My year of islands
Born and bred in an island nation, perhaps it’s no surprise that I’ve got a penchant for islands. And looking back on my travels this year,…
Porvoo: a medieval town
Finland has six medieval towns, and when I visited recently I was lucky enough to visit two of them, both within easy reach of Helsinki. Founded…
Helsinki’s quiet places
Even for those who aren’t church-goers, the great churches and cathedrals of the world hold a certain allure. They are quiet and beautiful spaces, respite from…
My Finland favourites
Finland is a country that’s still a mystery to many people, but it’s being tipped as a travel hot spot next year as it celebrates 100…
