Heather and Dan continue their chat from episode 10 about things to do during the summer in Helsinki.

From outdoor swimming pools to trips outside the city, the list is endless if you want to stick around and enjoy the Finnish summer this year. Have a listen for some inspiration!

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With the good weather holding up, Heather and Dan went out in Helsinki again, recording this episode in Kaisaniemi (excuse the sound in places, it was a bit windy!).

With summer coming, the pair decided to think about what there is to do in Helsinki during the summer to enjoy the brief but beautiful season and maximise enjoyment for the whole family.

For this quick questions we asked Yuko from Hachi (which we visited during episode 9, about all things Helsinki and got some great answers about her experiences of the city.

Dan and Heather, fully refreshed from a short break are back and on the new release day of Wednesday!

In this episode Helsinki is further explored. On the agenda was the market square, Uspenski Cathedral and Helsinki City Museum before lunch in Helsinki newest bar/restaurant Tap & Table.

Finishing the trip with a visit to Hachi, a wonderful Japanese shop in the heart of the city and speaking to its owner Juko about popular items and the high percentage of Finnish clientele.

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Another quick questions this week, and this one really is the quickest of quick!

Heather asked Juho Rautio, owner of Yoo-Hoo! Tours, about his Helsinki experiences with our standard questions...

As Heather is away on holiday we decided this week we should do a brief special where we finally quiz each other about Helsinki with the quick questions.

Find out our like and dislikes and our own challenges with the miracles of the Finnish language during our time living in the city!

Kaarlo "Kalle" Kankkunen the Chariman of the Veikkausliiga (Finland's top football tier) and when Dan interviewed a few weeks' back for a special episode (well worth a listen), he also asked our regular quick questions.

Dan's been to Tallinn Music Week 2025 and Heather visited the multi-museum hub of Kaapelitehdas recently so visits are discussed.

With Easter this weekend, Heather took Dan down the Mämmi rabbit-hole, tasting and discussing which is the best on offer.

Also some discussions were alittle random, AI gets a bit of a hard -time from Dan, Heather delves a little deeper into sustainability and voting in the municipal elections is also covered.

Plus the usual upcoming events are explored.

Elizabeth Peterson was born the US, but has lived and studied language and its use here in Helsinki for more than 2 decades. We asked her the usual quick questions, but this week we have a clear winner for best language story so far!!

Episode 7 includes an interview with electric TukTuk tour guide Juho Rautio. He chats with Heather about sustainability and how much easier it is to see the sights this way.

Heather and Dan take a look at the Satokausi-kalentari, a tool for cheaper, more seasonable shopping tips.

And Dan has been to football once again, this time the Finnish League Cup Final disappointment for HJK.