Category: Finland

Rudolf the Red Nose Entree and Crayfish in Finland

On By Wandering Off SomewhereIn Finland, Helsinki, travel writing13 Comments

In wandering around in a grocery store in Helsinki and in talking with our Finnish ambassador in the sauna (see previous post about Finland's sauna culture), we found out some very interesting things about the Finnish cuisine. Mainly the biggest difference between us (in Southern Louisiana) and them is that they eat reindeers. And moose. …

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Finding Jemina in Helsinki and Meeting the Finnish Ambassador in the Sauna

On By Wandering Off SomewhereIn Finland, travel tips, travel writing6 Comments

A Needle in A Haystack Our visit to Helsinki started slowly last week as we had a hard time getting acclimated. Mike wasn’t feeling well and I was tired because of pre-trip insomnia, as I tend not to sleep the day before we go on a trip out of nervousness and anticipation. We got to …

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