Articles written by Satu Susanna Rommi

As Burma opens up and an increasing number of independent travellers are visiting this beautiful country, where should a first-time visitor go?

Apr 21, 2012 - Satu Susanna Rommi

If you visit Finland during Easter, forget about shopping: shops close for most of the weekend. What can you do in Helsinki at Easter?

Mar 20, 2012 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Chiang Mai, Thailand, has more than 300 Buddhist temples. One of the biggest and most famous is Wat Chedi Luang in the heart of the old city.

Feb 23, 2012 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Helsinki, Finland is a World Design Capital 2012. Helsinki and other Finnish cities will host design-related events and projects throughout the year.

Jan 27, 2012 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Shop for second hand books, jewellery, clothes, vegetarian shoes, freshly made fudge, gifts and crafts in North Laine, Brighton.

Dec 7, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

The centrepiece on Brighton Beach, the Palace Pier is a mix of Victorian heritage, fish & chips, games arcades, thrill rides and deck chairs with sea views.

Nov 27, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Visiting Helsinki, Finland on a small budget is a challenge, but there are ways to save on accommodation and sightseeing. Just don't expect cheap drinks!

Nov 18, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Christmas markets in Finland start at the end of November. The biggest Christmas markets 2011 include traditional markets in Helsinki and in Turku.

Oct 1, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Finnish design products are popular souvenirs and gifts, but if your budget does not stretch to designer glass, try these alternative Finnish gifts.

Aug 31, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Finland has four distinctively different seasons. In the summer temperature can climb above +25 °C, in winter it can drop below -30 °C.

Jul 31, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

The 18th century sea fortress Suomenlinna, located on a group of islands outside Helsinki, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Finland.

Jun 26, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

See the Midnight Sun in Lapland, check out Finland's weird festivals, explore the Scandinavian Islands or join traditional Nordic Midsummer celebrations.

May 20, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Tango is popular in Finland, but Finnish tango is different from the original Argentinian version: Northern melancholy replaces South American passion.

Apr 1, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Green travel in Scandinavia is easy and fun. Travel by public transport is a pleasure and the natural wilderness offers many destinations for eco holidays.

Mar 24, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Ferries and trains are both convenient and affordable ways to travel between the Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Mar 14, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Scandinavia travel tips: how to travel to Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland by plane, ferry, bus, train or car.

Feb 17, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Many Finnish Easter foods originate from Russian Orthodox Easter traditions. Local specialities include the strange-looking but hugely popular mämmi.

Feb 5, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Finnish Easter traditions are partly Christian and partly pagan, and many are inspired by the Easter traditions of the Orthodox Church.

Jan 29, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Wat Pho is the oldest of Bangkok temples and houses the famous statue of the Reclining Buddha. It is also a centre for learning traditional Thai massage.

Jan 19, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

The Stockholm Archipelago in Sweden and Finland's Åland Islands and Turku Archipelago are made up of more than 90 000 islands: the Scandinavian Islands.

Jan 17, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep near Chiang Mai belongs to the holiest Buddhist temples in North Thailand. This hillside temple dates back to the 14th century.

Jan 11, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Norway's landscape, with its mountains and fjords, is made for great rail journeys. Norway's railways have some of Europe's most scenic train routes.

Jan 11, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

After visiting Turku, the European Capital of Culture 2011, head to the Turku Archipelago, visit Old Rauma or take the kids to the Moominworld in Naantali.

Jan 6, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Turku in southwest Finland is one of the European Capitals of Culture 2011. Here are the top five tourist attractions in Turku.

Jan 3, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Turku, on Finland's South-West coast, is one of the European Capitals of Culture 2011. The city celebrates with events throughout the year.

Jan 2, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Visit the Nuuksio National Park, explore Finland's third largest city, Tampere or the medieval old city in Porvoo, or take a ferry to Tallinn in Estonia.

Dec 17, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Youth hostels, working holidays, volunteer holidays and couchsurfing are all ways to find cheap accommodation in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Dec 13, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Events, activities and things to do in Iceland this winter: enjoy a Viking feast, visit the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa or join a winter whale-watching tour.

Dec 6, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Where to shop for Christmas gifts in Helsinki, the best Helsinki Christmas markets and places to visit in Helsinki in the run-up to the holidays.

Nov 29, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Stay in the Swedish ice hotel, rent a cottage for the summer holidays or spend a weekend in a castle: here are some special places to stay in Sweden.

Nov 18, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Instead of booking a hotel in Finland, stay in a summer cottage by a lake, sleep in a snow hotel or rent a glass igloo in Lapland.

Nov 11, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

This book is a short introduction to the esoteric teachings of Benjamin Creme about the emergence of World Teacher, Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom.

Nov 11, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Dog sleigh rides, snowmobile safaris, Northern Lights holidays and traditional Christmas markets: here are the best things to do in Norway in winter.

Nov 10, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

From Christmas and New Year celebrations to free ice-skating, here are some of the best free attractions and activities in Helsinki this winter.

Nov 3, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Enjoy the festive spirit and shop for unique Christmas gifts at Christmas Markets in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark.

Oct 20, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Shop for handicrafts and last-minute gifts, sample Finnish Christmas foods and enjoy the festive spirit at traditional Christmas fairs in Finland.

Oct 14, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Find out about the history of lavender cultivation and all about French lavender uses and benefits in the Musée de la Lavande in Ardèche, France.

Oct 14, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Christmas is the most important holiday in Finland and traditional Finnish Christmas foods are a key part of the festivities on Christmas Eve.

Oct 6, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Tips for kayaking or canoeing the Ardèche Gorges from Vallon Pont d'Arc: when to go, what to bring and how to organize a trip down the Ardèche River.

Oct 5, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Vallon Pont d'Arc in Ardèche, France, is the starting point for kayaking down the Ardèche Gorges and for hiking in the Gorges de l'Ardèche nature reserve.

Oct 4, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

When is the best time to visit Norway? What is the weather in Norway like in the summer and in the winter? How to pack for a holiday in Norway?

Sep 29, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Visiting Stockholm in the next few months? Here are some fun events, festivals and things to do in the city from a beer festival to Christmas markets.

Sep 24, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Cutting a hole in the ice on a frozen lake and swimming in the freezing water sounds mad, but over 100 000 Finns go ice swimming in the winter every week.

Sep 21, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Finnish design stores right in the heart of Helsinki: where to go shopping for Marimekko, Iittala, Aarikka and Arabia (and the famous Moomin mugs).

Sep 2, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Christmas is one of the most important (if not the most important) holidays in Sweden. Like in other Nordic countries, it is celebrated on Christmas Eve.

Aug 26, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Winter activities in the Finnish Lapland: dog sled tours, Santa holidays, Northern Lights, snowmobile safaris and cross country skiing.

Aug 23, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Planning to visit Sweden this winter? Here are some of the best winter activities and fascinating places to see in Sweden during the winter months.

Aug 19, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Explore Sweden's countryside, lakes, forests and national parks, the wilderness in Lapland and the islands in the archipelagos around Gothenburg.

Jul 27, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Three daily trains travel between Finland and Russia. Comfortable express trains connect Helsinki, Finland to St. Petersburg and Moscow in Russia.

Jul 20, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Finns cannot live without saunas. Most hotels, spas and swimming pools in Helsinki have saunas and there are also a few unique public saunas in Helsinki.

Jul 10, 2010 - Satu Susanna Rommi