Useful Links

Hi,

I still don’t have good internet connection in my place, so I’m struggling to post anything here.

But things will get better soon and I expect to post more often.

So this time I’ll just share some links that have been really useful (or just interesting) for me so far.

Weather Forecast

http://www.foreca.fi/Finland/Espoo

I check this daily. Although it doesn’t change much the way I’m dressing to go out, it does change my mindset when the temperature rises. However, this week has been the warmest since I’ve been here, but also the darkest one… Snowing and winding all the time. I miss the good old sunny days in which the temperature was -20°C.

Finland Forum

http://www.finlandforum.org/

This is reaaally useful for people living here or planning to move. It contains topics and discussions about every possible subject. And tips from locals or foreigners living here for a long time are very welcome!

This is Finland

http://www.finland.fi/

This one contains practical info about moving, studying and living in Finland. It also contains general information on several issues and some blog listing.

Transportation

http://www.hsl.fi/EN/passengersguide/goodtoknow/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.reittiopas.fi/en/

Ok, these are very important. And useful. I’ve been using a lot this journey planner. I’m still getting used to the names of the stations and the train lines. But I’ll learn by practice.  If you’re planning to use public transportation here (and you’re an over-planner like me), read the passenger guide. And use the journey planner, of course.

You Know You Have Been In Finland Too Long When…

http://www.hs.fi/english/extras/toolong

This one is funny! It’s an article from the English version of Helsingin Sanomat (they no longer has the English version, unfortunately) talking about “myths” of Finland and Finnish culture and people.

That’s it for today, hope it helps!

=)

PS: I forgot to mention that I follow Helsinki Tourism Office on Facebook (great events tips):
http://www.facebook.com/visithelsinki?ref=ts&fref=ts and BTW they just shared this amazing interactive map today: http://www.discoveringfinland.com/view-map/