Some of the houses in Porvoo Old Town

Porvoo, Finland’s second oldest city

Porvoo is Finland’s second oldest city after Turku. It is located about 50 kilometers away from Helsinki perfect for a day trip from the Finnish capital. Buses from Kamppi bus station in Helsinki travel regularly to Porvoo; the trip takes less than an hour. During the summer months, visitors have a more scenic option: a round-trip…

Looking up at Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki, a long weekend in the Capital of Finland

Helsinki, and indeed Finland, might not be high on the list of places that people plan to visit but, this Northern European capital offers plenty of attractions, parks, islands and a relaxed atmosphere in a compact space that can be easily covered over a long weekend. One of the best ways to get around the…