Finland is known to the world for three things: snow-covered igloos, the Northern Lights, and being recognized as the happiest country on the planet. But, where is Finland? Portions of the country are in the Arctic Circle and in this case, her location is everything, playing a big part in uncovering what to do in...

There is so much more to Finland than a 24-hour cruise stopover in Helsinki! Finland is a country of rich history and great natural beauty, and little Hämeenlinna, an hour’s drive north of Helsinki, is a great place to experience a bit of what makes this Scandinavian country so lovely. I love Hämeenlinna because it is...

Helsinki, Finland's capital city offers charm, beauty, and plenty of family-friendly activities and history. Learn why you should visit Helsinki with kids.

Nuuksio National Park is the perfect day trip for nature lovers from Helsinki. In just 30 minutes you can escape into the forest and bathe yourself in the healing magic of Finnish nature. Nuuksio is located on the northern end of the city of Espoo, Finland, which is part of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Of...

  If you’re planning a trip to see Finland’s northern lights, then you’ll want to plan your trip to the Finnish Lapland for between September to early April. With over 200 days per year to see the aurora borealis, igloo hotels in Finland have popped up all over. Glass igloos hotels in Finland offer a...