A few days in Helsinki and Tallinn: the unique experience of the ferry ride across the Baltic Sea
La Baltique Helsinki to Tallinn Saturday, April 18, 2014. Departure of the 8 o’clock speed boat from Helsinki to Tallinn. Passengers are not yet quite awake. The smell of coffee and warm croissants. An atmosphere of routine, like a shuttle, with…
A few days in Tallinn: the outdoor museum at Kopli Laht
Eesti Vabaohumuuseum : dans cette maison rouge une incroyable boutique … The question has been in my mind for a few days: why is it that in the Nordic countries, the houses are mostly made of wood, and predominantly of the same dark red…
A few days in Tallinn: a city with a rich medieval history
Une ville très touristique … April 19, 2014. Our ferry is to depart from Helsinki at 8:00 this morning. There are several lines to take you to Tallinn across the Baltic Sea, or to other destinations such as Saint-Petersburg, Stockholm, Riga,…
A few days in Helsinki: a city wide open to the Baltic Sea
Suomenlinna : les fortifications avec au loin Tuomiorkirkko In the winter, the Baltic Sea is frozen. You can actually walk on the surface, or go cross-country skiing, or dig a hole through the ice to try catch some fish. In the spring, the…
A few days in Helsinki: a city under Russian and Swedish influence
Helsinki : vue de Uspenskin katedraali et de la baie depuis l’hôtel Haven As our sharp readers have noticed, we love South-East Asia, but also, with no relation, we love Northern Europe. April 17, 2014. We catch an early morning flight from…
A few days in Helsinki: escapade to Porvoo
Les maisons rouges au bord de la rivière à Porvoo April 18, 2014. Waking up in Helsinki. The atmosphere in Helsinki is calm and serene, the air is pure. In Helsinki, it feels like all stress is cleansed by the Baltic winds. Great breakfast at the…