Dubai our first stopover on this very long journey and we went straight to the lounge for 3 hours to freshen up.
Dubai our first stopover on this very long journey and we went straight to the lounge for 3 hours to freshen up.
This stopover was for 4.5 hours and again we went straight for the lounge. John read some emails and I found a comfy spot under my jacket and slept for a little while.
Finally arrived in Helsinki, Lilla Roberts is home for the next few days.
This boutique hotel is decorated with the original art deco of the 1930s. Lilla Roberts is located amongst trendy designedRead more
We unpacked a few items before heading out for for a short walk to stretch the legs after sitting for so long on the plane . Yes, it is late, however, at this time of year it is more like dusk.
WeRead more
Christmas Markets are the first agenda item in our walk around the City.
Helsinki is the largest city in Finland and has a population of 1.4 million. Helsinki is in the northernmost corner of Europe and is on the Baltic Sea. The Helsinki Archipelago consists of over 300Read more
Now for some history at the City of Helsinki Museum which was different to other museums especially the children and the virtual reality section.
The museum documents and displays the history ofRead more
The Senate Square and its surroundings form a unique and cohesive example of Neoclassical architecture. The square is dominated by four buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel 1778-1840 HelsinkiRead more
Still walking around this beautiful city, there is just so much to take in and the photos do not show how pretty everything really is, especially at night. The department store window dressings areRead more