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Kourion archaeological site is a great day trip from Limassol. Ancient Hellenic, Roman and early Christian period ruins, mosaics and awesome seaviews. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Sights in Cyprus: Ancient Kourion

Published: January 16, 2019

Ancient Kourion near Limassol is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Cyprus.

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Nomadic Christmas is this year spent in Nicosia, Cyprus. Introducing shortly also Agios Tychon village and the ancient city of Amathus. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Christmas time in Cyprus

Published: December 23, 2018

Christmas in Nicosia, Cyprus. Introducing shortly also Agios Tychon village and the ancient city of Amathus.

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Is it possible to travel in UAE on budget? In this post we open up all the costs of our 11 days trip in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah Emirates. | FinnsAway Travel blog

Cost summary:11 days in UAE

Published: December 17, 2018

Cost summary of our trip in the Emirates, showing that it’s possible to travel there on a budget.

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Short travel guide on how to get from Abu Dhabi International Airport or city center to the Emirates of Sharjah and Ajman using public transportation. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

UAE: From Abu Dhabi to Sharjah

Published: December 12, 2018

Short travel guide on how to get from Abu Dhabi to the Emites of Sharjah and Ajman.

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Tasting local artisan beers is one of our hobbies in new cities. But what is craft beer, and how to get started with beer tasting and rating beer? | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Beginner’s guide to beer tasting​

Published: November 24, 2018

Short guide on how to taste and rate beer, and to what is craft beer overall.

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How to make a day trip from Batumi to Machakhela National Park and Makhakhela Gun Road. Hiking routes and sights like waterfalls, arched stone bridges and fortress ruins in Makhakhela River valley. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Georgia: Daytrips from Batumi – Machakhela Valley

Published: November 20, 2018

Day trip from Batumi to Machakhela National Park and hiking above the river valley.

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Getting a 30 days visa to Azerbaijan is nowadays a quick and simple process. Read how citizens of 95 countries can apply via Asan Viza electronic visa portal. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

E-Visa to Azerbaijan

Published: November 17, 2018

Quick guide on how to apply a visa to Azerbaijan using the electronic visa portal.

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First impressions of Azerbaijan, after crossing the Matsimi-Postbina border and arriving in beautiful Shaki. Friendly people, old Ladas, mountain views. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF AZERBAIJAN

Published: November 3, 2018

Greetings from Azerbaijan between Europe and Asia, and first impressions of this welcoming country full of Ladas.

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Yerevan, the capital of Armenia is one of the oldest cities in the world. Yerevan 2800 year anniversary was a colorful festival that filled the city streets. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Armenia: Celebrating Yerevan 2800 years

Published: October 29, 2018

We traveled to Armenian capital just in time to take part in Yerevan 2800 years festival, what a party!

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Is traveling and living abroad as nomad expensive? How to combine doing sports and traveling? Check out our monthly travel costs and sports diaries. | FinnsAway travel blog

New monthly cost and sport diaries

Published: October 9, 2018

Monthly diaries about detailed travel costs and sports have been added to the site.

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Batumi, Georgian beach holiday hub, is developing quickly. | FinnsAway Travel Blog

Batumi, Georgian gem by the Black Sea

Published: October 1, 2018

First impressions and short history of Batumi, the beach holiday and gambling hub of Georgia.

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Kutaisi and surrounding Imereti region is famous for old monasteries, Bagrati Cathedral and deep canyons and caves. Short post about our visit to the city. | FinnsAway Nomad Travelers

Historical Kutaisi, Georgia

Published: September 11, 2018

Greetings from Kutaisi, an ancient city in western Georgia and home of the Parliament of Georgia.

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Throwback to Norway and the stunning landscapes of Throwback to Norway and the stunning landscapes of Romsdalen valley and Reinheimen National Park.Trollveggen, or Troll Wall, is the tallest vertical rock face in Europe, about 1,100 metres from its base to the summit of its highest point.Trollstigen is an impressive serpentine road that twists through eleven hairpin bends up the steep mountain sides in Romsdalen valley. The Trollstigen road connects Åndalsnes with the village of Valldal in Sunnmøre. Trollstigen is part of the Geiranger-Trollstigen route, and considered as one of the most iconic scenic routes in Norway.Sunday reel 35 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #travelinspiration #visitnorway
Moments from along a road trip from Sweden and Nor Moments from along a road trip from Sweden and Norway. After ferry crossing from Helsingør in Denmark to Helsingborg, we drove north towards Norway.The first actual destination on this leg was Oslo, the modern capital of Norway. We visited on a lovely, hot summer day, and there was huge amount of people in the city center as well as swimming in the sea right next to it.We drove further northwest past Lillehammer, and stayed for a night in Brumunddal. After visiting friends near the Rondane National Park, we followed the turquoise Gudbrandsdalslågen river towards Åndalsnes.Sunday reel 34 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #nomadiclife #travelinspiration #roadtrip
Throwback to the sunny streets of Helsingør with Throwback to the sunny streets of Helsingør with these random pics from the medieval old town and the Culture Yard just next to it by the harbor.Helsingør, also known as Elsinore, is an 800-year-old market town, and home to the Hamlet-famous Kronborg castle. The small historical center is a lovely place for a short stroll along atmospheric, cobbled streets lined with colorful houses.#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitdenmark #visithelsingør
The UNESCO-listed Kronborg castle in Helsingør, D The UNESCO-listed Kronborg castle in Helsingør, Denmark is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe.  It was immortalised as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, and is a very popular tourism destination in this old coastal city.The castle's history dates back to a stronghold, Krogen, built by King Eric VII in the 1420s. Along with the fortress Kärnan in Helsingborg, on the opposite coast of Øresund, it controlled the entrance to the Baltic Sea. From 1574 to 1585, King Frederick II had the medieval fortress radically transformed into a magnificent Renaissance castle.Hamlet was first staged at Kronborg in 1816, in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.Sunday reel 33 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #nomadiclife #instatravel #travelinspiration #kronborgcastle #visitdenmark
A tip for Sjælland island in Denmark; a visit to A tip for Sjælland island in Denmark; a visit to Vallø Castle park in Køge!This handsome castle, with a beautiful, large English landscape -style park with green lawns and groups of old trees, is a great destination for a day trip from Copenhagen. The current castle, that dates back to the 16th century, consists of four wings with towers, and is surrounded by a moat. The architecture is a mix of Gothic style and Baroque elements.In 1708 Vallø was acquired by King Frederick IV who passed it on to Anne Sophie Reventlow. In 1731 King Christian VI passed the property on to Queen Sophia Magdalene who in 1737 founded the Noble Vallø Foundation for Unmarried Daughters. Owned by the foundation, the castle has served as a residence for unmarried, widowed and divorced women of noble descent.The castle park provides an elegant setting for the castle, and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike for spending time in summer. The castle itself is not open to visitors, but it is allowed to visit the castle courtyard.#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitdenmark #valloecastle
The last stops of the road trip in Germany, before The last stops of the road trip in Germany, before continuing north to Denmark, were the Hanseatic city of Bremen, and Flensburg at the tip of the Flensburg Fjord.Bremen is a handsome, historic city, and of course home of the famous Bremen Town Musicians. The main sights include the magnificent, UNESCO-listed town hall, several majestic churches and the Schnoor quarter, Bremen’s oldest district. A walk along the old Böttcherstraße street combines impressive architecture, arts and culture.While Bremen is a well known and popular city, the small Flensburg in the north is more of a hidden gem. Our visit was very short, but we liked the atmosphere of the town, and the sunset by the fjord was beautiful. Located very close to the Danish border, Flensburg has somewhat Scandinavian feel, and it is a meeting point of German and Danish cultures.Sunday reel 32 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #nomadiclife #visitbremen #visitgermany
Throwback to France and Kaysersberg, as we just re Throwback to France and Kaysersberg, as we just realized, that we forgot to post about the fantastic castle ruin!The views over the town of Kaysersberg and the vineyards around it are dominated by the ruins of Kaysersberg castle, towering right above the old town. The castle ruin nowadays consists of remains of stone walls that climb up the hill, and of a majestic round tower, one of the oldest round keeps in Alsace. After climbing up the long spiral staircase inside the tower, there are beautiful panoramic view of the town, the Weiss Valley, the vineyards and the Alsace plain.The castle has a long history; it was built in the early 13th century, and back then it was property of the Holy Roman Empire. The castle was a strategic stronghold on the road crossing the Vosges Mountains, blocking access to Lorraine. The town of Kaysersberg grew around the castle, inside the fortification walls. In 1293, Emperor Adolph of Nassau proclaimed the city "Imperial free town", giving it great privileges.#finnsaway #nomadlife #visitsalsace #kaysersberg
Unkel am Rhein was a lovely find 😍This small Unkel am Rhein was a lovely find 😍This small town in the Rhine Valley has a charming, historical old town right by the river. The main sights include St. Pantaleon, a 12th century Romanesque church, the Freiligrathaus baroque palace and the Red House, a half-timbered house and former home of Chancellor Willy Brandt, now a museum.A walk through the old town of Unkel, along narrow, cobbled streets, offers picturesque views and beautiful, centuries old half-timbered houses, and the riverside walking promanade is ideal for having a picnic or just hanging around, admiring the views.Sunday reel 31 / 2025#finnsaway #nomadlife #digitalnomads #travelforlife #visitgermany #rhinevalley
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We are Anne & Toni, a Finnish nomad couple traveling the world since 2017. We left 9-to-5 life behind to be free to explore the world and work location independently.

We are adventurous backpackers and low-cost travelers, often following the road less traveled. We write detailed travel guides with quality photos, as well as short introduction posts about the destinations that we explore.

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