In preparation for a celebratory trip to Russia, four typically solo female travelers joined forces in Helsinki.
How did we end up there together? Read the intro story HERE
What did we find in Helsinki? Besides thousands of man Man Buns? We humored ourselves by seeing how many scavenger hunt sites we naturally came across from a map picked up at the airport. Find the map HERE
Travel is what you make it. Seek out the little things, and you’ll quickly appreciate the place for its authenticities.
While there are 36 opportunities listed on the map, here’s what we found. Click on the the first image and slide from one to another to see the photos up-close!
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Tram – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Tram and Transport Outside the Main Train Station – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Karelian Pasties – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Keralian Pasties – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Fish and Seafood – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Fresh Fish and a Roach Pie – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Sightseeing Cruises – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Harbour and Cruise Ships (or boats) – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Nordic Walker – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt : Hiking Poles – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Kindergarten Group with Yellow Vests – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt: Children Playing in Neon Green Vests – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Stand Up Paddle Boarding – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Paddle Boarding “SUP Boarding” – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Cyclist Wearing a Helmet – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt: Cyclists Wearing Helmets – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Typical Helsinki Person – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt : Man buns and headphones – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Fresh Cinnamon Buns – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt : Cinnamon Rolls – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Berry Picking – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Berry Picking – This Counts Doesn’t It – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt – Eating Ice Cream on the Steps of Helsinki Cathedral – from VisitHelsinki.fl
Helsinki Scavenger Hunt : Eating Ice Cream Outside Helsinki Cathedral – Helsinki Finland – by Anika Mikkelson – Miss Maps – www.MissMaps.com
Which do you think is the best depiction??
(Also, quick note to those who are unaware of what a man bun is. We were not staring at derrières all week. When we were staring at backs of heads – at men whose locks were tied up in sleek ponytails and left in tight buns. Man buns. Soon to be added to the scavenger hunt map!)
Ready to hear about our trip to Russia? It’s coming soon, don’t you worry!
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