Travelling on a ferry across the Baltic Sea between Finland and Sweden is always like a mini getaway. Many of the Finns and Swedes are used to this journey, often an overnight voyage, and do it either for the sake of the cruise itself or perhaps to spend a day in the neighbouring capital. [Read more…]
Matka 2012 at Exhibition and Convention Centre
The Nordic Travel Fair 2012 organised at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre on 19–22 January 2012 brings together people interested in travelling. Almost 1,100 exhibitors from more than 70 countries ensure an impressive start for the travel year. The exotic Madagaskar, Uganda and Trinidad and Tobago are now participating for the first time. Also the popularity of domestic tourism is obvious as all of Finland is present in miniature size. The Nordic Travel Fair’s Pearl of Finland, World Design Capital 2012 Helsinki, invests on the fair strongly. [Read more…]