24 hours in Helsinki and wondering what to see? See the 3 main churches. All unique and well worth a visit.
Hanging In Helsinki’s Heaven Hole
A church hewn from a hole in the rock in Helsinki known as Temppeliaukio Church. It was completed in 1968, and it’s one of the most beautiful and unique churches we have ever visited.
Helsinki, Finland: Salmon Fajitas and Hot Chocolate
Meeting friends, eating salmon, and drinking hot chocolate. Visiting Helisnki, Finland was great because I got to meet up with an old friend Annika and also have a great couchsurfing experience.
A Very Rough Ride
Not fun – but warning. If you take the Linda Line from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn, Estonia, the ocean can be quite rough. This can cause even the most iron-stomached people to become sea-sick. Here’s what to do instead when traveling from Helsinki to Tallinn
Helsinki Couchsurfing Was Great!
Meeting Kaveli through Couchsurfing in Helsinki, Finland, was a great experience. Couchsurfing is a great way to see the world and meet a lot of people.
Having My Hand X-Rayed in Finland
Getting X-Rays in Finland was expensive, but interesting. I had to get X-Rays because while we were in Kestila, Finland, I fell over a bike rack that someone had bent the heck out of. I was happy that nothing was broken.
Four Weeks In Oulu, Finland: Highlights
I have loved the food and the people in Finland. While we’ve been here, I have tried salmon, reindeer, moose, and bear. The salmon has been the best of my life.
1 Year Ago Today
1 Year ago today, I was working at the heart foundation of New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. It was spring. Today, exactly one year later, I am at the home of a friend in Oulu, Finland. It is fall.…
Writing and Sending a Letter to Santa Claus
All you need to know about writing to Santa Claus
Oulu, Finland? Where’s that?
Oulu is in the north of Finland. We’ve been here over a week and will be here about 2 more. We’re really enjoying our time in Oulu.