I didn’t go to Finland to drink sahti. But tracking down the traditional Finnish beer made a nice side quest during our visit a few … Read the rest
Tag: Finland
Why You Should Go to Finland
I can’t even tell you how many times I hear American travelers go on about Spain, Italy, France and England. You’ll hear about culture, history, … Read the rest
Why I Won’t Commute by Bike in Phoenix
There’s no way I’ll commute by bike in present-day Arizona. A post at the Architecture Travel Writer blog made me think about why it’s not … Read the rest
Plan a Better Vacation – 4 Easy Tips
An awesome trip is rarely an accident. It’s a combination of preparation, planning and flexibility. You start with a game plan and leave holes for … Read the rest
Turku, Finland – Scenes from a Summer Day
During my trip to Finland, I gave Turku too little time. I even stowed my big SLR camera, relying instead on a little point-and-shoot to … Read the rest
Where to Drink Sahti
The moment I arrived in Finland, I was trying to find out where to find sahti, a traditional local beer.
Just about every bartender looked … Read the rest
24 Hours in Turku – A Visit to Ruisrock
It’s a warm summer weekend in Turku, Finland. I just stepped off the VR train from Helsinki to check out Ruisrock. This is … Read the rest
Linnanmäki Amusement Park – 6 Things to Know
When it comes to theme parks, Helsinki is no Orlando. It offers just one amusement park called Linnanmäki (“Castle Hill,” in English). About 1.2 million … Read the rest
Norway and Finland – Getting There, Around and Back
Getting around is part of the fun of a visit to Norway and Finland. Our trip gave us a chance to check out just about … Read the rest
Scandinavia – My Travel Packing List
Scandinavia is less than a month away. Well, same for Finland, which is really a Nordic country. No matter what you call this trip, it’s … Read the rest