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Finland

Helsinki: a modern and functional city

Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. The city has over 650 thousand inhabitants, while the metropolitan area exceeds one million. Helsinki is located in the extreme south of Finland along the Baltic Sea coast. The city extends over some peninsulas and on islands overlooking the coast. Helsinki was founded by the Swedes […]

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Finland

Tampere: a city in the center of the Finnish lakes area

Tampere is a city of over 200 thousand inhabitants, which with the metropolitan area reaches 350 thousand inhabitants. This is one of the most important cities in Finland. Tampere is located in the central area of southern Finland, in the famous Finnish lake region. The cities is located between the lakes Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi about […]

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Finland

How to get to Finland. Flights to Finland

HOW TO GET TO FINLAND: FLIGHTS AND AIRPORTS The fastest and most comfortable way to get to Finland is by plane. Finland’s largest and most important airport is Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)). Flights from the main European cities and the rest of the world connected with Finland pass through this airport. In addition, flights […]

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Finland

Finland power plugs and sockets, telephones

FINLAND: DOCUMENTS Travel Documents: EU-nationals to enter Finland just need to be in possession of an identity card or passport. Minors may enter Finland if they have their own passport / identity card. For nationals of most countries the required travel document for entry in Finland is a valid passport. For some countries a visa is required […]

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Faroe Islands

How to get to Faroe Islands. Flights to Faroe Islands

HOW TO GET TO FAROE ISLANDS: FLIGHTS AND AIRPORTS The most comfortable way to get to the Faroe Islands is without a doubt the plane. The only international airport in the Faroe Islands is located in the southern part of the island of Vágar. All international air connections and helicopter flights connecting the various islands […]

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Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands power plugs and sockets, telephones

FAROE ISLANDS DOCUMENTS Travel Documents: Nordic countries: Citizens of these countries do not need a passport or visa, but they must carry an identity document. EU-Countries, Schengen-countries and other countries: All residents of these countries must carry a valid passport. Children and minors must have their own passport. A visa is required for a stay of […]

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Estonia

The climate of Tallinn: when to go to Tallinn

Tallinn has a continental climate with cold, long, dark winters – in this season the average temperature of February is about -5 ° C, but in the colder months the temperature can drop to -30 ° C – and short and relatively mild summers, the average summer temperature is around 17 ° C. In winter […]

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Estonia

Tallinn: the most beautiful of the Baltic capitals

Tallinn is a city of about 570 thousand inhabitants – of which: Estonians 54.8%, Russians 36.6%, Ukrainians 3.6%, Belarusians 1.9%, Others 3.1% – the city is the capital of Estonia and an important port in the Gulf of Finland. Tallin was founded by the Danes in 1219, who built a fortress there. In 1285 the […]

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Estonia

How to get to Estonia. Flights to Estonia

HOW TO GET TO ESTONIA: FLIGHTS AND AIRPORTS The plane is the fastest and most comfortable way to get to Estonia. The most important airport is that of Tallinn-Ülemiste (TLL), this is the only point of arrival for tourists who come from abroad by plane. Flights from various European capitals arrive at Tallinn airport including […]

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Estonia

Estonia power plugs and sockets, telephones

ESTONIA DOCUMENTS Travel Documents: Passport or identity card are required for entry in Estonia of European citizen. Children and minors must have their own passport / identity card. For nationals of most countries the required travel document for entry in Estonia is a valid passport. For some countries a visa is required for stays longer than 90 days. […]

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Denmark

The climate of Copenhagen: when to go to Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a kind of oceanic climate, with variable weather in all seasons, however, mitigated by the influence of the Gulf Stream. In the spring months of April and May, the climate is mild, while in June to August is pretty hot. The city has a climate very variable which results in time often unstable […]

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Denmark

Copenhagen: royal palaces, gardens and an old port

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and with about five hundred thousand inhabitants (over one million the metropolitan area) the largest city in the country. The city is located by the sea along the east coast of the island of Sjælland and partly on the island of Amager. The capital of Denmark is located opposite […]

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Denmark

How to get to Denmark. Flights to Denmark

AIRPORTS AND FLIGHTS TO DENMARK The country’s main airport is Copenhagen airport (Copenhagen-Kastrup) from which flights depart for most of the European and world destinations. Another popular international airport is located in Billund, about 250 km from Copenhagen, near Legoland on the Jutland peninsula. Other Danish international airports are Aarhus, Aalborg, Karup and Odense. Major […]

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Denmark

Denmark power plugs and sockets, telephones

DENMARK DOCUMENTS Travel Documents: As of March 25, 2001 Denmark is among the countries of the Schengen Pact, to this date, are no longer made ​​border controls for travelers coming from another member state of the Schengen area. To enter Denmark, European citizens must present their passport or identity card valid for foreign travel. Children and […]

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Brazil

The climate of Porto Alegre: when to go to Porto Alegre

The climate of Porto Alegre is sub-tropical humid highly variable but with regular rainfall, hot and humid summers and mild winters. Temperatures, as compared to other locations in Brazil, vary greatly due to the position very south of the city. The average maximum temperatures vary between 30 ° C during the months of January and February to […]