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  • Nauvo & Seili day trip: How to get there & what to see in Finland’s Archipelago

    Nauvo & Seili day trip: How to get there & what to see in Finland’s Archipelago

    August 23, 2026September 2, 2026 Travel guides, Finnish Destinations

    So, you’re planning a day trip to Nauvo (Nagu)? That’s exciting and honestly, I don’t think there’s anywhere quite like the Finnish Archipelago. With its little islands, winding roads, ferries and sea views, getting there is part of the experience itself. And if you’re wondering what a day…

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  • Why you shouldn’t only visit Helsinki on your Finland trip

    Why you shouldn’t only visit Helsinki on your Finland trip

    August 19, 2026September 20, 2026 Travel guides

    If you’re planning a trip to Finland, Helsinki is probably already on your list. But there are so many places to visit outside Helsinki that are worth adding to your itinerary. Most travelers spend a few days exploring the capital before heading home feeling like they’ve seen Finland….

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  • 5-Day Southwest Finland Itinerary: Turku, Naantali, Uusikaupunki & Rauma

    5-Day Southwest Finland Itinerary: Turku, Naantali, Uusikaupunki & Rauma

    August 11, 2026August 19, 2026 Travel guides

    When people think about visiting Finland, Helsinki and Lapland usually steal the spotlight. But if you ask me, one of the most beautiful road trips in the country is along Finland’s southwest coast. Some links on this website are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small…

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

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

    August 31, 2025August 11, 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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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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No matter how many times I come here, this place i No matter how many times I come here, this place is still one of my favorites 🌲

📍Kurjenrahka National Park.

The best thing about it is that it’s not far from Turku city centre. You can easily leave the city noise behind for a while, hop on a bus, and be in the middle of this national park about 40 minutes later 🙌🏼🧘‍♀️

Pretty cool, right? 😍

I think that’s one of the reasons I keep coming back. You don’t have to plan a whole day around getting there, and there are different trails depending on how much time you have.

My favorite is the Savojärvi Trail, which is the one I showed you in this post.

If you’re staying in Turku, I’d definitely put this one on your list. Save this for later! 📌😊

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Happy International Coffee Day! ☕️ As a Finn and Happy International Coffee Day! ☕️

As a Finn and a very committed coffee drinker, there was absolutely no way I was skipping this one 😄

And I’m definitely not the only one. Finland is one of the world’s biggest coffee-consuming countries, so yeah… coffee culture here is pretty big.

Sooo… how many of these did you already know? Or were some of these completely new to you?😊 

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I’ve been creating Finland content for almost two I’ve been creating Finland content for almost two years.. ✌🏼

I know, crazy right?! 👀 

And lived here my entire life and explored this country for years… So I definitely have some opinions. And I’m sticking to those, by the way 😂

And these are just a few of them.

I’m not saying you have to travel this way. But if you ask me how I’d plan a Finland trip, these are some of the things I’d tell you.

And I have a LOT more opinions where these came from. Trust me 🙊😅

I put them all into one place: my Finland guide 🇫🇮

If you want them, comment 'INFO' and I’ll send you the details 🫶🏼

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