Maritta Jones

Street Food in Helsinki

When summer arrives, Helsinki’s street food scene comes alive. From food trucks and bikes to…

A Souvenir with an Edge – the ‘Puukko’

While souvenir shopping is a universal standard for tourists, a knife as a souvenir may…

Visit St. Petersburg Visa-Free via Helsinki

Helsinki’s location makes it a great starting point for anyone who wants to explore the…

Ateneum Art Museum

The Ateneum Art museum appears on nearly every list of must-sees in Helsinki for good…

Oodi Library

Helsinki’s new central library Oodi opened on December 5, the eve of Finland’s 101st Independence Day, a fitting…

Lapinlahti Mental Hospital and Park – Hidden History in Helsinki

The Lapinlahti former psychiatric hospital stands poised on the edge of Lapinlahti Bay, a naturally…

Easter traditions in Finland

The joy of spring is eternal. There is something undeniably stirring about the renewal of…

Currency in Finland

The official currency in Finland is the euro (€). Banknotes and Coins Banknotes are issued…

Shopping at the Esplanade, Helsinki

The Esplanade is the green heart of Helsinki.  Running west from the Market Square and…