Did you know you can go bear watching in Finland? Just head over to Kuusamo in Eastern Lapland in summer or early autumn to see these wonderful creatures from the safety of a hide. Kuusamo is also very easy to reach if you’re on a stopover in Finland – a great way to break your journey if … Read more
How about having a stopover in Finland on the way to Asia? Or on your way back to Europe from the East? I bet you’ve never thought of that – Finnair offers excellent fares between Europe and Asia, and it allows you to stopover in Finland for up to 5 days, with no extra charge. The … Read more
Sometimes, trips can bring unexpected surprises. After exploring the Helsinki islands, spending two days in Nuuksio and visiting Lohja & Vihti, we headed to Fiskars Village and Mustionlinna, two places where we learnt about Finland’s industrial history – who would’ve thought? The cute wooden buildings and the clock tower of Fiskars village appeared like a … Read more
After exploring green Stockholm and sharing with you some unusual things to do in Stockholm, we continue our tour of the country with a 3 day West Coast Sweden itinerary, from Gothenburg to Fjällbacka, with lots of cool places in between. Deep blue sky. Waves, wind, and a sea that is mysterious and beckoning at the … Read more
We take a short break from our nature-themed post from the Faroe Islands and our Finland hike to show you some unusual things to do in Stockholm. We were in the Swedish capital for TBEX, the travel blogging conference we’ve already attended in Athens, Lloret de Mar and Bangkok. Follow us as we share some … Read more
Faroe Islands Grindadrap – here’s our take on the controversial Faroese pilot whale hunt. After our trip to the North Atlantic archipelago, and after receiving countless hate emails and messages accusing Faroese people of being ‘mercury-intoxicated barbarians’ and us of supporting cruel practices simply by BEING in the Faroe Islands, we’ve decided to put together … Read more