On my trip to Finland this November, I knew I had to visit Rovaniemi. While I spent most of my time in Oulu, the main reason for my visit to Rovaniemi was to cross the Arctic Circle! But it was also a fantastic way to get a taste of what Finnish Lapland is actually like.… Read More Visiting Rovaniemi and Santa Claus Village in Finland!
In November, I went on a week-long trip to Finland! I spent most of my time in Oulu, with a short trip to Rovaniemi in Lapland. My main reason for the trip was to visit my best friend, who luckily I got to stay with for most of the trip. I make an effort on… Read More How Much Does it Cost to Travel Finland For 1 Week?
Every year, I like to do a few recap posts to sum up my best and worst travel moments, and the favorite places I visited. I’ve already written about my top experiences in 2019, and my worst travel moments in 2019! But I always like to talk a bit about some of the destinations I’ve… Read More The Best Places I Visited In 2019
The end of the year is always a good time for reflection. In 2019, I visited 14 countries, 4 of which were new to me. I took 15 flights, and gained quite a few new passport stamps in my (brand new) passport. I managed to travel a lot with a full-time job. I achieved a… Read More My Top Travel Experiences Of 2019
This November I set off to Finland for a week to visit my best friend, who lives in Oulu. Having only spent a day in Helsinki, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. But I really enjoyed my time in Oulu—even visiting in winter. In August, Oulu plays host to the Air Guitar World Championships,… Read More A Quick Guide to Oulu, Finland
One of my goals as a budget traveler is to offer real, genuine advice on how much certain types of trips cost, and the real expenses on the ground. For my trip to the Baltics this spring, I was gone for 5 days and 4 nights. I had a day of transit in London (United… Read More How Much Does It Cost To Travel The Baltics For 5 Days?
I visited Finland for the first time on a quick daytrip to Helsinki from Tallinn, Estonia during my most recent trip around the Baltics! While most people do it the other way around (visit Tallinn on a daytrip from Helsinki), I love traveling Eastern Europe far too much to give myself just one day in… Read More What To Do With 1 Day In Helsinki