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11 Inspiring Stories & Locations for Destination Weddings

Madeira Island wedding Funchal (4)

Destination weddings and elopements are popular among travel enthusiasts and international couples. Who wouldn’t like to say YES to their partner at their dream destination? With fellow bloggers, we all evoked our fond memories of the big day of our lives. Why to have a destination wedding or elope with your partner and closed friends only? The stories will take you from warm sunny beaches through gorgeous mountains to the freezing wilderness.

Read these nine stories from secret elopements in mountains to spectacular destination weddings.

10+ Unusual & Best Things to Do in Helsinki Finland

Helsinki Cathedral from the sea

Wanna explore Helsinki? We prepared for you the list of places you don’t want to miss. The first items are so-called must-see sights in Helsinki, but, honestly, the end of the list is where the sightseeing gets really interesting and unique. There are the off the beaten path places that many people even don’t know about and very little foreign tourists visit. If you want a real adventure and not just another city sightseeing, make sure you find time for the items from the end of the list!

The Best Things to Do in Finland | Finland Travel Guide

Winter in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Based on our over 10 years of experience living in Finland, we have collected the best things to do in Finland. We will walk you through the best places to visit in Finland.  You will find both natural attractions and human-made sights in our Finland travel guide. There are other cool cities to visit not …

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Olavinlinna – Medieval Castle in Savonlinna Finland

The best medieval castle in Finland. Olavinlinna Castle, Savonlinna

Savonlinna is one of the must-visit towns in Finland. The medieval Olavinlinna castle  (in English St. Olaf’s Castle) is the city’s symbol and main attraction. It is worth to come here for a day trip from Kuopio or Joensuu or drive by on a Finland road trip. Olavinlinna’s history Olavinlinna was built by a Danish knight (Erik …

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Santa Claus Village Finland

Santa Claus Village Finland Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Village is a holiday village located 10 km outside of Rovaniemi, Finland. It is a perfect destination for families and those who still admire the Christmas spirit year by year. You can meet with the real Santa Claus, see reindeer and huskies, go on safaris, hunt for northern light and visit several different shops that offer crafts and souvenirs from Lapland.

Northern Lights in Lapland & Rovaniemi

Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Lapland

Northern Lights, as they are called in the northern hemisphere, are one of the natural wonders of the world.
If you want to know more about where and when to see the northern lights in Lapland, what is the best way to hunt for aurora in Rovaniemi, or how to choose a northern lights tour in Lapland, here are answers to your questions.
Lapland is the best destination in Europe for observing northern lights and spending a special winter r vacation. If your time is limited and your number one priority is hunting for Aurora Borealis, you can head, for example, to Rovaniemi, Levi or Inari.