Tourist Driving in Finland – Safe, Easy and Fun!
Tourist driving in Finland is super easy and enjoyable! This guide explains the most common driving rules in Finland, gives local’s tips to driving in Finland and tells you why it is awesome to rent a car in Finland. The Basics of Tourist Driving in...
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Weather in Finland by Month – Plan Your Visit to Finland!
What’s the weather like in Finland? That must be the most common question I hear as a Finn. And no wonder! It's hard to know what to expect. Snow and coldness are the first thoughts to many. But wait, isn't there supposed to be warm summers too? How...
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The Best Guide to Northern Lights in Lapland
Northern Lights in Lapland are a majestic thing to see! This guide focuses helping you see the Northern Lights in Lapland, Finland. It tells you the best locations, likelihoods, useful forecast sites, what to pack and other needed tips. It also includes downloadable...
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Tipping in Finland and How to Save Your Money!
Tipping Finland guide has only one sentence: You don't need to tip. That's it the crystallization of this topic. For the curious, let's dive a little deeper into this Tipping Finland topic (doesn't that just pop in your mouth!). This week I was having a casual dinner...
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The Ultimate Guide to Helsinki Airport
I travel a lot in my work, so Helsinki airport is pretty much my second office. It is stressful to be at a strange airport with kids, big luggage or a tight connecting flight schedule. What a hassle! It would be nice to know a few things in advance, right? That's why...
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10 Things you Should Know about Trains and Buses in Finland
In Finland trains and buses are very easy to use. How can you check timetables and buy tickets online? What is the proper etiquette in them? Let's go through 10 things you really should know about trains and buses in Finland! #1 Timetable and tickets for trains To...
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Travel Game for Winter Finland – Free Printable!
Here is a winter game in which you don't need to be sporty! Add more fun to your Finland visit with the winter edition of Finland Bingo. Print this travel game with you when you come to Finland in the winter time. See your surroundings from a slightly different angle....
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Travel Game for Autumn Finland – Free Printable!
Add more fun to your Finland visit with an autumn travel game. Print this Finland Bingo with you when you come to our fair country. See your surroundings from a slightly different angle and try on some typical Finnish things. Three markings in a row, column or...
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How-to: Lapland Night Train with a Car
Lapland Night Train is the most convenient connection from Southern Finland to Lapland if you have even one of the following: loads of stuff kids pets a car a limited amount of time The Lapland Night Train connection is also referred to as Santa Claus Express. The...
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5 Easy Steps to Enjoy Lake Beaches in Finland
Lake beaches may be a rarity in your country. These five simple steps help you enjoy them to the fullest! #1 Where to find lake beaches in Finland? Even the smallest village in Finland has a lake beach, most likely a couple. Just search a sign with a word "Uimaranta"...
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