Finland Part two. Or I’ve got a Helsinki feeling

One of the aspects of Stockholm I found so appealing was the abundance of preserved buildings. Though you see many Neoclassical buildings from the 19th century, Stockholm retains a broad range of architecture with structures ranging from the late Renaissance …

Finally Finland. Or, to Helsinki and back – part 2

We were still crossing the Baltic Sea when I ended the previous post with Finland holding its first local elections between 17 and 28 December 1918. But the Finns weren’t quite done with the electoral process. So, let’s pick up …

Finally Finland. Or, to Helsinki and back

It’s late Thursday afternoon on my eighteenth day away from home and here’s my remaining itinerary: Tonight: Ride the ferry overnight across the Baltic Sea from Stockholm to Helsinki; Friday morning: Arrive in Helsinki; Three hour guided bus tour; Friday …