In my last post I shared how we ended up on an amazing two week trip to Helsinki and the Baltics. Today I wanted to share with you the best places to visit in Helsinki – in my humble opinion. And at the end I’ll share some general travel resources and tips. Obviously I only […] The post Best Places to Visit in Helsinki: Family-Friendly Highlights first appeared on jojoebi.| jojoebi
John Maresca and Ida Manton argue Putin must be defeated militarily before diplomacy, urging sustained Western support for Ukraine's independence. The post Ambassador John Maresca and Ida Manton on the War in Ukraine first appeared on Columbia University Press Blog.| Columbia University Press Blog
Viajamos a Helsinki, en Finlandia, para conocer la sorprendente historia que esconde una de sus edificaciones más atractivas, la Iglesia de Temppeliaukio.| Viajestic
Eine versteckte, fast vergessene Treppe in Helsinkis Kaivopuisto erzählt eine Geschichte aus vergangenen Zeiten.| Nordlandfieber - Nordeuropa, Vanlife und Helsinki-Liebe
Helsinki may not scream “shopping paradise” at first glance, but look closer and you’ll find a city full of original design, sustainable fashion, vintage treasures—and surprisingly good luxury deals (yes, really). This is a place where you can pick up a handcrafted wooden cup, a Marimekko dress at outlet prices, or even a Louis Vuitton […] The post Shopping in Helsinki – From Nordic Cool to Vintage Finds appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Helsinki isn’t a city that shouts. It doesn’t dazzle with size, and it won’t try to impress you with grand gestures. Instead, it whispers its charm—through sea breezes, clean design, wild nature, and the quiet confidence of a city that knows exactly who it is. Perched between east and west, Helsinki is a little bit […] The post Helsinki Travel Guide – What to See, Do, and Know appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Just north of Helsinki lies Lake Tuusulanjärvi, one of Finland’s most culturally significant places. In the early 1900s, many of Finland’s Golden Age artists found their peace and inspiration here. Among them were composer Jean Sibelius and painter Pekka Halonen – both drawn by the natural beauty and the convenience of the railway from Järvenpää […] The post Visit Ainola – The Home of Jean Sibelius appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Is there a more invisible art form than the statue? Once it’s in place, people walk past it daily without so much as a glance, even if it’s a masterpiece in bronze. Statues blend into the scenery so well, they practically turn into pigeons’ furniture. And yet, many of them were a huge deal when […] The post 5 Must-See Statues in Helsinki – From National Heroes to Granite Giants appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
This blog post explores the concept of sisu and provides practical tips for incorporating it into daily life.| Wise & Shine
Marimekko has long been a go-to for those seeking joyful bursts of color and pattern in their clothing and home décor, from the oft-searched 1980s-era Dan River Tulip bedding to the ever-stylish (and, frankly, ahead of its time) gender-neutral shirting of the 1953 Jokapoika. Over the last few years, the Finnish design brand has expanded that vision with its Marimekko Artist Series, a collaborative opportunity “to provide artists with a canvas — in the shape of Marimekko products — to p...| Sight Unseen
Herbstzauber in Helsinki - Die besten Outdoor-Aktivitäten, Cafés, Shopping-Tipps und mehr Der Beitrag Helsinki im Herbst – Die besten Reisetipps erschien zuerst auf Nordlandfieber - Nordeuropa, Vanlife und Helsinki-Liebe.| Nordlandfieber – Nordeuropa, Vanlife und Helsinki-Liebe
It was “Open House Helsinki” last weekend, offering tours to see places normally closed for public. One of these was the Arabia porcelain factory in the “Arabia district” near downtown Helsinki. The area got the name because the city was much smaller and the area used to be very far from downtown, much like the […]| Oh yes
Lately I’ve had to think about where I’d like to live, and it’s become clear to me I love this city! There’s so many cool places in Helsinki! Take the Sinebrychoff Art Museum, for example. It used to be the home of a wealthy Finnish family, the Sinebrychoffs, and the upstairs portrays their furniture and […]| Oh yes
Think of one landmark in Helsinki and it will most likely be Helsinki Cathedral. It sits proudly above Senate Square, but it is not Helsinki’s only cathedral. We’ll visit a different cathedral in Helsinki another day.| Notes of Life
Helsinki ist hipp, urban, reich an Kunst und Kultur und naturnah. Hier gibt es 30 Helsinki Highlights zum Kennenlernen und Verlieben.| Nordlandfieber - Nordeuropa, Vanlife und Helsinki-Liebe
