Helsinki, Finland

I stayed in the huge Scandic Grand Marina hotel, a converted warehouse with rooms reminisant of a cruise liner, appropriate considering the hotel’s harbourside location.  The hotel was just a short walk to the Senete Square and other local attractions. Read more

Amsterdam, Netherlands

My visit to Amsterdam was a very brief one, on route to Helsinki (Finland).  I spent two nights at the Dikker & Thijs Fenice hotel on Prinsengracht Canal, at the corner of Leidsestraat.  This was a very nice hotel in a good location with friendly staff.  The hotel was within walking distance of the main shopping street and some nice restaurants and cafes in the nearby square. Read more