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- Asia and the Middle East
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Where I’ve been
My travel blog
- Asia and the Middle East
- Europe
  - Northern Europe
  - Russia
About

Finland

Our Helsinki stopover

Helsinki brings sea fortresses, island boat tours, stunning cathedrals and reindeers for dinner.

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