Travel Guide: 48 hours in Helsinki, Finland
A ’48 hours in Helsinki’ guide to the capital of the world’s most contented nation, abundant in nature trails, lovely seashore, great design and gastronomy, a perfect short break to recharge.
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5 reasons to visit Europe on a sailboat
A sponsored round-up of five reasons to visit Europe on a sailboat, diving deep into the continent’s coastal gems and hidden islands drifting on cerulean waters toward ancient cities, via Yasido.com.
Finland: 6 Reasons Helsinki’s Flow Festival is Europe’s Pocket Coachella
A round-up of six reasons Helsinki’s Flow Festival is Europe’s pocket Coachella, for festival-going travellers guided by line-ups and site maps and the chance to meet music lovers in unlikely locations.
Norway: Bergen in winter makes for a spectacular short break.
A first-person feature on Bergen in winter, a spectacular short break to the picturesque west-coast Norwegian port, waking to gentle snowflakes decorating the quaint cobbled streets and Mount Floyen.
Cruise guide: Why the Baltic can still make waves with Oceania cruise company
A first-person cruise guide to sailing the Baltic with Oceania Cruises, whose Northern Realms cruise visited seven countries and nine calls in ten days across nine Baltic-coast nations, minus St Petersburg.
Iconic hikes in the Norwegian Fjords
A first-person feature on iconic hikes in the Norwegian fjords, arguing it is more rewarding to explore on foot than from a cruise deck, with exhilarating big ups and downs from the fjord edge, starting at Stavanger.
Rijeka and the Gulf of Kvarner, Croatia – European Capital of Culture
A first-person feature on Rijeka and the Gulf of Kvarner in Croatia, a 2020 European Capital of Culture drawing 19th-century aristocrats to opulent Hapsburg villas by the cobalt waters.
24 Hours In Oslo, Norway
A ’24 hours in Oslo’ guide to Norway’s small, pricey capital, the green capital of Europe that feels like a giant outdoor park with world-class museums and a year-round music scene.
Cruise Ship Review: Saga Cruises, Spirit of Discovery – Baltic Myths And Legends
A first-person review of a Baltic Myths and Legends cruise on Saga’s Spirit of Discovery, a 15-day voyage through Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia and Denmark that hooked two cruise first-timers.
Charter a boat and sail to these 5 sunny sailing destinations
A round-up of five sunny sailing destinations where you can charter a boat, alone or with a hired skipper, to glide over azure waters into hidden coves for swimming and cocktails.
