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Dog Sledding in Lapland
Living My Dreams and Going Dog Sledding
The Lux Festival
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Finally Going Ice Swimming
Facing My Fears and Going Ice Swimming (And Freezing My Feet Off!)
Walking on Ice
Walking on Ice: Kinda Like Walking on Sunshine
Ukraine Travel Tips
Traveling in Ukraine: An Overwhelming and Incredible Experience
Tips for Traveling in Belarus
Traveling in Belarus: What You Should Know
Story Time: They Wouldn't Let Me In!
Almost Getting Denied Entry into Belarus
The Secret Tool Called Secret Flying
Shhhh... It's a Secret!
Great European Weekend Trips
Weekend Trips: The Best Cities For a Getaway
An Extrovert Thanks to Finland and Travel
Still an Introvert But Learning How to Extrovert
Dealing With Harassment
Traveling to Countries Where Harassment is Common and Still Enjoying the Experience
Traveling Overweight in Europe
Overweight in Europe: How to Enjoy Yourself and Keep Traveling
Hiking in Finland
The Great Outdoors ... With or Without Snow
Celebrating Finland 100
Enjoying All of the Celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of Finnish Independence
Finnish Parks
Why Parks in Finland Are So Amazing
Trying to Like Sauna in Finland
How to Survive Finnish Sauna: A Tale by a Sauna-Hater
Living in the Snow
Living in the Snow: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Tips for Traveling in Moscow
Moscow: A Complicated City for Tourism With an Incredible History
Tips for Traveling in Morocco
How to Travel in Morocco and Have a Good Time
Fine Dining at the White Rabbit
The White Rabbit: One of the Best Restaurants in the World
Hammam in Morocco
Experiencing Hammam and Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Vacationing With A Finnish Family
The Finnish Countryside: The Perfect Getaway Vacation
The Joys of Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets: The Best Time to Travel
Dealing With the Language Barrier in Russia
How to Overcome a Difficult Language Barrier
Experiencing My First Culture Shock
Culture Shock: Why I Chose to Embrace It and Value It
All This Thanks To Italy
Italy: Where My Love of Travel Began
My Favorite Travel Photos
The Photos of My Travels That I Love
Moving Home to California
Readjusting to Life in the US
What I Have Learned Since Moving to Finland
Living in Finland: 5 Lessons That I Have Learned
Finally Growing Up
Growing Up Through Travel: Why I Finally Feel Like an Adult
How Travel Made Me a Strong Independent Woman
Becoming A Strong Independent Woman Thanks to Travel and Changing for the Better
The Wonders of Travel Blogging
How Travel Blogging Inspired Me
Drinking in Finland
Drinking in Finland: How Finns Handle Their Alcohol
Alcohol Laws in Finland
Figuring Out the Strict Laws for Buying Alcohol in Finland
Why I Love Finnish Sunsets
Finnish Sunsets: The Brilliantly Bright Side of Early Sunsets
The Struggle of Living in the Dark in Finland
Winter in Finland: When You Don't See the Sun for Months
Traveling With Germaphobia
Traveling as a Germaphobe: Some Tips on Enjoying Your Adventure
Drinking While Traveling
Drinking and Traveling as a Solo Female Traveler: Why I Avoid It
What to See in Etretat
Etretat: An Impressionist's Dream
The Ferry to Estonia and Finnish Drinking
Party Boat in Finland: A Booze Cruise and a Beer Run
What to See and Do in San Francisco
San Francisco: Every European's Favorite West-Coast City
Safety in Finland
Is Finland as Safe as They Say It Is?
One of the main reasons why I moved to Finland is because it is known for being a relatively safe country. There are very few instances of violence, and as a woman, I can walk home at any time and not be harassed. And I love that about Finland. But it is interesting to compare my ideas of safety to the ideas of the Finns. So here is the truth about safety in Finland.
No Harassment
As a woman, there is no major harassment that you would experience in other countries. You can walk around and people won't follow you. Men don't catcall. And women are relatively free. This might just be Finnish nature to not draw attention to yourself or its because people actually respect each other here. No matter what it is, I have really enjoyed this as a woman. Sure there will always be some people that act up, but they are relatively few here compared to other countries where it is the norm.
The Bad Parts of Town
After living in Paris and growing up near San Francisco, I really don't consider to have any bad parts of town. I feel safe wherever I go here. Even in the creepiest places, I still feel 80% safer than I would in Paris or San Francisco. But what is funny is that many Finns avoid certain parts of town because it is known to be the bad part of town. Sure there are some people that drank too much and throw beer bottles at walls. Or there are people on drugs. But generally they stick to themselves and their friends group rather than interact with strangers. So you can easily stay safe without much effort in these parts of town. Even walking through the train station late at night is relatively safe compared to walking through a train station in Paris during the day. So maybe it's just my experiences, but I feel safe in Finland.
Just the Drunks
The only people that are concerning are the drunks or the drug addicts. But usually they keep to themselves. They are the ones most likely to harass you, but they are usually too drunk to keep it up for long. They are also what make the "bad parts of town" so sketchy. But generally they just hang out with themselves. Sure they might accidentally bump into you, sure some may ask you for money, and sure they are always loud. But in Helsinki, that is as bad as it gets. So I will gladly take the Finnish safety.
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