Tours, Things To Do & Day Trips

One of Helsinki’s most notable landmarks, the Uspenski Cathedral should be on everyone’s list of things to see in Finland’s capital. Completed in 1868, it is reportedly the largest Orthodox Church in Western Europe. Though Finland may not exactly qualify as ‘west’. But whatever the status of that record, the church is a spectacular sight.

Tsar Peter of Russia had a well-known impact on St. Petersburg, Russia, the city that bears his name. What is less well-known is the strong influence he had on Helsinki. Peter had been dead for more than a hundred years by the time construction began on Helsinki’s famed Lutheran Cathedral. But the architectural stamp his [...]

Esplanadi Boulevard, Esplanade Park… However it’s called, everyone agrees that this section of Helsinki near the center of town is a tourist delight.

Suomen is derived from the Finnish word for the people of Finland. In Swedish, they’re known as Finns. Yet, ironically, the island fortress off the coast was founded by Swedes, but carries the Finnish name. Confused?

Few major cities can offer a natural, forested park as a tourist attraction. Nuuksio National Park in Helsinki is a great exception to that fact. Full of astounding plant and animal life, it is just one more thing that makes Finland’s capital exceptional.

Far from the largest, even in northern Europe, Helsinki Zoo is nevertheless a must-not-miss sight for tourists. The setting alone is worth a visit. Helsinki Zoo is located on Korkeasaari, a small round island, one of over a hundred that dot the landscape in and around Finland.

Helsinki is a relatively young city by European standards. Founded in 1550, it became the capital just about 200 years ago. Yet Finland itself is ancient. This contrast is nowhere better explained and demonstrated than at The National Musuem, or the Suomen Kansallismuseo as it’s known to the natives. Separated into different sections, it offers [...]

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Maybe you are tired of staying home for New Year’s Eve but still want to spend time with the family. Have you thought about a family vacation? Here are some popular New Year’s destinations for you and the kids.

The California Palace of the Legion of Honor is an art experience inside and out. Housing a fine collection, the museum is located on a stellar site with breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Visitors to San Francisco have a choice of three major options when seeking an aquarium. Fortunately, there’s no way to go wrong – all three are terrific.

There are many interesting things to see in San Francisco for those interested in science and nature.