Gallery of Helsinki Tour Photos - Taiga Times Day Trips

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Dressing up for a winter day can be pretty tough.

Dressing up for a winter day can be pretty tough. There are so many factors to decide, and before you get out there, what your wearing never feels like it's enough. 🧤🧣
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🎒 Dressing in layers is a great way to adapt to changing weather conditions. Bring a backpack to store the layers to take on and off.
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⛸️ If you're going to be active (E.g. Skiing, snowshoeing, skating) it's better to "start cold" as your body will be warming up shortly.
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🐑 Use wool whenever possible. Cotton clothing takes a long time to dry. If you start sweating, that sweat is going to give you the chills!
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Like Canadian survival expert, @reallesstroud always says "you sweat... you die!" Okay, maybe it's a bit dramatic but, the message is there. 😄👊
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What tips do you normally give to those who are preparing for a cold winter day outdoors? 😊👇

Hello world! 👋 We, at Taiga Times, would like t

Hello world! 👋 We, at Taiga Times, would like to introduce ourselves to those of you who do not know us yet! 😊
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At the core of our calling, Taiga Times is about connections. Connections with people and people with nature. Our love for the outdoors, travelling and meeting fellow explorers has forged the trail we walk today. 👣🌲🌿
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🙋 Jeff is our wilderness guide. He was born and raised in Canada 🦫 and loves to spend his time in the forest exploring off the trails. Since moving to Finland his passion for wild foods, fishing, and winter camping has grown immensely. 🫐🎣🏕️❄️
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🙋‍♀️ Kiia is our behind the scenes expert. As a native Finn, she feels most at home by the lake 🦭, especially if there is a sauna. Her love for exploring, camping - especially under the midnight sun, and swimming year-round ❄️, have developed to be a necessary part of her life. 🌊🌿🏕️
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Our journey with Taiga Times began together in the summer of 2019 and we would not change it for the world. We are glad to have you all on board with us! 😌🙏💚

Snowglow ❄️✨ The freshly fallen snow will h

Snowglow ❄️✨ The freshly fallen snow will help you see better in the night. The reflection of light and new snow makes a familiar forest feel new again! It brings us so much joy and happiness to see the city covered in snow once again. 🤩❄️
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Let's enjoy the outdoors day and night, with or without our flashlights. 😎

🎶 Little weaver bird, sitting sadly in the tree

🎶 Little weaver bird, sitting sadly in the tree,
Take my good advice and forget your misery.
Your tears are all in vain and regret can be absurd.
Little weaver bird, get weaving.
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The year is going by, and the season's getting on,
Don't you think it's time to build yourself a home?
She blinked her brilliant eye, I don't even think she heard.
Little weaver bird, get weaving.
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Your children will arrive, and expect a downy bed,
For everything alive needs a place to lay its head.
She looked at me and sighed, but she never said a word.
Little weaver bird, get weaving.
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Oh, I can sympathize with a heart that is distressed,
But every bird who's wise will build herself a nest.
She looked at me and sighed, then a miracle occurred:
The little weaver bird got weaving. 🎶

Forest skis are so much fun! 🤩 ⠀ You can ski

Forest skis are so much fun! 🤩
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You can ski pretty much everywhere without ski tracks: in the forest, on the bogs, and over the frozen lake.. ⛷️🌲❄️
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Ps. Never go on the frozen lake if you are not 100% sure that the ice is strong enough!! And still it's good to bring a friend, some rope, ice spikes and a firestarter package with you.

Magical winter wonderland ❄️💙

Magical winter wonderland ❄️💙

💥 Happy 💥 New 💥 Year! It would be nice

💥 Happy
💥 New
💥 Year! It would be nice to hear what are you waiting for the most this year? 😊👇 (When things are back to normal)
Travelling? Embracing friends and family? Concerts? Something else? 🤩

Looking forward to a new year! ⠀ It can happen i

Looking forward to a new year!
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It can happen in the forest that some years the wild blueberries don't grow so well.🌲 Often it's the result of a cold spell in late spring and there is disappointment in the air come summertime. 😔 But! the very next year those same blueberry plants come barreling back to make up for all the grief they've caused. 🫐🫐
Blueberries by the bucket I tell ya. 😎
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And so, the moral of the story is that next year will be better! 😊

As the holidays are on the horizon, it is apparent

As the holidays are on the horizon, it is apparent that this will be a Christmas to remember!... or not to remember 🤔😅✨
This photo shows an empty Senate square which is normally home to the wonderful Helsinki Christmas Market. Spirits are still high in the city though as we all move forward together. 💫🎄
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We at Taiga Times would like to wish everyone across the globe a very merry and safe Christmas! 🙏✨❤️

Is there any snow outside your window? ❄️ ⠀

Is there any snow outside your window? ❄️
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The North of Finland is covered in snow at the moment and we are eagerly waiting for it in the south.
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We have had enjoyed a full four seasons across the country for many years but as the climate is changing, it seems like southernmost Finland may no longer have real winters in the near future.. 😢

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