Written by MojoGoes on November 7, 2008
- Helsinki sits on a small peninsula of Finland, in amongst hundreds of tiny islands that dot the water. The town is easily navigable and it seems that most roads lead to water. The quay is...
Written by SilentOnlooker on July 7, 2006
- June is a great time to visit Helsinki. When the sky is brilliantly clear and the weather is nice, Helsinki makes a stunning backdrop for the Scandinavian lifestyle. Though you can walk most of Helsinki,...
Written by marif on December 20, 2004
- Shopping in Helsinki is like nowhere else. The items for sale inside the city's covered market halls are unique as are the artistic or traditional handicrafts which you can buy from design houses in Unionkatu,...
Written by Villadon on February 25, 2005
- We landed to blue skies, sunshine, and 1 degree, but by the time we got into the city it had really ‘hotted’ up to 4 degrees - just as well; we brought our thermals, scarves,...
Written by Florida grrl on September 21, 2004
- My first trip to Finland, also my first trip to Europe, was filled with questions - would I understand street signs? Would I make people mad with my terrible mispronounciations of the Finnish language? Would...
Written by marif on December 20, 2004
- If you intend to take your next summer holiday in Helsinki, why don't you do as the Finns do? For a Finn, a relaxing holiday means spending a couple of summer days away from it...
Written by Sofia R on July 3, 2003
- Ah yes, here we come to the subject dearly loved by young people. Bars, new people, excitement: nightlife!
There is really an abundance of different sorts of nightlife in Helsinki, anything from grubby little bars,...
Written by certils on May 17, 2001
- There isn’t a person I’ve mentioned this trip to who didn’t seem to think I’m crazy. “You’re going to Helsinki. In April? Why?!”
I...
Written by SweetMelissa on September 24, 2000
- There are two ways to earn credits at the University. First, you may attend the lectures - offered in Finnish and some selected English courses - take notes and pass the final exam....
Written by SweetMelissa on September 23, 2000
- Be sure to visit the information center on Suomenlinna. This is located directly to the right of the dock at which you arrive. Located inside are souvenirs, restrooms, and a small cafe. On...
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