Helsinki

What only can be described as the Selfridges of Scandanavia - Stockmanns provides an excellent afternoon out for any taste. Apart from the fact it will take you a whole afternoon to look around with floors full of everything including half a floor dedicat...  Read review

A stroll over on a sunny sunday afternoon in May ended up in gentle thrill at the amusement park. The rides were baby-like, although the water ride (Hurjakuru) proved the most fun with us getting literally drenched! You have a rather long tram ride fro...  Read review

Earlier this year a local news item caught my eye; it was about changes to youth hostels in North Yorkshire, though the changes have been taking place all over the country in Youth Hostel Association establishments. The reporter visited the premises, show...  Read review

The central Stockmann store in Helsinki is essentially the Finnish equivalent of Harrods, I think! It's a massive department store, located just a couple of minutes walk from Rautatientori, or the Central Railway Station (which is handily next to the Cent...  Read review

Mc Donalds is a very well known fast food restaurant situated on newport road and in town. The service rate depends entirely on what day and time you come, however there are usually long queues to order. The service however is quite impressive and the wor...  Read review

Helsinki was not my choice. My partner had for a long time wanted to visit Finland's capital (he collects capital cities) and so I treated him for his 40th birthday. I wasn't against the idea, I just didn't really know anything about the place. We did buy...  Read review