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In this guide I will tell you more about our experience in Kemi, Finland. Kemi is a very close city to Rovaniemi (the home of Santa Claus) with a population around 19,000. It’s a very quiet place with a lot of possibilities depending on the visiting season. We spent 1 day in Kemi, before going to Rovaniemi. During late October or early November the weather was windy, but we could explore the city. In this guide you will find everything we did in one day: attractions, restaurants/fast food, caffes, shopping and accommodation. Feel free to reach out with any questions! sfetingrid@gmail.com

The top three churches Helsinki is famous for is the Helsinki Cathedral, the Uspenski Cathedral and the Rock Church, however there is a wonderful variety of different styles and denominations which cater to the historic populations of Helsinki. This guide will help you locate and discover the top churches in Helsinki and as a bonus, I've added the main Synagogue and Islamic Center at the end. All of these recommendations are in the city center or within a 3km radius. All can be visited on foot and public transport. During the summer season (May to August), there is a surcharge to enter some of the main churches and some visits need to be coordinated with the temple's authorities as they are not open to the public outside of worship hours. It is rumored there will be a 'church pass' offered to those who wish to visit multiple churches, however this has yet to be confirmed so watch this space!

Paris, often referred to as "The City of Light," is a global hub for art, fashion, history, and gastronomy. With its timeless allure, Paris offers a captivating blend of iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, world-class museums, and vibrant culture. Whether you're exploring the elegance of its boulevards, the hidden corners of its quaint streets, or the artistic treasures that define its museums, Paris promises an unforgettable experience.

Paris, often referred to as "The City of Lights," is a global hub for art, fashion, history, and gastronomy. With its timeless allure, Paris offers a captivating blend of iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, world-class museums, and vibrant culture. Whether you're exploring the elegance of its boulevards, the hidden corners of its quaint streets, or the artistic treasures that define its museums, Paris promises an unforgettable experience.

Explore Tallinn in 24 hours Tallinn is an easy day trip via ferry from Helsinki, Finland. The Tallink Group runs a ferry about every 2 hours throughout the day, and a roundtrip ticket will cost you roughly 50 Euros depending on which ferry time and if it is a same day ticket versus two seperate travel days. While Tallinn could easily be seen on a day trip, I believe it deserves, at the very least, an overnight exploration. Tallinn is a dichotomy of time periods, and each is well represented by various neighborhoods, all of which are worth a visit. I visited in the winter and completely fell in love with the city. I stayed in Old Town at one of the nicest hotels in the country, and I was treated like royalty. The quality of service I received was excellent, and despite the 5 star hotel rating, the prices for accomodation and food were very affordable compared to what I would have paid in Western Europe or the USA for the same. The Christmas lights were still up around the city, and snow was lightly falling throughout my stay. It was uncrowded, quiet, cozy, a bit mysterious, and definitely romantic. Old Town dates back to the 13th Century, and it is a well preserved representation of Medieval and Hanseatic Estonia. Besides historic structures, you'll find an endless supply of interesting, quirky, and charming cafes and restaurants tucked away in random cellars. Seriously, if you don't climb down a steep staircase into a cellar at some point, I doubt you explored the city to its full. If you can stay in Old Town, you should. The area is extremely walkable, and the other neighborhoods are easily accessible by a cheap Uber ride. I did not try out the public transit while I was there, but you'll have to walk to the edge of Old Town to catch a bus as they don't drive through the Medieval heart of the city. The areas around Old Town tend to be a combination of pre-Soviet Estonia, especially just south and east of Old Town, Soviet Estonia, and Modern Estonia. Balti Jaama Turg ("Baltic Station Market") and Telliskivi Loomelinnak ("Telliskivi Creative City") are neighborhoods just northwest of Old Town, and are a great example of post-Soviet, modern (and slightly hipster) Estonia. The list below is comprised of historic and tourist sites, a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, as well as a couple of parks, all in various neighborhoods of the city. Extensive research, local recommendations, and first hand experience helped me formulate my recommendations. I hope you enjoy your visit to Tallinn as much as I did mine. Personally, I can't wait to visit again in the spring or summer when the city is really alive.

A natural wonderland nestled in the Nordic wilderness, Finland is sure to surprise you. The capital city Helsinki has much to offer with its historic churches, ferryboats, saunas and a rocking nightlife.  This itinerary is for the culturally curious, adventurous traveler who is looking for an undiscovered experience and hard-to-find recommendations that take you to the heart of the search of the Northern Lights.  Unlock to get access to:  1. Places to Stay in Helsinki & Rovaniemi 2. Restaurant Recommendations  3. Things to do (activities etc) 4. Getting Around