Off to the cold, Finland awaits!
In and around Helsinki, Finland
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After an amazing two weeks spent with my close friend Sari in Portland, Oregon I find myself packing my well traveled backpack once again for a first time visit to Finland. This is also my first visit to Europe, a Continent that I have dreamed of traveling too for many years and to know I'm experiencing it in a situation of deeper connection makes it even more of an exciting adventure for me.
So I slowly await a 28 hour day of travel to a country currently surrounded by white snow, cross-country skiing, daily saunas', fresh seafood, proud people, and the current love of my life. Off to Finland where I will experience a dream come true.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Taki
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Northern train 'Round midnight
Well I arrived safe, sound, and on time at Helsinki airport. Although I missed the Northern train connection after getting off th... Continue reading »
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The Southern Idustrial Port of Kotva
Sari organized a short day trip South to visit her Grandmother in the large Port town of Kotva. Her very warm and hospitable Grandmoth... Continue reading »
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Sari's Hometown
The small quiet and peaceful town of Kouvola where Sari grew up accommodates around 35,000 people if you include the outer parts of th... Continue reading »
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