After crossing the whole of southern Finland, we went on hiking in the Åland Islands. Here’s our Åland Islands 1 week itinerary, perfect if you’re hiking and even if you’re not, with lots of beautiful pictures of this stunning archipelago. After visiting Porvoo, the Helsinki islands, sleeping in a lighthouse and spending two days in wonderful … Read more
Our hike across mainland Finland came to an end in Hanko, Finland’s southernmost city, dubbed (by us) capital of summer. After two weeks of so and so weather, summer finally arrived with sunshine, warm temperatures and a cool breeze just as we were about to visit Hanko. Here we share 5 things to do in Hanko! … 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 visiting Porvoo and Helsinki, we spent two days in Nuuksio National Park, just around the corner from the Finnish capital. Sleeping on trees, midnight swims in a lake and the best smoked salmon ever are only some of the awesome things we experienced in Nuuksio. Helsinki locals are lucky. Not only is their city … Read more
After visiting Porvoo for two days, we started our #EverymansFinland adventure and hiked to – and then across – Sipoonkorpi National Park, a stunning woodland just around the corner from the Finnish capital. Here’s a recount of our (mis)adventures and some tips on hiking and camping in Sipoonkorpi National Park. ‘So, where are you heading next’, … Read more
Are you planning a long distance hike? We know that choosing what to pack can be a real challenge. So, whether you are planning to hike the Camino de Santiago, the Pacific Coast Trail or the Inca Trail, this post is for you – we’ve put together a long distance hiking packing list, to help you … Read more