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Robyt: adding interfamily links

2015-07-21T23:47:47Z

adding interfamily links

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	[[hitch:Helsinki]]		[[hitch:Helsinki]]
			[[nomad:Helsinki]]

Robyt: adding interfamily links

2013-05-07T12:44:43Z

adding interfamily links

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	* '''What is there to do in Summer?'''		* '''What is there to do in Summer?'''
	* '''What is there to do in Winter?'''		* '''What is there to do in Winter?'''
			[[trash:Helsinki]]
			[[hitch:Helsinki]]

Robyt: Robot: Cosmetic changes

2013-03-10T17:06:01Z

Robot: Cosmetic changes

Ashuri: /* Introduction */

2013-03-07T16:45:05Z

Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	Helsinki is the capital and biggest city of [[Finland]], situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the southern part of the country. It is the northernmost capital city in the world. Finns often advise that the best time to visit Helsinki is in summer: when the weather is warmest and the sun shines at night, when outdoor bars, cafes, and terraces spring up, an when Helsinki's many public parks are filled with picnics, festivals, sunbathers, and revellers. (''See [[Summer in Helsinki]])''. However, ~~and~~ adventurous traveller is encourage to visit in Winter to get a taste of the real Finnish experience.		Helsinki is the capital and biggest city of [[Finland]], situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the southern part of the country. It is the northernmost capital city in the world. Finns often advise that the best time to visit Helsinki is in summer: when the weather is warmest and the sun shines at night, when outdoor bars, cafes, and terraces spring up, and when Helsinki's many public parks are filled with picnics, festivals, sunbathers, and revellers. (''See [[Summer in Helsinki]])''. However, an adventurous traveller is encourage to visit in Winter to get a taste of the real "Finnish experience".

	== CouchSurfing in Helsinki ==		== CouchSurfing in Helsinki ==

Ashuri: /* Introduction */

2013-03-07T16:44:18Z

Introduction

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	Helsinki is the capital and biggest city of [[Finland]], situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the southern part of the country.		Helsinki is the capital and biggest city of [[Finland]], situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea in the southern part of the country. It is the northernmost capital city in the world. Finns often advise that the best time to visit Helsinki is in summer: when the weather is warmest and the sun shines at night, when outdoor bars, cafes, and terraces spring up, an when Helsinki's many public parks are filled with picnics, festivals, sunbathers, and revellers. (''See [[Summer in Helsinki]])''. However, and adventurous traveller is encourage to visit in Winter to get a taste of the real Finnish experience.

	== CouchSurfing in Helsinki ==		== CouchSurfing in Helsinki ==

Ashuri: /* FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) */

2013-03-07T16:26:37Z

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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	== FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==		== FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==

			*'''I want the real Finnish sauna experince. Where do I go and what do I do?'''
	*'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''		*'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''
	*'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''		*'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''
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	*'''What's the cheapest way to get to Helsinki?'''		*'''What's the cheapest way to get to Helsinki?'''
	*'''How do I get to St. Petersburg from Helsinki?'''		*'''How do I get to St. Petersburg from Helsinki?'''
			*'''When is the best time to visit Helsinki?'''
			*'''What is there to do in Summer?'''
			*'''What is there to do in Winter?'''

Ashuri: /* FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) */

2013-03-07T16:20:12Z

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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	== FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==		== FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==

	'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''		*'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''
	'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''		*'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''
	'''What's the coolest/hippest place to hang out?'''		*'''What's the coolest/hippest place to hang out?'''
	'''I've come for the legendary Finnish metal scene. What bars and clubs should I go to?'''		*'''I've come for the legendary Finnish metal scene. What bars and clubs should I go to?'''
	'''Where can I find an apartment or ~~roommate~~?''		*'''Where can I find an apartment or room-mate?'''
			*'''What's the cheapest way to get to Helsinki?'''
			*'''How do I get to St. Petersburg from Helsinki?'''

Ashuri: /* FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) */

2013-03-07T16:18:21Z

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

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	'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''		'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''

	'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''		'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''
			'''What's the coolest/hippest place to hang out?'''
			'''I've come for the legendary Finnish metal scene. What bars and clubs should I go to?'''
			'''Where can I find an apartment or roommate?''

Ashuri: /* Other Hospitality Exchange Networks */

2013-03-07T14:26:17Z

Other Hospitality Exchange Networks

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	== Other Hospitality Exchange Networks ==		== Other Hospitality Exchange Networks ==

	Memberships of alternative [hospitality exchange\|hospitality networks] such as [[BeWelcome]] are increasing, however there are still very few [[BeWelcome]] hosts in the Helsinki region.		Memberships of alternative [[hospitality exchange\|hospitality networks]] such as [[BeWelcome]] are increasing, however there are still very few [[BeWelcome]] hosts in the Helsinki region.

	== Tips for Finding a Host in Helsinki ==		== Tips for Finding a Host in Helsinki ==

Ashuri: /* Other Hospitality Exchange Networks */

2013-03-07T14:26:08Z

Other Hospitality Exchange Networks

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	== Other Hospitality Exchange Networks ==		== Other Hospitality Exchange Networks ==

	Memberships of alternative hospitality networks such as [[BeWelcome]] are increasing, however there are still very few [[BeWelcome]] hosts in the Helsinki region.		Memberships of alternative [hospitality exchange\|hospitality networks] such as [[BeWelcome]] are increasing, however there are still very few [[BeWelcome]] hosts in the Helsinki region.

	== Tips for Finding a Host in Helsinki ==		== Tips for Finding a Host in Helsinki ==

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	== Tips for Finding a Host in Helsinki ==		== Tips for Finding a Host in Helsinki ==
	*You don't neccesarily need to find your [[host]] in the 'center' of the city. Many people, including hosts, live '''outside the city center.''' The 'city center' itself is rather small and the bulk of the residential buildings lie to the North, East, and West. Public transport in Helsinki is excellent and will likely be the main way your host travels around the city.		* You don't neccesarily need to find your [[host]] in the 'center' of the city. Many people, including hosts, live '''outside the city center.''' The 'city center' itself is rather small and the bulk of the residential buildings lie to the North, East, and West. Public transport in Helsinki is excellent and will likely be the main way your host travels around the city.
	*Consider searching for hosts in the two other cities in the [[Helsinki]] metropolitan region: [[Espoo]] and [[Vantaa]]. In fact, many districts of [[Espoo]] (Otaniemi, Tapiola, Leppävaara) are actually closer to Helsinki city center that the furthermost districts in Helsinki itself.		* Consider searching for hosts in the two other cities in the [[Helsinki]] metropolitan region: [[Espoo]] and [[Vantaa]]. In fact, many districts of [[Espoo]] (Otaniemi, Tapiola, Leppävaara) are actually closer to Helsinki city center that the furthermost districts in Helsinki itself.

	== Overview of the City ==		== Overview of the City ==
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	== FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==		== FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) ==

	*'''I want the real Finnish sauna experince. Where do I go and what do I do?'''		* '''I want the real Finnish sauna experince. Where do I go and what do I do?'''
	*'''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''		* '''Where can I book a sauna in the Helsinki region?'''
	*'''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''		* '''Where can I go camping in the Helsinki region?'''
	*'''What's the coolest/hippest place to hang out?'''		* '''What's the coolest/hippest place to hang out?'''
	*'''I've come for the legendary Finnish metal scene. What bars and clubs should I go to?'''		* '''I've come for the legendary Finnish metal scene. What bars and clubs should I go to?'''
	*'''Where can I find an apartment or room-mate?'''		* '''Where can I find an apartment or room-mate?'''
	*'''What's the cheapest way to get to Helsinki?'''		* '''What's the cheapest way to get to Helsinki?'''
	*'''How do I get to St. Petersburg from Helsinki?'''		* '''How do I get to St. Petersburg from Helsinki?'''
	*'''When is the best time to visit Helsinki?'''		* '''When is the best time to visit Helsinki?'''
	*'''What is there to do in Summer?'''		* '''What is there to do in Summer?'''
	*'''What is there to do in Winter?'''		* '''What is there to do in Winter?'''