Blogs from Finland, Europe - page 103

I read that seeing Helsinki by bicycle is a good idea and I would have to agree. Friday I rented a bike and rode one of the many bicycle routes around the city. The whole town is really set up for bikes with their own lanes and traffic signals and all. I can't get over how much it reminds me of where I grew up in northern Wisconsin. I guess that is why there are so many Finns living there. Last night I checked out the night life with one of the locals. They say it is more active in the winter and right now it is a little thin because many people are on holiday. The arctic bar was not worth it. I was much smaller than I thought. It was the size of a ... read more

Rides: 1 plane, 1 bus, 1 ferry Country count: 33+2! Today I have been in three different countries. I started in England - a night on the floor of Stansted airport to prepare me for the trials and privations of budget travelling to come, and then a way-too-early flight to Tallinn, Estonia, where I caught the first ferry I could to Helsinki in Finland. Kate met me at the ferry terminal, and took me to the hostel, where I promptly collapsed from exhaustion. I think this travelling thing will take a few days to get used to! And so it's begun. Our mad plan to travel from Helsinki to Istanbul, hitch-hiking and camping our way through at least 11 countries in 6 weeks. Have a look at the planned route of travel on the map I've ... read more

Time to put pictures and journals in order. I'm sure there is something interesting to do in this city... Not today though. I close my eyes and I see rusty metal, stairs, and flashlights! I should remember this next time we plan an Urban Exploration trip with multiple targets.... read more

The Cemetary in Karjalohja was not in our list of places to visit, but it was across the street from the store... dead people... We run into a house that quickly became a target on our way, and within five minutes it also became the firstplace we got kicked out of! Mill of Toija. Our actual target of the day, was small and dark. We were not able to photograph inside as much, but we did have some camera/ghost experimenting fun. Don't ask. ... read more

Wondering why people take those bus tours when this is such a small city and the best places to be and the most beautiful sites are hidden on small streets... (Pictures of which will be posted somewhere in the future) Also wondering if I can get a mocha to-go! Coffee is served in glasses and mugs, depending on the kind, and you sit at a table to drink it, sometimes with a pastry, most of which come in huge portions. I'm not sure if the coffee shops have paper cups to give you a coffee to take away! They make the best mochas here! You can get food to-go in the middle of the night from the little stands that cater mainly drunk people. The only other thing to eat as you walk is ice cream. ... read more