11 Top Instagrammable Places to Visit in Finland
August 30, 2024

Are you looking for Instagram-worthy places to visit in Finland? You've come to the right place. I had a chance to visit Finland last September and was overwhelmed by the beauty of this country. It is famous for its amazing Finnish culture, rich history, architecture, visual arts, museums, churches, and beautiful nature. Finland, the happiest place in the world, is a photographer's dream and if you are looking for the top Instagrammable places to visit in Finland, you’ve come to the right place. I love taking travel photography and I found the best pictures in Finland. Here are 11 of the top instagrammable places in Finland, including Hotel Katajanokka in Helsinki, Ranua Zoo, Arctic Igloos in Rovaniemi, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Uspenski Cathedral, and more. Check the best photo …

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Stay in a Former Prison; Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki
August 5, 2024

Escape the ordinary at one of the top Instagramable places in Finland, Hotel Katajanokka in Helsinki. This hotel features chic design, unmatched comfort, and personalized service in a historic former prison setting, just a short walk from the city. I stayed in a “cell” where the ministers stayed with a beautiful view of the courtyard. A tunnel on the premises went through the wall from the men’s cell block on the 3rd floor. You would think this tunnel was for the prisoners to escape, however, it leads to women’s cell No 13 on the same floor. The prisoners had spent two weeks building it. Hotel Katajanokka is one of the most luxurious and iconic hotels in Helsinki. Located near the harbor in the bustling center of Finland’s capital city, …

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7 Family Friendly Things to do in Market Square and Beyond
September 12, 2023

If you are planning on a trip to Helsinki and looking for family friendly things to do at the Market Square, look no further! I recently went on a trip to Finland for the first time with the Tortuga Travel Tribe (a group of travel writers). I found out why Finland is the happiest country in the world. It's such a welcoming country and there are so many family friendly things to do. We stayed in Helsinki and Rovaniemi for a few days. The first few days we stayed in Helsinki at Hotel Katajanokka and spent a lot of time around the Market Square which has six squares for outdoor markets (opening hours for Market Square vary depending on which market and what day) and plenty of …

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Reasons to Fly Business Class on Finnair
February 28, 2021

Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly Finnair Business Class? Have you ever worried about taking long haul flights? Finnair’s Business Class cabin is truly a game changer. Featuring luxurious business class seats, a gorgeous Nordic design, and a great meal service inspired by Finnish roots and your flying destinations, this is the ultimate way for business class passengers to travel between Europe, USA, and Asia.  Join me as I share with you five reasons why I think it's worth the splurge. Let's fly! A long-haul flight in business class with Finnair was a luxury I had never experienced before. It was divine. Upon entering the long-haul aircraft, I was greeted with a cozy space, personal items including slippers, an eye mask, memory foam cushions, and a comforter. …

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