Bucket List 196: Finland!
The Road Travelled · Tales From Finland · Photos
Country 83/196: Finland. A country of quiet contrasts, where nature and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. Endless forests and frozen lakes dominate the north, while the cities of Helsinki and Oulu provide understated charm and superb bars. Saunas are less a pastime and more a national religion, reindeer casually roam the roads, and even the ferries go above and beyond. It’s a land where efficiency is king, but surprises are tucked into every corner—whether it’s a world-class museum, a karaoke night in the Baltic Sea, or a reindeer jerky stall in a historic market hall. If making the ferry crossing from the capital to Tallinn, ensure you take advantage of the remarkable Irish Bar aboard.
The Road Travelled
Tales From Finland
Finnished in Style
December 12th, 2024 The drive from northern Oulu to southern Helsinki could generously be described as consistent. The road stretched ahead in an unbroken line, flanked by forests so dense and uniform they could have been cut and pasted repeatedly along the route. Occasionally, a frozen lake appeared, briefly breaking up the monotony, but even those began to…
Ice, Ice Maybe?
December 6th, 2024 The border crossing into Finland was like entering a new world. Conspicuous by its absence in Norway, snow blanketed the ground in every direction, the first proper sign of winter we’d seen on this trip. After weeks of rain, grey skies, and damp everything, it was almost a relief to finally encounter the season that…
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Finland
Country: 83/196 Visited: Autumn ’24
