Located on the harbor right next to the Fish Market, is Helsinki’s Indoor Market. As you walk through the doors your nose is bombarded with a dozen different smells all ranging from the fresh pastries sitting out or the fish being filleted. The market is small and has a cozy feel. You almost feel as … More Helsinki Indoor Market
Just like Helsinki, Turku also had their very own Night of the Arts. To celebrate, there was a city-wide lantern picnic in one of Turku’s beautiful parks. Lanterns of all shapes and sizes were placed throughout the park, along with small stages for entertainment. Unfortunately, it rained for most of the day so the ground … More Turku – Night of the Arts
Night of the Arts is exactly what it sounds like, a night full of arts. Actually, it’s a night celebrating the arts, and this year Helsinki’s Night of the Arts was kicked off with a parade of animals made by the public. The project was headed by a South African and an Indian artist who … More Night of the Arts – Helsinki
Being one of the most recognizable landmarks, the Helsinki Cathedral stands atop the city overlooking Senate Square, where on any given day, after 10am (at least during the warmer months) you’ll find swarms of tourists as they either flood in from Market Square where the cruise ships have docked or unload from the tour buses … More Helsinki Cathedral
Hewn into solid rock, Temppeliaukio church is a must-stop while in Helsinki. The building doesn’t open until 10am, but at 9:30 tour buses line up and unload dozen after dozen of eager foreigners. Unaware that this was such a popular spot, we hopped on a street car and found the church only because a friend … More Temppeliaukio
The Wild Rose 