Before coming to Latvia, my couchsurfing host in Riga exchanged a few emails to me. She also suggested me to visit Kemeri National Park, which I absolutely loved. And she also suggested me to watch an opera or some concert, as it’s a part of...
One thing that left an impression to me about Riga was this bizarre style of art. I saw stood out from was this crazy art. I like architecture in general, although I know little about the terms or styles. From my understanding, Art...
Is renting a car necessary to travel in the Baltics? Is it easy to drive in the Baltic? Well, suppose you have an answer to both the questions, let me recommend you this car rental company- Green Motion. Why do I recommend it? Well, it was the...
Well, this is not really a tourist attraction, but I still want to talk about this place.
As a budget backpacker, you cannot miss this cheap dining place at one of the most beautiful old town in the world. At the center of the Old Town of Tallinn, you’d find a square where the Town Hall is situated. In this picture, you can see a...
Old Hansa? This name sounds so familiar, doesn’t it?
It’s now a medieval restaurant, and the building was actually used as a merchant house during Hanseatic League.
It’s pretty cool actually!
Before going to Tallinn, the immigration officer in Helsinki told me that I’d probably like Tallinn a lot (more than Copenhagen!). And well, I actually only had half a day in Tallinn, but I can say I like it as much as Copenhagen. It’s...
If you are traveling to the Baltics (Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia) then you are likely to discover LUX express and Simple Express. This is one of the two cheap bus service in the region. (The other is ecoline)
You can walk to most attractions in Helsinki. And since transportation is expensive (3 euros per ride or 8 euros for a day pass or 12 euros for 2-day pass), it’s good to know that you can walk to most places.
Why Go There? Suomenlinna is a fortress built in 17th century when Finland was a part of Sweden. It was built against Russia, the main threat of Sweden at that time. It is a UNESCO listed attraction, and the best of all is that it is FREE to land...
My first impression of Helsinki (coming from Stockholm) was the city looked a bit soviet and people were quiet. It doesn’t have the charm that Stockholm or Saint Petersburg had for me. And it didn’t have an old-town like Tallinn’s...
I only spent less than 72 hours in Stockholm… and because my couchsurfing host lived about an hour from the city center, I had to keep my schedule loose. I absolutely had a great time in Stockholm though! And while you may or may not...
Let me tell you where and when to take the shuttle bus to IKEA.
1. Helsinki Cathedral Helsinki cathedral, a Lutheran church, is built during 1830s by the square close to the fish market. It’s an iconic landmark of Helsinki, and it is free to enter. If you are lucky, you might encounter a free...
Even if you are not going to Skansen, it worth a trip to Djurgarden. And I’m glad that I went. It’s easy to go to Djurgarden from Slussen (where the old town is). And you will see a ferry stop like this. This is your port...
Not every country has a beautiful old town that’s so well preserved like Stockholm’s. And when you think of Stockholm, Gamla Stan will definitely come to your mind. The history of Gamla Stan can be traced back to 13th century...
For some reason Hotorshallen market seems to be a popular destination. The market even publishes a magazine! Situated just 3 minutes walk from Hotorget metro station, you can easily find this market.Hotorshallen market in general has three types of...
I usually buy things from the supermarket, and this is the basic skill for any backpacker to survive in a new country. You will always find something to eat in your budget. In Stockholm there’s COOP supermarket in many places (usually...
It is not a big museum, but it is close to the Old Town (between the old town and Sodermalm).
The Medieval Museum opens from 12 to 7pm, and it is FREE to enter now.
I kinda knew there’s an Oriental supermarket in Stockholm, what I didn’t know was how easily found it is.
