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  • Finnish Summer Cottages: 6 Things First-Time Visitors Should Know

    Finnish Summer Cottages: 6 Things First-Time Visitors Should Know

    August 1, 2026October 17, 2026 Local Culture & Traditions

    I’ve spent over 30 summers at a Finnish summer cottage and I’m still not bored with it. You might be thinking, “After all that time, doesn’t it get old?” But Finnish summer cottages aren’t really about having a packed schedule. They’re about swimming in a lake before breakfast,…

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  • Why Every Finland Itinerary Should Include a Finnish Summer Cottage

    Why Every Finland Itinerary Should Include a Finnish Summer Cottage

    July 18, 2026October 18, 2026 Seasonal Experiences, Local Culture & Traditions

    When you think about visiting Finland, you might picture Helsinki, lakes, forests, and maybe even the Northern Lights. But there’s one experience I think deserves a spot on your itinerary, especially if you want to see a different side of Finnish life: staying at a traditional summer cottage….

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Instead of exploring the same places that everybod Instead of exploring the same places that everybody else does… 🥱

Imagine exploring those hidden gems you didn’t even know existed. Places you can brag about to your friends. Spots that aren’t in everyone’s camera rolls 🤌🏼✨️

I mean, isn’t that just way cooler?! 😎 That’s exactly the Finland I want to show you!

Because there’s so much more to Finland than the places you’ve already seen all over Instagram.

And honestly, even as a local who’s still exploring Finland, I’ve found that some of the coolest places are the small, hidden and very local ones. Not always the big touristy attractions.

So as I continue exploring, I’m taking you along with me and sharing every little gem I discover along the way. Hidden cafés, quiet islands, charming small towns and all of the cool local spots 🫶🏼

Sooo… are you ready to explore Finland with a local? 😊🇫🇮

And if you want to start planning already, I’ve created a FREE guide for first-time visitors, with tips on when to visit, how to get around, and everything else you need to know to make planning your trip easier 🙌🏼

Grab it through the link in my bio or comment 'GUIDE' and I’ll send you the link! ✨

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I need to confess something… 🫢 I haven't always b I need to confess something… 🫢

I haven't always been the biggest museum person. 

BUT…

In my opinion, Turku has some really cool and interesting museums to explore, even if you're not the biggest museum fan yourself.

As Finland's oldest city, Turku has a long and interesting history, and you can see traces of it all around the city. A lot of these museums are a big part of that story, whether it's learning more about the city's past or discovering how people used to live.

And I think that's what makes these museums so interesting. You can walk around an actual piece of history instead of just reading about it on a little information board. And honestly, I find that pretty cool 😎

So even if museums aren't usually your thing, I'd give these a chance 🤌🏼✨️

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Have you visited any museums in Turku yet? And be honest… are you actually a museum person, or do you usually walk past them without a second thought? 😄👇🏼

🗺 And if you're looking for more places to explore around Turku and Southern Finland, I've put together a map with 70+ spots worth checking out. Link in bio or comment 'MAP' for the link!

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You can find lists of the main attractions, things You can find lists of the main attractions, things to do and basic travel information pretty much everywhere 👀

But I wanted this one to be different 🙌🏼

Because when people ask me about Finland, they want my opinions and my recommendations.

Otherwise… you could just Google your questions 😆

What people actually want to know is:

💬 What would I recommend?
💬 What would I skip?
💬 What's actually worth your time?
💬 Do you really need a car?
💬 What should you know before visiting Finland?

That's the kind of advice you don't get from another generic list of attractions.

I'm Finnish, born and raised here 👋🏼 and after a couple of years of sharing my country and answering your questions, I wanted to put all those opinions, practical advice and things I'd tell you over coffee into one place ☕️

That's how Finland Unfiltered: A Local's Guide came to life 🇫🇮🤌🏼✨️

It's not about giving you another list of places to tick off. It's about helping you understand Finland a little better, know what to expect and make decisions that actually make sense for YOUR trip.

Because I don't just want to show you Finland. I want to help you experience it with a little local insight, too 🫶🏼

You can find it through the link in my bio, or comment 'INFO' below and I'll send you the details! 😊

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I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of having places I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of having places like this just 40 minutes from home 🌲🥾

You can discover so many beautiful nature areas around Finland. Some bigger national parks and some smaller nature areas. And the best thing is that they’re often pretty close by.

And thats one of the best things about Finland; you’re never too far from nature 🫶🏼

Would you go for a hike here? 🌿😊

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I’ve spent the past few years exploring my own cou I’ve spent the past few years exploring my own country properly, and honestly… I’ve fallen even more in love with Finland along the way 🥹

I’ve found so many places I had never even heard of before. Cozy cafés, cool museums, small towns and beautiful nature 🫶🏼

And that’s exactly what I love sharing here: the Finland beyond the obvious!

So tell me… is Finland on your travel list, or are you already planning your trip? 😊

💬 Comment 'INFO' and I’ll send you the details about my Finland guide 🇫🇮🤌🏼

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