Tag: Helsinki

• Catching the bus to Lammassaari for a country walk

  I decided to get out of the city for a little and enjoy some country air. Lammassaari is an island nature reserve a twenty minute bus ride from Helsinki city centre. So I put on my boots and my new Estonian socks and headed out. It was easy to get to in the 71 bus…

  thegaywidower

  August 21, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  birdwatching, discovery, Finland, gay, Helsinki, Lammassaari, making connections, nature reserve, solo, the extraordinary, travel

• A night out

  Last night “the girls” took me out for an evening at Helsinki’s evening festival. I had first met them on my language course in Florence. They were so welcoming to a random stranger and during the past couple of days had kept me posted with interesting things to see in Helsinki. I didn’t feel such…

  thegaywidower

  August 18, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  discovery, Drag shows, Finland, friendship, gay, gin, Helsinki, jazz, making connections, solo, travel

• In Helsinki

  I e arrived in Helsinki. Bustling and interesting. I’m loving some of the Victorian and thirties architecture. It’s hot and sunny … 24 degrees. I e booked into the hostel and found my bunk … it seems fine. It’s A very boho neighbourhood near the city centre surrounded by cool bars. I’ll go out exploring…

  thegaywidower

  August 15, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  architecture, culture, discovery, Finland, gay, Helsinki, hostels, solo, travel