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  • 10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Fall Trip to Finland

    10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Fall Trip to Finland

    October 15, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Are you planning the perfect fall trip to Finland? Planning a trip during this short yet stunning season takes a little know-how. That’s why I’ve put together my top 10 tips to help you make the most of a fall getaway in Finland, whether it’s your first visit…

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  • What It’s Really Like to Visit Finland in October, November & December

    What It’s Really Like to Visit Finland in October, November & December

    October 9, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Planning a trip to Finland in autumn or early winter? You’ve probably heard it before: ‘It’s just dark, rainy, and cold, don’t bother visiting.’ And sure, that’s partly true. But as a local, I’m here to give you the real breakdown of these months, the highs, the lows,…

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  • Autumn in Finland: 10 best things to do in Finland in the fall

    Autumn in Finland: 10 best things to do in Finland in the fall

    September 25, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Autumn in Finland is a magical season, full of crisp air, colorful forests, and cozy vibes. If you ’re planning a visit during this time but aren’t sure what to do, here’s a bucket list of activities to make the most of your fall trip. From gorgeous fall…

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  • The ultimate guide for finnish fall.

    Autumn in Finland: the ultimate guide for Finnish fall

    September 19, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Autumn in Finland is seriously something else and not many people know how amazing Finnish fall can be. One week it feels like late summer, the next you’re walking through golden forests, wearing a cozy scarf, and wondering if it’s already candle season at 4 pm. If you’re…

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  • 5 Unforgettable Day Trips from Helsinki You Can’t Miss

    5 Unforgettable Day Trips from Helsinki You Can’t Miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Hidden gems

    So you already saw Helsinki and now thinking: “what else is there?” Helsinki is a great starting point to explore the rest of Finland and it has so many amazing day trip options for you. Especially if you’re planning to stay a bit longer, I highly recommend checking…

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  • 13 Traditional Finnish Summer Foods You Can’t Miss

    13 Traditional Finnish Summer Foods You Can’t Miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Food

    Traditional summer foods in Finland may start with berries and sauna snacks, but there’s so much more to explore, from hearty outdoor meals to fresh seasonal delicacies that define the Finnish summer experience Even though berries and sauna snacks (looking at you, grilled sausage) are amazing and basically…

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  • Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Finland: 21 Things You Can’t Miss

    Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Finland: 21 Things You Can’t Miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Summer bucket list for Finland goes far beyond swimming and sauna. As a local who can’t get enough of it, I’m sharing the ultimate guide to the best summer experiences you can’t miss. When planning your summer trip to Finland, does your Finland bucket list still just say…

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  • Explore Finland on a budget: 15 free activities you can’t miss

    Explore Finland on a budget: 15 free activities you can’t miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Budget travel

    Explore Finland on a budget and discover a side of the country most tourists never see, without spending a single euro! Have you ever said: ‘But Finland is so expensive, there’s no way I can travel on a budget there’? What if I told you there are so…

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  • Ultimate Turku Summer Guide: What to Do, See & Eat

    Ultimate Turku Summer Guide: What to Do, See & Eat

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Travel guides

    From a local who was born and raised here. If you’re planning your trip to Finland and wondering, “Where should I go besides Helsinki?” let me introduce you to one of Finland’s most charming cities: Turku. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a booking through these…

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  • Best time to visit Finland (Local Guide by Season)

    Best time to visit Finland (Local Guide by Season)

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    When is the best time to visit Finland? This is the question I get asked the most! The truth is, Finland has four unique and beautiful seasons, and the best time to visit really depends on the kind of experience you’re looking for. Do you dream of seeing…

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This changed everything for me 👇🏼 In my 20s, all This changed everything for me 👇🏼

In my 20s, all I wanted was to move away. I dreamed about traveling as far away from Finland as possible... preferably somewhere with palm trees.

Meanwhile, I thought Finland was boring, ugly, and honestly had nothing worth seeing (I know... younger me had absolutely no idea what she was talking about 😅)

Then 2020 happened.

A major back surgery, followed by 🦠 forced me to stay in Finland. Looking back, that unexpected change of plans ended up changing my life for the better.

Since I couldn't travel, I figured... I might as well start exploring my own country.

What I didn't expect was this...

I fell in love with it 🥹

I discovered beautiful places I'd never even heard of, hidden gems I couldn't believe had been there all along, and a completely different side of Finland that I'd spent years overlooking.

At one point I remember thinking:

"I want to see every corner of this country."

And then another thought followed...

"If I had no idea these places existed, maybe other people don't either."

That's how this account was born 😊🇫🇮

Now my mission is simple: to help you discover a side of Finland that's so much more than just Helsinki.

So if you want to see it, follow along @heifromfinland 👋🏼

P.S. If you're planning a trip to Finland, I've put together a free guide to help you get started. Just comment "FREE" and I'll happily send it your way. 😊

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Just to clarify... These are obviously still com Just to clarify... 

These are obviously still completely normal to me. I'll happily eat a whole bag of salmiakki in one sitting, and I won't apologize for it 😂

But for my husband, some of these were a bit of a cultural shock 🙈

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And yes... that includes salmiakki as well 😆

These are some of the things I always buy from Finnish grocery stores as a local, so save this for your next Finland trip!

You can't leave Finland without trying @fazersuomi chocolates or their Karelian pies. And for coffee @juhlamokka is a Finnish classic 🤌🏼☕️

💬 Which one would you try first? 😊

If your planning your first trip to Finland, I have a free guide with everything you need to know before your visit. Comment 'GUIDE' and I'll send it to you 🫶🏼

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If a friend told me they were visiting Turku, this If a friend told me they were visiting Turku, this is exactly where I'd send them 🫡

These are the places I keep coming back to 🤌🏼✨️

📌 Save this for your Turku trip! 

If you're planning a trip to Southern Finland, my Southern Finland Map includes all of these places, plus 70+ more local recommendations. Just comment "Map" and I'll send you the link 💛

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Sounds pretty perfect to me, surely I can't be the Sounds pretty perfect to me, surely I can't be the only one?? 😅

During midsummer I spent my first nights at our summer cottage and I'm already planning when I can go back 🫶🏼

Imagine this: waking up to the sound of birds, drinking your morning coffee on the dock while the sea is completely still, no traffic, no noise, just you and nature.

The sauna is already warming up for the evening, there's blueberries growing in the forest behind the cabin, and the only plans you have are… well, no plans at all 🙏😎

This is Finnish summer at its best 🥹✨️

Dreaming of your own cottage escape? I made a free guide to Finnish summer cottage life. Comment 'MOKKI' and I'll send it to you 🏡

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