24 Hours in Tallinn and Estonia
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- Estonia
After arriving back in Helsinki from St. Petersburg, we directly embarked on a short and quite pleasant ferry across the Baltic Sea to Tallinn, Estonia. The ferry from the Eckerö Line looked more like a cruise ship, and had plenty of entertainment and free Wi-Fi to keep us busy. Upon disembarking at the Tallinn Ferry Terminal, it only took about 15 minutes to reach the city center by foot.
Top Foods from Russia
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- Russia
As we only had one night in St. Petersburg we sampled most of our Russian picks at a restaurant exclusively serving Russian cuisine. We were not disappointed with Masha and the Bear located just off the Nevsky Prospect main street. Grab a seat outside and enjoy people watching, while trying some delicious Russian dishes.
A Visa Free Visit to St. Petersburg
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- Russia
The cheapest way to experience St. Petersburg is by taking a ferry from Scandinavia. By using St. Peterline you can access Russia for 72 hours without having to obtain a visa. Depending on your nationality, this will save you around $100, plus you also don’t have to spent any time applying for a visa, as it is granted on arrival. We decided to stay two days, as we also wanted to see a Russian ballet.
Top Foods from Finland
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- Finland
Similar to its neighbor Sweden, fish also has a strong presence in the local Finish cuisine. The market on Market Square and the Old Market in Helsinki turned out to be a great foodie playground with plenty of options to try Finnish specialties.
Top Things to do in Finland: A City Break to Helsinki
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- Finland
Helsinki is quite a lively city, especially during summer. The cafés and park benches are filled with people enjoying their salad lunches, ice creams, and frappes. Tourists stroll through the markets looking for a souvenir or Finnish bite to eat, enjoying the capital’s churches, squares, monuments, and malls.
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