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13 Unique Free Things to Do in Helsinki Year Round

Posted by By Krista 18 December 2020
Helsinki is notoriously known as an expensive city to visit. But there are a lot of free things to do to keep you within your budget too.
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The Best Things to Do in Helsinki in September

Posted by By Krista 25 September 2019
Thinking of visiting Helsinki? There are lots of great things to do here, and the food scene is incredible too.
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Hi, my name is Krista. I love travelling to historic destinations and eating local dishes along the way. I hope you follow along with my travels!

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Stratford may be one of the most popular cities in Stratford may be one of the most popular cities in Ontario in the summer thanks to the @stratfest but it’s pretty awesome in October/November too! 🫶🏼 Start the day with breakfast at @fostersinn before walking around the downtown area, then grab a drink from @revelstratford before heading to the river for a nice autumnal walk 🍂 Have you been to Stratford, Ontario before? 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #straford #visitstratfordon #stratfordon #stratfordontario #ontariotravel #travelblogger #ontario #perthcounty #visitcanada #canadatravel #kristatheexplorer #travel #coupleswhotravel
From the towering CN Tower to its bustling markets From the towering CN Tower to its bustling markets and trendy neighbourhoods, Toronto offers just the right mixture of scenic beauty and urban energy 🤩 If you’re planning to spend a weekend in Toronto, you’ll find that there’s a lot to fit into your itinerary 👍🏼 What’s your favourite place to visit in Toronto? 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #toronto #cntower #torontoblogger #visittoronto #torontotravel #visitcanada #canadatravel #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #torontolifestyle #ontario #exploreontario #todotoronto
Did you know Toronto has a pretty vibrant food sce Did you know Toronto has a pretty vibrant food scene? 🤤 Every type of cuisine can be found in the city, and you’ll come across a lot of unique cafes and snack spots in Toronto too 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #toronto #torontofoodblog #torontofoodies #visittoronto #ontariotravel #canadatrip #travelblogger #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #foodporn #torontofoods #downtowntoronto
One place in Canada that never fails to disappoint One place in Canada that never fails to disappoint is Niagara Falls 😍 If you’re planning a trip to Niagara Falls in the summer, you’ll find it very overcrowded though 😅 I’d suggest booking your trip in September or October when there are less people and you don’t need to line up for the main attractions 💦 The autumn colours also make everything look even more impressive! 🍂 Have you travelled to Niagara Falls yet? 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #niagara #niagarafalls #niagarafallscanada #canadatrip #canadatravel #ontario #ontariotravel #kristatheexplorer #travelblogger #travel #niagararegion #visitcanada #bucketlist
Want to know one of the best ways to save money in Want to know one of the best ways to save money in Niagara Falls? 🤑 The Niagara Parks Adventure Pass Plus gives you access to most of the main attractions in Niagara Falls, all for $109 🎟️ The pass can be used over as many days as you like, and it includes free parking, a three-day bus pass, and access to the Falls Incline Railway 🛤️ On top of this, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Takes Flight, the White Water Walk, and the Whirlpool Aero Car (plus other attractions) are included in this pass too 😎 Have you visited Niagara Falls before? 🇨🇦 • • • • • • • • • • #niagarafalls #niagaraparks #niagara #niagarafallscanada #ontario #canadatrip #canadatravel #ontarioforyou #ontariotravel #niagarafallsontario #kristatheexplorer #traveltips #travelblogger #girlslovetravel #budgettravel
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