STOCKHOLM to HELSINKI (woefully unprepared for Finland)

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[@LisaAndJosh]

*pushes glasses up on bridge on nose with index finger, exhales tangibly, breathes sharply back in through nose with slight snoring sound in stereotypical nerd fashion* Ok so the jacks in the middle of the panel look like an ethernet jack for getting onto those sweet, sweet $20/hour cruise ship internets. I *think* the other ones are female BNC connectors, short for "Bayonet Neill-Concelman", the one on the let being 75 Ω and the one on right 50 Ω. it's essentially a coax jack (like you'd see for cable TV at home), typically used for anything RF based - TV, radio, etc. They probably had those in the room so if you brought your own TV / radio, you could hook it up to the ships feed, or their own in-room TVs ran off it. BNC is normally used in "rougher" environments, where stuff will get knocked around / wet / beat up, as they're super resilient and twist-lock, and easy to plug and unplug. Also, I could be totally wrong, but that's what it looks like to me! :)

[@mikkolukas]

Internet is free in this case though :)

[@nellitheretrogamer8666]

The ones below look like the normal radio/TV connections that are used in Europe (known officially as IEC 169-2 or Belling-Lee connectors). The one on the right looks a bit misshapen but I guess that can happen in a place like a boat where lots of people use it. They are RF connectors, but they are more for "everyday" use than BNC which is more for "professional" stuff, or that's my impression of the difference between them.

[@AK-xq5cn]

@@nellitheretrogamer8666 Well, the boat has been built in 1990

[@calmination]

Some cabins have TVs mounted up on that wall, so i believe the power, cat and rj45 connectors up on the wall are for them.

[@miahei452]

I'm impressed. You made Helsinki at it's most miserable weather to look beautiful and romantic.

[@prltqdf9]

* its most

[@mikkolaine4883]

I had just the same feeling :D

[@heikkint]

Well they got the 'enviro is trying to kill us' -treatment. Not many foreigners explore that phase.

[@Vel_D]

Simply a matter of perspective

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

Our favorite place in the world!! Finland ♥ Enjoy friends!!

[@oh2mp]

Why I'm not surprised that you are commenting that here :D :D

[@victorsamsung2921]

Will be visiting Levi next year to ski!

[@JacobandJennyTravel]

@@oh2mp Hahahah!!

[@Flam_YTz]

Ay welcome here Finland

[@meteerbil2078]

Silja Serenade (with its sister ship) was the worlds first with a promenade/shopping "street" in the middle. Built 1990 in Finland.

[@riku3716]

And then Royal Caribbean hired their designer and came up with the royal promenade their ships have had since Voyager of the seas.

[@sket179]

This ice rink weather is called in Finnish pääkallokeli, ie. skull weather. Lots of broken hips and femurs filling emergency rooms.

[@MeMe-ph1wd]

Yes. Too many use "wintershoes" (not good, so those"") what are made in warm weather country. Shoemakers recommend putting better soles on shoes, less slippery, more grip

[@rolandomichel2070]

16:33 Are you kidding me?! It's like an oil painting come to Life!

[@mikrokupu]

As a kid, these large ferries operating between Finland and Sweden were often the highlight of my summer vacation :) Two nights onboard, a day or more in Stockholm. Cousins in Sweden took the same trip to Finland. The ferry shown in the video has a lot of activities on 13 decks. P:S For us locals this kind of wet icy winter weather is the worst, good you enjoyed it :D

[@leopoldlodewijkfilipsmaria8064]

Kirjaimellisesti huonoin ja masentavin keli mitä voi kuvitella. :D

[@lilja8667]

Did you see that there actually was a baby in the stroller? I think it would be extremely rare nowadays to leave your baby unattended in the city center, people do that only in their own yards or balconies. Sometimes in central Helsinki you just can't get the stroller inside a restaurant or shop.

[@Shift0231]

You have a knack for making the bleakest, coldest countries look like I’m watching some charming romantic movie! And still you keep the positive vibe shining through with your smiles and the joy you exude as you appreciate the beauty and diversity in every new experience or place you visit.

[@4LayersOfStrength]

This comment needs to be pinned ASAP 😂 🇭🇲🐨

[@chimmynah_and_kookie]

I understand that Helsinki is the capital. Stockholm Turku ferry route is just so much more enjoyable especially in summer when you can really appreciate the surrounding archipelago. These days the ferries that operate between Stockholm and Turku are also newer and fancier. Turku is also the old capital of Finland. It is much older than Helsinki and there is so much history there to experience. It takes less than 1,5 hours by train from Turku to Helsinki and the trains run frequently. I am not from Turku but I have lived there previously almost 20 years.

[@ian_forbes]

Tia cracking herself up about the time change effect is the joy I needed today. Never change, Tia! ❤

[@Rulettaja0]

Too bad you visited when the temperature was so high and you couldn't get a proper winter experience 😅You should definitely go north!

[@brettcadet1968]

There's something different about Helsinki in a very positive way. I felt really happy when I visited, in ways I cannot describe...the vibes are really good. Don't forget to go to the Regatta cafe and order cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate. Enjoy your time there guys.

[@mikkolukas]

Thank you for a beautiful video 🙂 Here is the next chapter of insider info (as I have traveled that route a lot of times): 0:50 and 4:05 Silja Line B-class is standard cabin with no window. Good for the price. E-class are cheaper but can be placed in noisy environments (near the engines or the night club). A-class comes with view to either the sea og the pedestrian street inside the ship. 0:53 The ferry actually goes North East at first, heading towards Mariehams at the Åland Islands. It stays within the Swedish archipelago all the way until it reaches the open stretch of water just before Mariehamn. In the middle of the night the ferry make a short stop at Mariehamn (pop. ~10,000) for tax reasons (and it also benefits the connectivity for the Åland Islands). 1:30 The buffet is expensive, but the quality is also high. Can recommend if one have the money to spend. 2:44 Correct pronunciated. 6:25 Pro tip: If you order on the Swedish or Finnish website you will save about 18€. the price of the buffet would be the same though. 7:08 Because of the darkness you miss the absolutely incredible view while sailing through the Swedish archipelago, which the ferry does for the first 4-or-so hours. Some places sailing so close to the shore that one wonders how it is not hitting the cliffs. 7:23 Technically yes. You are in the Baltic Sea, but you are still good within the archipelago. 7:56 The red light are the gate to the loading ramp to one of the many many small yellow ferries, connection the road netword between the islands in the archipelago. In the summer one see those cross in front and behind the cruise ferry. 9:44 Year, it ferry is used as a party boat in the weekends. Usually there isn't much noise in the hallways, but I guess you have been unlucky about your location on the ship. Be glad you didn't choose the E-cabins though 😉 10:10 If to nitpick: This is the actual Baltic Sea. You are following the Southern coast of Finland, Eastbound. 12:17 The Russian Orthodox church 12:23 Heated pool. Not hot spring unfortunately 12:37 They *DO* love their saunas! (The Finnish National Anthem playing in the background, for those who don't know) 15:29 Yes. Can confirm. It is a completely normal thing in the Nordics. We are actually puzzled, how people in the US can live with having such an unsafe environment where one cannot do that. Puts things in perspective. 16:57 The humidity in Finland is unusual. Normally in winter the air is more dry and one doesn't feel the cold as much. Denmark have a high humidity most of the time and normally +1°C (34°F) in Denmark can feel more cold than -10°C (14°F) in Finland. 19:05 Yes. The Finnish mentality and atmosphere is very much its own thing. 19:14 It *IS* East meets West, mixed with the unique flavor the Finns have themselves. Finland have been occupied by both Sweden (West) and Russia (East) and both countries have left their mark on the country. Finland kept the best of both. Ps. Every morning in the summer there is a food market at the water front. The opening hours are more limited in the winter and there are no fresh berries and mushrooms. Keep the bright side up, you are awesome 🙂

[@raato234]

I dont know if some one commented this already but the buffee is expensive because of the unlimited alcohol so people buy the buffee and get hammered love from finland

[@tihk89]

WTF=Welcome to Finland! 😂 I hope you'll enjoy your time here! The weather has been bit crazy past weeks but I'm glad it didn't bother you!

[@BeachcomberNZ]

I've spent quite a lot of time watching the Port of Helsinki West Harbour live webcam over the last few years. Seeing the change of seasons is quite something, as they go from summer into winter. Scandinavian countries certainly know how to do coastal shipping right!

[@jesseg1699]

Woefully unprepared, our pair stared into the mysterious fog they dared venture out upon the dreary beat, felt unique like art how the bleak turned to shique on cobblestone streets they meet under the lights seeing the sights to show what its like living their life just a slice it seems really nice

[@Mustardonmyjeans]

I lived in Europe for 15 years and Finland eluded me... I once stood on a dock in Riga, Latvia looking at my ferry that had been cancelled due to weather... I regret not trying again and this video makes me want to jump on a plane right now. Love it ❤

[@jacquelinerichardson5809]

Amazing leaving babies outside in the cold while they shop. Boosts their immunity level, it must work or they wouldnt keep doing it. Fascinating. Btw you captured the cold n foggy atmosphere so well.

[@oh2mp]

Welcome to Finland! Nice video and I like that you're smiling all the time. It makes a good mood to watchers :) KZbin often recommends me foreign tourists' videos about Finland and I oftern watch them too. It's interesting to see my home country through someone else's eyes :)

[@julienz6196]

Loving this "winter series". That ferry cruise through the crushed ice looked like such a magical experience.

[@SarahH-ns6ly]

Helsinki looks so pretty! Also love the shots of the sea and the ice - very atmospheric. 😊

[@zatramander]

These foggy shots of Helsinki are incredible. Cinematic stuff.

[@hauskalainen]

What you need are liukuesteet (anti slip covers for your shoes). Prevents hospitalizations!

[@zoolkhan]

hey - you can always sue the property owner afterwards

[@Mari-ok6xg]

​@@zoolkhan Not so much in Finland 😉.

[@houseparade1767]

So excited for the Finland episodes! And knowing that you guys love getting out of cities and exploring small towns and remote areas, here's hoping you get to visit these countries again with a bigger budget - so much nature and wilderness in this part of the world!

[@OnePackWanderers]

We’re definitely coming back with a car, at some point. Visiting all the small towns is too much for our budget at the moment, but it is 100% on the agenda (in summer!)

[@lucone2937]

@@OnePackWanderers Those Baltic Sea ferryboats are planned for people who travel with cars, and there are pretty good buffets available on those ferries too. People also like to buy all sorts of tax-free stuff there. The Finns usually travel from Helsinki or Turku to Stockholm and Talinna, Estonia. There's also a northern ferry route between Vaasa, Finland and Uumaja (Umeå), Sweden.

[@rempseaheinamies9414]

@@OnePackWanderers Highly recommended. Finnish countryside is just the best in summer. Enjoy the forests, lakes and the natural peace. Priceless.

[@eva-lottakastilanezer7112]

I grew up travelling on these ferries/cruising ships every summer. Now I live in the middle of the Baltic sea on the Aland Islands. For many these ferries are part of their life. People from the main lands go on cruises shopping tax free and enjoying themselves. For islanders they are a necessity.

[@Brightangel55]

The drone shot of the lighthouse was magical ❤

[@mikkolaine4883]

That was from the ship deck though :D

[@ElGordo1959]

Finland, Finland, Finland the place that I want to be. You're so near to Russia. So far away from Japan. Quite a long way from Cairo. Lots of miles from Vietnam... Thanks for the free air-con in 45degC Perth 🙃

[@nipafilms236]

People go this ferry route also for ”day in stockholm/helsinki” cruises, so thats why this ferry is so nice :D Greetings from finland ;)

[@ChristianJull]

The wet road, unfrozen puddles, and fog means you were here on one of the recent warm days! It was down to -20°C in the couple of week before. 😄

[@marinaa4237]

Oh my god the sky colours!!!! Thank you guys for this views 💙🩵

[@EGO0808]

Happy campers indeed😂 Such a joy to see you both having a good time. I think I completely understand about the feel of being in the different Nordic countries: Finland is so completely different and yet so Nordic. And the Fins are such a quirky weird bunch in the best way. Helsinki is definitely one of my favorite cities in the world. Watching this again from tropical Kuala Lumpur again btw😂

[@Venluska]

”There are actual ice bergs in the water” made me laugh so much😂 (We don’t have ice bergs in the Baltic sea at all)

[@OnePackWanderers]

Ice floes eh

[@gaborkovacsnl]

We love Helsinki, usually we go there to participiate in the Helsinki marathon(we run only 10km though :D). But it's in August so the weather is much better that time :D Anyway, we recommend visiting Suomenlinna. It's a group of small islands with an old fortress on them, very interesting place! You can get there with a short ferry from Helsinki.

[@jackjacko8706]

Tia’s infectious smile and outlook on life, is the backbone of all the videos. The both of you are a perfect match. Sensibility and the joy go hand in hand towards new adventures.

[@andyjames2082]

Jeez, that's one hell of a ferry!

[@Jeni10]

Finland is supposed to be the happiest country on earth. Perhaps that’s the feeling you can’t recognise.

[@DarkRaincloud456]

Light in the foggy mist & ice floating 😍 Really enjoying watching your adventures.

[@1973sonvis]

Greetings from Oslo! It is so great that you visit our part of the world in the bleak midwinter! ❄️⛄️👍🏻

[@jacoboleary9076]

You’re right, Helsinki is very different and such a hidden gem! I hope y’all get the chance to do a proper sauna experience while you’re there. 😍😍

[@Greggiexplore]

I am so "jealous" of the tropical weather you encounter in Helsinki ..LOL 😂😂😂 ... sending sun block cream soon!

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Good stuff. I hope you guys get the chance to explore the countries up north in a slower pace, you're missing all the really good stuff. Paradise awaits if you just research and plan differently

[@adrianroyle4425]

Welcome to Finland, I lived there for a few years, much further north though. Temperatures there recently were -33C 😁 The ship buffet prices sure seem beyond bargain rates.

[@JourneywithJenandDrew]

We were just there in the summer and seeing it like this in the winter looks crazy mystical for some reason! The difference in the seasons there is STAGGERING considering we're from Texas and don't really have seasons LOL! Can't wait to see if y'all do anything else in Finland! It's an amazing country and place :)

[@Chris-pf8by]

Indeed, the changes are vast. Summer is short but it is magical and I think the shortness even further contributes to this; you just want to get outside and do all the stuff that it enables and enjoy it to the fullest.

[@goldmanz4852]

Nice Lens choices... I like the lighting effects that you capture. Thanks for enjoying my homeland Finland

[@Lahiss]

11:20 yeah you definetly hit a cruise with students on it. Those overalls are surefire sign of them.

[@chs006]

Wow! Helsinki is my 2nd hometown where I spend my 30s. Familiar scenes and places I'm missing much. Thank you!

[@dillp671]

What makes Finland different? It's the time change. Definitely.

[@4LayersOfStrength]

I was thinking exactly the same thing 😂🇭🇲🐨

[@digimaze]

Thanks again guys for including us in your Scandinavian Winter journey and I must say I admire your courage considering where you come from :) I visited Helsinki and Finland whilst on a cruise in September got to see it in all it's glory. Seeing at this time of year is certainly an experience I'll won't be doing, so thank you !! ..LOL Cheers and Happy Trails :)

[@pamelakilponen3682]

Tervetuloa to our city!!

[@gerardwhite.]

I've just finished watching your first 245 vlogs, so I'm now up to date!!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Heyooo! Hope they were somewhat enjoyable!

[@gerardwhite9277]

Yes I have really enjoyed watching them, reminiscing about the places that I have been and getting ideas for the places that I havn't. Keep on doing what you are doing, you're my favourite youtubers.@@OnePackWanderers

[@douglashtang]

Can't wait for you guys' Norway trip. Can't wait for you guys to behold all the fjords.

[@lezswing]

As a Finn, I love the observation you made about Finland being a place where East meets West! I don't know how much you know about Finnish history but you're completely right - The 600 years under Swedish rule and 108 under Russian rule have both left their mark. Sorry about the icy ground, that's how winters in Southern Finland always are 🥲 Be sure to bring some spike shoes next time!

[@zanyt13]

Just found your YT-channel, love your videos, you are such a humble couple! 😀❤ Greetings from Sweden!🙂

[@stevewoods4539]

Such a good video...the best for ages...the ferries have certainly changed since I took a similar one many years ago. If you have the time, I recommend seeing Temppeliaukio Church...it's like no other church I've ever seen...and it's quite stunning.

[@just42tube]

The air outside isn't really challenging for the immune system. But cool air is easier to breathe and babies seem to sleep better outside. Of course it requires that the neighborhood isn't too noisy. People know, mostly anyhow, how to dress for the weather and also babies so coldness itself isn't as problematic as going indoors and having to undress the baby. Babies aren't as good at sweating and controlling their temperature as adults are.

[@matthewgreer7735]

Hi guys, I worked on prawn trawlers for 8 years off the Queensland coast and I always had a packet of this stuff called Stay Calm it's either caffeine based or ginger based hope this helps👍Love you guys take care🇦🇺

[@endlessnoms]

We love seeing how you explore different countries! Great video!

[@paulozavala3232]

Do the same trip during summer and then lets talk about ’like a dream’ ♥️

[@CheekyKoala]

So nice seeing a little bit of Finland - it seems to have a bit of a magical feel about it!

[@MomentsFound]

The night video scenes were awesome. Love the mood!

[@TrevorSampson1955]

Grateful your sea voyage was on calm waters, loved the Tia crab walk....it's good !

[@indianfyre]

Amazing filmography and shots guys! Keep it up, love watching every ep

[@justusP9101]

Glad you enjoyed your time here

[@Rafu01]

Buffe on these ships is well worth the money, includes the wine and beer too.

[@kayenash5481]

Love to see you enjoying yourselves, keep well & safe ❤

[@JustJokes-bw4fs]

Wow... you could feel the, stillness and the beauty! I can only imagine how it felt being there. This video was fun.

[@katecobb9278]

Wonderful vlog. I thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and seeing you both, of course! I always have a smile on my face when I see how much fun you are having. Please look after yourselves though - I know Tia has been unwell - but eating some fruit and veggies will help you keep well. I felt a bit worried when I saw your faces. Anyway, take care and love from Australia❤❤

[@john-michaelgilliland2485]

Love you guys. You're so down to earth

[@nevillemignot1681]

I remember backpacking in Finland years ago and going to harbour on my 1st morning there and going do to old market building, where i was greeted to food shop selling Raindeer-Kababs!!

[@kiwifin]

Woohoo welcome to Finland!!! ❤❤

[@wollymolly]

Awesome! Hopefully you're also going to Norway. I've recently done a roadtrip through Lofoten Islands and it was amazing. Highly recommend.

[@SikfanKitchen]

Can’t wait to see your Finland adventures

[@Mari-ok6xg]

Thank you it was so nice to follow your trip. I totally agree with others that you captured something magical and an amazing atmosphere in a weather most would find unpleasant. Made me look at it through refreshed eyes as a finn 😊. Hope you update soon with more Finland videos 😊.

[@KeijoKurkkuGaming]

Look like you got here when the weather was warm, the one week when it was below freezing, rest of the winters been nuts, -15 to - 30 c in helsinki

[@MillaExplores]

Oh yey, Finland!! My home country! So glad you made it to Helsinki 🥰🥹

[@antipodean1233]

A travel trip for sea sickness.. try and stand or sit in fresh air with a view of the horizon for a while, I find a window in a cabin is the key to avoiding sea sickness..good luck on the trans Atlantic trip try and get that window 😊

[@nikoforu]

It's depressing how fast they go through cities/countries in Europe and how long they stay in Australia/Vietnam/Japan. I get they obviously don't show us everything and I certainly get how some destinations have more personal importance to them (ex: Japan), but overall I'd rather they didn't zip through some places so quickly. There's got to be some middle way. P.S. I'm an expatriate living in Copenhagen.

[@donaldcroom1483]

one aspect of ferry boarding, cruising, and disembarking i missed here was the crowds. the sense you are all huddled together like sardines in a can. sooo many stories on lives of those passengers. mmmaybe everyone was all tucked in their rooms staying warm, idk.

[@pmhiltun]

I loved to see your travel in New Zealand that I feel is my second home country (lived there for a year as an exchange student). Welcome to Finland my first home country!

[@B1gLupu]

Seeing the beaty in such dreadful weather is a great quality to have. Wet and icy is generally not that great, and feels a lot colder than dry and cold.

[@shhulihee3330]

Love love love the shot on the pier. Finland in the fog is so dreamy. You made a good decision to go north. I’m enjoying all your northern travels in the winter even more than the southern hemisphere. Can’t wait to see where next.

[@angrymikko]

I’m so happy to see how beautiful your shots in Helsinki were. The weather made even the city streets look magical 🇫🇮

[@dineshwimalasena3942]

Thanks

[@miikkavalimaki]

What a lovely video. Helsinki is exactly where east meets west. Especially in architecture.

[@Potomacstud]

Cruises are usually not my thing but lookin at two of my most wonderful person on this planet , i probably might changed my mind , what a time to be alive , Thank you

[@lizwa6172]

Love your videos to cooler climates now summer has arrived in Canberra. As kids in England we used to wear Dad’s old wool socks over our shoes to stop us from slipping on ice. Might be worthwhile giving it a go 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mattsmith3135]

This was a great video, thanks team! I spent all of my time in Finland up in the Arctic, so never got to see Helsinki sadly. But we did eat reindeer every day for a week (sorry Santa).

[@ilpoheikkila4773]

Great video! Made me subscribe. Welcome to Finland!

[@OnePackWanderers]

Thank you 😊

[@Oodi24]

Watching your Finland video in Finland

[@annalawson8993]

Oops, you happened to choose a bad time to take a cruise hehe. Those were finnish university students onboard with you guys. You can spot them by their colorful overalls in the video when you exit the ship. Industrial engineering cruise for the technical university students I believe, based on the colors of their overalls and what I can read on them. Student overalls/boilersuits are an interesting and a prominent part of student culture here in finland, in some universities/fields in sweden also!

[@bw5911]

Beautiful!!!!

[@mhn7700]

15:35 yep can confirm. sometimes it's for practical reasons cos many cafes and shops wont have enough room for big strollers, so people will just bring the baby inside and leave the stroller or carriage outside. but if the baby is sleeping when you get there, most will let them sleep and just leave a monitor outside so they know if the baby wakes up and starts crying and go bring them inside.

[@kymwright263]

Likes a lovely place excited to c more

[@charlietrundle6761]

Love the video, as usual! They're all great! Was thinking about the first video I saw of yours about the Sedona vortexes. Was wondering if you've come across or pursued any more in your worldwide travels? ❤

[@ttanot]

About children sleeping outside... They are dressed warm, so its the air they breathe. They sleep better and it also give them immunity. During the warmer seasons, same thing, but less clothes.

[@ainohautamaki2648]

In Finland we sometimes get warnings like "walkways are dangerous, take care" alongside the weather report. Here you see why... so slippery! Most slippery areas get rough sand thrown on them by machines designed for it, and in spring it's all collected, washed (because of oil leaks and such) and reused the next year, at least in my city. It makes the spring air dusty for a bit if it gets windy, but reusing the same sand lessens the amount of dust in it. Sprained legs and even broken hips still happen though.

[@eckligt]

I suppose it's fine to focus on capitals as a quick first sample of a region, but the exception is Norway where the whole point of the country is the landscape away from the capital region.

[@valhoundmom]

I'm from Pennsylvania, my mom put all of us outside in a pram for a good part of the day most days. Not in front of restaurants hut it is not unheard of in the US.