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North Karelia, Couple travel
Unfortunately I can not recommend any attractions, we only had time to stop at Petrozavodsk and visit a couple of cafes there (those were not very impressive). That was our second backpacking trip and we mostly enjoyed the beauty of the karelian nature. We climbed the mountain Vottovaara, and even spent one night on the top of it. Our trip lasted like 5 days, and we had our tent with us so we spent nothing on hotel, and the only food we had was either sublimates or snacks. I recommend it to everybody who wants to explore northern nature but don't want to go to Teriberka or sth like that. Karelia is very stony and monumental, it is also dangerous - there are woolfs, bears, swamps, but there is also a lot of berries and beautiful landscapes. If you dare, go!
Posted: October 26, 2025Finland, Solo travel
My overall experience made me want to come back again as I didn’t spend enough time in Helsinki. It is a very expensive city which is something that you should keep in mind. but overall the atmosphere was very nice, I did feel safe during the day although not so much during the night.
Posted: October 8, 2025Helsinki, Solo travel
100% safe. people get drunk at the evening but they aren't dangerous. they only stinks. super cold in winter. weather nice on summer, you can easily have a swim. food is expensive but affordable, have fun
Posted: August 25, 2025How safe is Finland for women?
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Based on 194 local experiences
Jyvaskyla
I think Jyväskylä is usually pretty safe and I haven’t had any bad experineces in here! Maybe at night time is not that safe and I have heard some bad experiences from other people but generally it is usually safe!
Posted: November 25, 2025Central Finland
Central Finland is a quite safe place to travel to. Most of the crime that occurs here happens in sertain type of settings for example if people have unresolved problems with each others. It is quite safe to live and explore Central Finland.
Posted: November 20, 2025
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Lahti
Lahti is pretty safe both during night and daytime. It’s a small city close to Helsinki. Overall Finland is a safe country for women and solo travelers. I’ve never felt unsafe anywhere
Posted: November 13, 2025Safety in Finland
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Hamina
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Hiya, My name is Kata and I keep saying that I’m travelling around but mostly I just end up in places and get stuck there. Not that much actual travel happening but good places and good people most part of the year.
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Linh
Helsinki
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Hi! I'm Linh from Vietnam and I live in Helsinki. I like cooking, baking, playing the piano, learning about cultures and the local cuisine when travelling. Would love to connect with you! 😊
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Kata
Hamina
About me
Hiya, My name is Kata and I keep saying that I’m travelling around but mostly I just end up in places and get stuck there. Not that much actual travel happening but good places and good people most part of the year.
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Linh
Helsinki
About me
Hi! I'm Linh from Vietnam and I live in Helsinki. I like cooking, baking, playing the piano, learning about cultures and the local cuisine when travelling. Would love to connect with you! 😊
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