Tag - backpacking

Review: Mike’s Bike Tours, Amsterdam

Mike’s Bike Tours started in Amsterdam and is now franchised across the continent. They offer cheap, informative tours and bike hire, giving you a healthy way to see more of a city than if you were to walk it or go via the underground (not really an option in this waterlogged city). We’re greeted by a friendly and intelligent Dutch man whose accent is more Oxford...

Helsinki’s Hakaniemi Market is a treasure to experience

The Hakaniemi Market Square is one of several traditional open-air markets in Helsinki, Finland, set right on the iconic waterfront. After a sleepless night adjusting to the midnight sun, a coffee and fresh breakfast sounds like the perfect start to the day, so we prioritize a visit to the Hakaniemi Market Square as the ideal start for a day exploring Helsinki...