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I took the trip of a lifetime through Finland and the Baltic states. Here are 6 reasons why everyone should visit this part of the world.

Wendy Rose GouldDec 26, 2022, 16:41 IST

In Riga, Latvia, with my husband.Wendy Rose Gould

I spent two weeks in Finland and the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
In all of these places, I experienced culture, food, and sights in a short period of time.

In 2022, my husband and I spent two weeks in Helsinki, Finland, followed by a road trip through the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It was one of the best trips we've ever taken.

Me and my husband on our trip.Wendy Rose Gould

In 2022, my husband and I spent two weeks in Helsinki, Finland, followed by a road trip through the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It was one of the best trips we've ever taken.

Unlike other European countries I've visited, we were able to see many cultures, different cities, and varying landscapes in a short amount of time.

In the countryside of the Baltics.Wendy Rose Gould

Though close to each other, I thought each capital city we visited had its own distinct feel.

A street in Tallinn, Estonia, and a building in Helsinki, Finland.Wendy Rose Gould

I appreciated that we had so many opportunities to unwind and recharge as opposed to feeling like we had to do as much as possible in a short period of time.

We enjoyed remote stays and mushroom foraging as part of our travels.Wendy Rose Gould

I discovered that saunas are a huge part of the lifestyle in these countries and came to love them, too.

Wendy Rose Gould

In every country we visited, I thought we ate some of the best food I've ever tasted, and everything was cheaper than I thought it would be.

Meals we enjoyed on our trip.Wendy Rose Gould

I thought each country had fascinating history that I learned about through immersive exhibits.

Wendy Rose Gould

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