Ville Palonen
Ville Palonen (born 1976) is a freelance photographer and travel writer who loves mountains, wildlife and road trips. He has visited more than 80 countries and travelled in adventurous destinations like Amazon, Himalaya and Borneo. One of Ville's favourite places is Northern Norway, and he has written a travel guide book about the region.
In Finland Ville spends his time photographing, hiking, fishing, hunting and mushrooming. Ville's favourite destinations in Finland are treeless fells of Lapland and wild parts of East Finland.
Top Sights of Southern Finland – Where to Go Beyond Helsinki
Ready to explore a little farther from the capital? While Helsinki is surrounded by great day trip options, some of the best sights in...
Lapland – Epic Outdoor Experiences in Northern Finland
Lapland, the northernmost part of Finland, is an epic travel destination where you can find unforgettable experiences all year round. Lapland is known for...
Lapland in Winter – Best Winter Activities
Snow, reindeer, northern lights and Santa Claus – Lapland in the northern part of Finland is a memorable travel destination in winter. Lapland's busiest...
Rovaniemi – Gateway to Finnish Lapland
Rovaniemi, located in the Arctic Circle, is the gateway to Lapland. This is where the journey to the north of the Arctic Circle begins,...
Wild East – Kainuu and North Karelia regions of Eastern Finland
Finland's two easternmost provinces – North Karelia and Kainuu – offer everything a nature-loving traveler could wish for. In Eastern Finland you will find...
Trekking Trails in Finland – 3 Best Multi-Day Hikes
Finland's best trekking trails can be found in the north, in the national parks of Lapland and Kuusamo. Of course, there are great outdoor...
Day Hikes in Finland – 8 Best Short Hiking Trails
Finland is full of wonderful nature attractions that can be easily explored on a day trip. Hiking in Finland does not necessarily require expensive...
National Parks in Finland – 10 Best Places for Hiking and Camping
Some of Finland's most amazing attractions are the national parks, where you can admire national landscapes and other natural wonders, as well as go...
Bear Watching in Finland – Guide to Bear Safaris
The brown bear is Finland's national animal, a mythical creature that has always been feared and respected. For the ancient Finns, the bear was...
Driving in Finland – Tips and 4 Best Road Trips
Finland is a country of long distances. While public transport works rather well in larger cities, a private car comes handy in the countryside....
Sauna in Finland – the Ultimate Guide to Finnish Sauna Culture
Sauna tradition is one of the most important parts of Finnish identity and cultural heritage. For us Finns sitting in a 100-degree sauna is...
Summer Cottages and Cabins in Finland – Guide to Finnish Cottage Life
Summer vacation in Finland is not complete without spending time at a summer cottage by the lake. We Finns drive to our cottages for...
Fishing in Finland – Species, Tackle, Permits and Best Fishing Spots
Finland is a fisherman's dream destination. There are thousands of lakes, hundreds of rivers and thousands of kilometers of Baltic Sea’s shores – not...
Best time to visit Finland – the four seasons
Finland has four clearly distinctive seasons. But because Finland is quite large – the distance from Helsinki on the south coast to the northernmost...
Helsinki FAQ – Practical Information
What should you know before travelling to Helsinki? This article answers frequently asked questions about Helsinki as a travel destination.
If you can't find the...
Finland FAQ – Know Before You Go
On this page you may find practical information about Finland and frequently asked questions about Finnish language, prices, tipping, safety, public transport, camping rules,...
