons. First, Finnish seems so random to most people. Second, the language explains many hidden cultural things. I think it's always a good idea to learn a little bit about the language of any country if the...
Finnish Food
The Classic and Simple Finnish Salmon Soup
The Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto, in Finnish) is the perfect soup. It’s like the little black dress of Finnish cuisine. At the same time, a salmon soup is easy home cooking, super healthy and suitable for any event. In this household, it's the go-to recipe for busy...
7 Finnish Foods to Try at a Grocery Store
Are you on a quest to find some amazing Finnish foods in a grocery store and puzzled by the options? Let a Finn help you out! As a fellow foodie, I've collected here seven Finnish foods you should taste when you are in Finland. Does that sound good? Psst... Follow me...
Finnish Christmas Foods: Tasty Guide to Xmas Dishes from Finland
Finnish Christmas foods are a traditional and insanely delicious part of Finnish food culture! Hands down, Christmas is the biggest celebration of the year in Finland. Family time and the abundance of food characterize this holiday. But, even on the Finnish Christmas...
Finnish Culture
10 Reasons to Love a Finnish Man
Loving a Finnish man is awesome. Take it from the horse's mouth. This topic needs no further introduction, l will happily prove my point with ten reasons! Ten Reasons to Love a Finnish Man #1 Housework They participate in plenty of housework. (My) empiric studies show...
Finnish Sauna Etiquette – How to Do Sauna Like a Finn!
The Finnish sauna etiquette may feel like a mystery before your first visit to Finland. It's totally understandable if the whole Finnish sauna culture in general sounds intimidating. There might be several questions on your mind! Seriously, are you naked in a sauna,...
30 Cultural Facts on Finland that Help You Understand Finns
It is the culture that makes a place unique and, as we are talking about Finland here, a little bit weird. It is the culture that makes you say what? Whaaat?! I feel that our relatively odd habits are a part of our charm. A major part of our charm. Actually, now that...
Destinations You Don’t Wanna Miss
Best Time to See Northern Lights in Finland: Make-No-Mistakes Guide
Do you know the saying “There’s a time and place for everything”? This saying is so true when it comes to seeing Northern Lights in Finland!
Finns love to catch the Northern Lights too. As locals, we know a thing or two about them. I want to share that knowledge…
Finland with Kids: 33 Things that Help You Plan a Finland Family Trip!
There are a couple of things in which we Finns are exceptionally talented. For example, not minding the weather, making cinnamon buns and enjoying stress-free family holidays. The traditional Finnish vacation includes packing all family members into the car and...
Pyhä in Lapland: the Scenic Rovaniemi Day Trip
If you ask me, a day trip in the wilderness is a must if you are visiting Lapland! Rovaniemi is a popular destination for many travelers, and not too far away from this arctic city, lie the magnificent fells of Pyhä and Luosto. They are the most southern fells of...
Let Me Show You My Helsinki!
100 Things to Do in Helsinki
Helsinki is a pocket-size Metropolis – a mix of Finnish straightforwardness and Nordic functionality with a dash of continental elegance.
Over the years, I’ve explored the city inside out. I put together a local’s ultimate guide to give you 100 ideas that you can do when you visit Helsinki!
After reading this guide, I hope that Helsinki feels like a second home to you.