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Thursday, July 10, 2025

Just Some Random First Hand News From Various Excursions on This Week's Fast Five!


Welcome to one of these weird little sessions where I'm giving you some information about a collection of things.  This comes because my life is a collection of things and this is a weird sort of life update.  So, hang on for this week's fast five!







 














1.    As you may know, I've started a YouTube Channel also called Adventures for Anyone, and I tend to post five videos a week.  They are not a certain theme.  You never know what I might come up with.  I don't like to be on camera, so you won't see much of me.  I wish I was more of a personality.


That being said; I have been traveling a bit and there might be some things on there that spark or inspire you to travel on your own, so check it out.  I do a lot of local traveling.  I let you know when there's something important going on in my area or an area I'm traveling to.  Could be important.


I also am still posting a video here and there from last fall's travel to Porto, Portugal and our recent trip to Helsinki, Finland; Tallinn, Estonia; and Stockholm, Sweden.  It's summer here, so I'm visiting New York City a lot and taking a lot of trips along the shore.  Once in a while I'll be in the mountains, so I mix it up a bit.


I appreciate any attention the channel gets, and would love it if you could check it out; like and subscribe; comment and share; and hope you enjoy it. It's becoming a lot of fun for me and I like to share.



https://www.youtube.com/@ninakindred9466



























2.    OMNY.  What is it, you ask?  That's the new system for the New York City Metro System.  That's right, welcome to the news portion of our post.  


Is it in a test phase?  No, it's completely operational.  Are there problems?  Maybe.  There are a lot of complaints, but there aren't any definite answers on whether it's system related or operator issues.


It's new folks.  Most of the countries I've been visiting lately in Europe have something similar.  For anyone who thinks it's a disaster; it will work.  It works in other countries.  Here's the deal.  Instead of a moldy old metro card, you can get a shiny tappable new metro card.  It will be called an OMNY card.  For anyone who chooses to stick with a preloadable card, there won't be much difference.  Read the rules on the machine.  If you use cash, it will only give back up to $9.95 in change in the denominations available in the machine at the time.  You will also be able to buy one with a variety of cards and digital wallet options.


The main thing that I'm getting is that you can use your tappable credit or debit card as well.  I didn't try it when I was there yesterday, because I have lingering monies on old metro cards, but I will try it soon.  The way I took what I read was that you can tap your card and it will work.  They say give it a minute the first time, so it can link up with your credit card company and/or bank.  After that, it should be quick and easy to just tap.


There are some considerations when tapping with your credit card.  First, always use the same card.  This will allow the system to work with you.  If you go from metro to bus or other system, your transfer will be free as long as you always use the same card.  Just make sure you transfer within two hours of the first tap, and the system will follow.  This should work on many things, Staten Island Rail, Roosevelt Island Tram, and the Air Train at JFK as well as buses and things.


There are a couple other things that I read about the system.  First, always use the same card.  Can't emphasize this enough.  There will no longer be week passes with this system.  As long as you use the same card, it will not charge you more than $34 a week.  Always use the same card.  You also can use it to pay for up to four people at a time.  No more than that.


Will there be some problems?  Sure, but change always has some glitches.  Just be patient and give it a try.  Metro cards will still work until the end of the year, but make that change now and get used to all things new.



https://omny.info/



https://www.mta.info/fares-tolls/subway-bus/tap-and-go



https://www.mta.info/fares-tolls/subway-bus/reduced-fare/omny



https://www.nyc.gov/site/fairfares/OMNY/omny.page



https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHkn788ZQJOMuW3uTQpDVWW4aXeKB1EW
















 











3.    The Staten Island Ferry.  I hear Scarlet Johansen owns one, and what a hoot that must be.  No matter how you look at it, there's only one ride like it in the world.  And some people take that ride twice a day to commute to and from work.  However, as tourists, we love the ride.



First and foremost, the Staten Island Ferry is free and runs every half hour.  When you arrive as a tourist, you stand out like a sore thumb to the scammers and they'll try to sell you discounted tickets.  Total scam and everyone should know that.  The ferry is free.



But, if you're visiting the city, it's something that I highly recommend.  There's a few things to do on Staten Island, and you do have to exit the ferry when you arrive.  There's a farm league ball team close to the terminal.  There's a collection of stores and restaurants right next door.  If you do nothing else, that will give you a taste of the lengths these folks have gone to in order to welcome visitors.  The view of the rest of New York City is amazing as well.  Then, you can always catch the ferry back.  It's free and runs every half hour.  Free.  Can't emphasize that enough in a very expensive city.



Here's the other great thing about this trip.  It's easy to get to, easy to find, and easy to take.  South Ferry is the last stop on the red 1 line subway at the southern tip of Manhattan.  You exit the terminal and walk right into the ferry terminal.  It's nearly impossible to get lost as long as you board the subway toward South Ferry and every subway stop will tell you that.  The ferry terminal has restrooms, snacks, drinks and air conditioning that can make a huge difference in the middle of summer.  The ferry is set up for you to sit outside and watch the world in the famous harbor go by if you like.  You get cool views of the Statue of Liberty.  You get to see Governor's Island, the working harbor and so much more.  It's a great sightseeing trip.


Lastly, if you like a good boat ride, they've got you covered.  I go on it once in a while just for the ride.  Just remember, it's not for tourists, but they are used to having tourists along for the ride.  It's there for transport, not luxury.


https://siferry.com/



https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/siferryschedule.shtml



https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d143363-Reviews-Staten_Island_Ferry-New_York_City_New_York.html



https://www.exp1.com/blog/new-yorks-most-famous-ferry/



https://www.nyctourism.com/new-york/staten-island/























4.    Light House Tours From New London, Connecticut.  This is a great way to spend an afternoon, and I do it once in a while.  The company that runs the ferry from New London to Orient Point, Long Island operates lighthouse tours in the summer.  They have a variety of tours.  You can take the classic lighthouse tour as I normally do.  It goes from New London to Orient Point and back stopping to look at all the lighthouses along the way.  It's a great ride and they tell good stories too.



They also have a lights and sights tour that goes more along the shore and toward Newport, Rhode Island.  Also lighthouses and different ones from the other tour, but some unique additional sights along the way.  This tour and the classic tour normally alternate days.  Tour number three is a sunset tour and I hear it's lovely, but have never gone on that one.



Most tours take between 2 and 3 hours, and are a lot of fun.  If you get seasick, take Dramamine.  There are snacks and drinks available on the boats, and there are restrooms available.  There's a lot of outdoor seating so you can get a good view of the lighthouses, so take a seat and relax.  The captain will always turn the boat around so everyone on all sides of the boat get a chance to see each and every lighthouse.



It's a lot of fun, and don't worry if you didn't purchase you ticket online in advance.  Arrive early, and there will probably still be space.  If you want to make sure though, purchase your tickets in advance online.



https://www.lighthouse.cruises/



https://ctvisit.com/listings/cross-sound-ferry-lighthouse-cruise



https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33852-d10538534-Reviews-Cross_Sound_Ferry_Lighthouse_Cruises-New_London_Mystic_Country_Connecticut.html



https://www.visitconnecticut.com/state/connecticut-lighthouses/



https://www.nlmaritimesociety.org/lighthouse-stewardship.html























5.   The Sheffield Island Light Tour.   This one is a great little tour out of Norwalk, CT.  They go Wednesday through Sunday in season.  They also have special events throughout the season.  This is a quick trip from dock to island and the trip takes a whopping 3 hours.  



While on the trip you get the opportunity to tour the inside of the lighthouse, where the owners and their family used to live.  It's now a museum and the island is a nature reserve.  This is a great place to bring a picnic, take a walk or just enjoy the water, the island, the animals and birds, and the view.  The staff is also great, and they will make sure you have a good time.



If you take the train to South Norwalk, the dock is a short walk too.  So you don't have to drive if you don't want to.  Once again, it's a great way to spend some time along the water in the summer.  Do purchase your tickets ahead of time.  It's a small boat and can sell out.  I purchased my tickets on Eventbrite.



https://www.seaport.org/tickets-and-prices



https://ctvisit.com/listings/sheffield-island-lighthouse-and-harbor-tour



https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33871-d2233662-Reviews-Sheffield_Island_Ferry-Norwalk_Connecticut.html



https://ctvisit.com/events/2025-cruise-and-tour-greens-ledge-sheffield-island-lighthouse



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-cruise-and-tour-to-sheffield-island-lighthouse-museum-tickets-1247384022189



There you have it.  I do a lot of running around during the summer, and I love the activities so much that I do many of them again and again.  Keep reading to find out more about some of my favorite activities as the summer goes along.  Just remember, there are great things to do, no matter what you like, just always keep exploring and enjoy!



Friday, July 4, 2025

Just a Few Thoughts on City Amusement Parks and How They Came to Be


 





You can see it from the train station in Helsinki, Finland.  It's called Linnanmaki.  It's the local amusement park.  It has roller coasters, an aquarium, other thrill rides, kiddieland, and food and entertainment.  It's right along the tram line on line 2.  


I was in Helsinki a while ago, and I noticed it then, but I didn't have a chance to investigate it.  It's a very cool place, and available a lot of the year for the locals and others. 


The rides were cleverly situated and everything was amazing.  And it was all right in the middle of town. 


But, that wasn't all.






Upon arrival in Stockholm, Sweden on the very same trip, I discovered Grona Lund; their local amusement park.  It was on the same island as the Vasa Museum and the ABBA Museum along with Skansen, the outdoor history museum.


It was full of amazing rides, similar to the ones in Finland.  They had great park food and entertainment as well.  Another urban amusement park.


I love travel, and I love amusement parks.  This discovery left me thinking of times in the past when I've encountered a city amusement park.  I never thought much about it.  I just went, rode the rides, had the carnival food and enjoyed myself.


But was there something more to it all?





Anyone who reads this blog knows how much I love New York City, and Coney Island and all of its individual parks have been there since the 1800's.  The Wonder Wheel is one of my favorite rides and it's home to the world famous Cyclone roller coaster as well.


Many years ago, I visited Vienna and went to the Prater to ride the oldest working Ferris wheel in the world.  All of this got me thinking; what's with the city amusement parks?


Copenhagen has Tivoli Gardens.  Chicago has Navy Pier.  There's the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.  There's the Steel Pier in Atlantic City.  The list goes on and on.  There are a few amusement parks throughout London as well.  Many cities all around the world have urban amusement parks.


What is it with city amusement parks?  Why is it that they came into existence and what keeps them running today?  Most of these parks are at least 70 years old.  What started it all?





It's interesting how cities work.  During the industrial age, people worked all week long.  In the cities far and wide, they didn't have a lot of money, couldn't afford personal transportation, and needed a way to get to work.  Simple.  That's where mass transit came into being.  There were trolleys until buses, metros, and trams came into being and then they had those too.


But, what happened on the weekends?  The companies that ran the public transportation whether it was the local government or private, found that they were offering transportation to no one.  People were home on the weekends and ridership was down.  However, there were necessary workers who had to get to and from work on the weekends, so the public transport ran, but at a loss.  The powers that be had to come up with some way to make mass transit more profitable on the weekends.


Interesting fact.  Some of the inner city amusement parks were created by the transportation companies.  This is very true in New York City.  Coney Island falls at the end of a subway line.  That's where these companies put these parks.  They provided families with inexpensive local fun, and caused them to have a use for the mass transportation on the weekend.










The parks started out as a way to get families out on the weekends and putting the trams, metros, and buses to work at a profit.  Decades later, they've become tradition.  They're part of what makes that city tick.  Can anyone imagine New York without Coney Island?  I think not.  






So, remember, when visiting a city here or abroad; don't forget about the amusement park.  Across Europe in most capitals and some other cities you'll find them.  Here in the United States they aren't uncommon.  Many people go to Chicago for museums and sporting events.  Don't forget Navy Pier.  It's part of the fabric of the history of the city.  The world's first Ferris Wheel was right there.  And it's a lot of fun to take some time away from history and monuments to just go and ride some rides.



So, when you plan a trip to a city don't forget their amusement park!  Enjoy!



https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33048-d156830-Reviews-Santa_Cruz_Beach_Boardwalk-Santa_Cruz_California.html



https://www.coneyisland.com/



https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/sightseeing/london-attraction/theme-park




https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/theme-and-leisure-parks-in-paris-a952



https://www.praterwien.com/startseite/



https://www.linnanmaki.fi/en/front-page/



https://www.gronalund.com/



https://navypier.org/



https://steelpier.com/


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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Dams of Western Connecticut...a Learning Experience


 








Good Afternoon!



I was just posting some videos on my new YouTube channel version of Adventures for Anyone,


https://www.youtube.com/@ninakindred9466



and I decided to make a post about a topic that is coming out there in a couple days.  The topic is the beginning on there of some information and in that case videos of the immense system of flood control, hydroelectric producing and fresh water storing dams and reservoirs that we have particularly in the western parts of Connecticut.



As the story goes, in 1955 there was a flood.  Back to back hurricanes made landfall in the area and dumped over 20 inches of water in the matter of about three days.  It caused massive flash floods and flooding in general.  Particularly hard hit at that time was a little hamlet called Winsted in Winchester, Connecticut.  The downtown is built along the banks of the Mad River, and the river went mad in 1955.  87 people were killed in the floods total, and what the water did to the region of Connecticut cost $200 million in damages in 1955.  It was devastating and incredible and there are pictures online that you can look up.














After 1955, if your spot on the river didn't have a dam, you got one.  There were already dams in order to hold fresh water for the cities, and sometimes for generating hydroelectric power.  However, after that flood, all the rest went up.  They are everywhere here where I live. 



The best part for me is that over the years I learned to pay close attention.  In almost every single case, there's not only one dam.  There's always a backup plan. 

 


The Hall Meadow Brook Dams.  I say that plural because there are so many in that system.  When you arrive at the big dam of that name, you think "Cool dam."  However,  If you look across the road between the rocks, you'll see a waterfall dam on another reservoir.  That's dam #2.  There's also one under your feet where you park. That's dam #3.  If you go back down the road to the lower pump station you'll find another waterfall dam. That's dam #4.  If you head on down to one of my favorite kayaking spots, Stillwater Pond, you'll find another dam connected to that network. That's dam #5.  We aren't done yet, though.  If you walk across the main dam into the woods on the other side, you will come out into another field and there is yet another large dam with an overflow and everything.  That's dam #6.    Incredible system.






Highland Lake in Winsted was built originally in 1771; was wood; and the lake was called Long Lake.  It's obviously been updated over the years and things have changed.  This is the lake directly above that old flood zone in the town below at the bottom of the hill.  Hence, the name Highland lake.  At the south end of the lake is a massive dam.  That makes sense.  But, it's not alone.  In that system is also a smaller earthen dam that makes the second, smaller reservoir where the drinking water is held.  In this system you can find three dams that help this system. 


Not only that, but right up the road is another series of two dams specifically for flood control on the river.  The Mad River.  And the Mad River Dam.







In Connecticut it seems as though we have dams everywhere we look.  In Collinsville, a location for dams that no one really thinks about there are two waterfall dams in less than a mile.  They've been used for hydroelectric power, and they help regulate the river.



Right around the corner in Canton, there's an enormous dam at Nepaug that generates some electricity or used to.  It's a huge waterfall dam and made an enormous fresh water reservoir.









The most amazing dam system I spend time around is the Farmington River and Colebrook River Dam.  This massive dam was built as a result of the flood in 1955.  However, the 1185 acre, sometimes 200 foot deep lake is incredible.  And, this wasn't the first dam there.



As always, there's more than one dam.  There's a drive into the dam that goes over a back up dam.  The Colebrook River Dam makes up a giant lake that as boating enthusiasts we love.  When the lake runs low in the fall, you can sometimes see a bridge that was submerged during the project in the sunken village that forfeited its venue for the reservoir.  It's a fascinating place.



Below that dam is the West Branch Reservoir and below that is the Charles A. Goodwin Dam that formed it.  This dam is a hydroelectric dam as well as flood control and construction started on this one in 1929.  It was the first dam of this system, and begun well before the flood that triggered the construction of the others. The only flood gates you'll find in this system are on the Charles A. Goodwin Dam.  There are no other floodgates, but both of the main dams have overflow areas blasted into the stone face of the mountains.






Barkhamsted Dam has two dams.  Thomaston has two.  Black Rock has two.  They all have more than one.  Connecticut didn't have to have the same tragedy happen twice.  They learned that first time.  Always try to control the situation.  Always have a backup.  The funny thing is, you'd think the world would look differently to us because we have so many dams, but it looks beautiful.  Hats off to the engineers who somehow managed to make our dam areas beautiful.  There are many of them that I kayak on.  Highland Lake is a vacation home destination.



If you visit Northwestern Connecticut and fail to visit a flood control dam, you're missing out.  They are everywhere.  It's just one of the many fascinating things about the state that I chose to call home.  So, take an adventure, pack your bags to go and see some fascinating engineering and enjoy!



https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Water/Dams/State-Owned-Dams-and-Flood-Control-Systems



https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Flood-Risk-Management/Connecticut/



https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Flood-Risk-Management/Connecticut/Hall-Meadow/



https://www.townofcantonct.org/content/19342/20393/47642/47725.aspx



https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/206



https://westbrooklibrary.org/news/what-to-do-in-connecticut/saville-dam-and-barkhamsted-reservoir/



https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/223



https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Thomaston-Dam/



https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Black-Rock-Lake/



https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Flood-Risk-Management/Connecticut/Northfield-Brook/



https://snoflo.org/reservoir/connecticut/ct00364-bristol-reservoir-4-dam#google_vignette



https://snoflo.org/reservoir/connecticut/ct00485-norfolk-brook-flood-control-dam-6#google_vignette

Friday, June 20, 2025

Getting Around Northern Europe and What's Up With the Food?


 











We tried some things we'd never done before on our latest trip.  One of the big ones was the transition from Helsinki, Finland to Tallinn, Estonia.  Instead of taking the obvious flight, we decided to take the ferry.



Going from Helsinki to Tallinn for a day or two trip is popular with the locals, and they promote it for us tourists.  We chose the Eckero Line, because; I won't lie; it was inexpensive.  It cost around 20 Euros to ride with no car and it was a delightful trip, taking just a little over 2 hours.











Why the day trip and weekender option?  Tallinn is a party town and it starts on the ferry.  The ferry not only had a lovely outdoor bar, but the inside was full of other bars and snack places, and many many slot machines everywhere you looked.  The party starts the minute people get on the boat.  



Tallinn is full of casinos and bars.  The last true headcount I could find was from 2010, and at that time there were 33 casinos in Tallinn.  That's probably more than the R Kiosk convenience stores.  We weren't going for the party, but a lot of people were, and for a 20 Euro boat ride, it's a cool day out.  Here, we go to Foxwoods for that, so I get it.
















The second transition we made was from Tallinn, Estonia to Stockholm, Sweden.  I'd heard so many stories over the years.  The horrors of flying Ryanair.  The flight was less than an hour, so I thought it would be a great way to see for myself what the legendary budget airline was like.  I fly budget airlines a lot to be fair, and I've had mostly good experiences, except that one experience with Frontier.  Never fly them.


Ryanair--what can I say?  I was impressed.  This airline operates more like a bus or train.  We waited at the gate and saw the plane come in.  It parked and the passengers disembarked.  However, while they left the plane, the fuel truck was refueling.  Several staff came to do a post flight and pre flight check.  Baggage was unloaded and reloaded in record time.  I even saw my bag go right onto the plane.  Several staff went inside the second they were done unloading to clean.  The snack truck pulled up and unloaded into the galley while the baggage was being loaded below them.  The crew left, and another crew immediately boarded.  That entire plane was legitimately turned around and ready for its next flight in 25 minutes.


We immediately boarded when the work was complete, and our flight headed directly for the runway to take off as soon as we were all boarded.  The safety information was gone over on the way to the runway, and when the flight attendants were finished, they notified the pilot that we were ready to go.  I've never seen anything like it, but I loved it.  So expeditious.



Was it a comfortable flight?  The seats on the older plane were not new, but hear me out on this one.  Old seats tend to be more comfortable and have more leg room.  They had more padding, so they were pretty cozy and our legs had a little room.  We had a wonderful, uneventful flight without turbulence.  The staff was nice and polite.  The snacks were good.  I have no complaints.  I didn't see the lavatories, because it was a 55 minute flight, but it was actually quite nice.  If you fly budget and economy, Ryanair is just fine.















The third thing that I learned a lot about while traveling to Finland, Estonia, and Sweden was Bolt.  I didn't use it, because I'm big on trams, buses, metros, and ferries; but this company, while like Uber is so much more.



You can schedule a Bolt, just like Uber.  They have an app, and it's super easy.  However, while Uber does food delivery and people moving; that's pretty much it.  Bolt does that and more.



Bolt does city scooter and bike rentals.  All on the app.  Bolt does car rentals with coded cars and keyless ignition that you can also rent on the app.  Bolt does ride sharing.  Bolt has special shuttle services for airports, train stations, and ferry ports.  It's really incredible how much you can do with Bolt.  Keep that in mind, if traveling to the area.  And with the tiny windy streets in the old towns where all the touristy stuff is, you won't want to try and drive yourself. 


In case anyone wonders, the tiny windy cobblestone streets in the old town in Tallinn are used by cars.  Unbelievable, but there it is.  The parliament building and the offices of the president are there.  So are several embassies.















The last thing I want to mention today is something I'd never encountered while traveling before.  I'll tell you the story.



We almost always fly out of Logan Airport in Boston.  It's convenient for us, we know the place, and it's normally reasonably priced.  Most of the time, in the international terminal, we eat bao.  This time we made a point to try a Wahlburger.  Never had one before and it was time.  So we did.  They were good.



When we got to Helsinki, we started to see a trend.  I'd been told that we wouldn't find much Finnish food, because that's what you cook at home.  That made sense to me.  You can try Reindeer meat and stuff at the market down at the old port.


What I didn't realize was that we were about to encounter two countries; Finland and Sweden, that when dining out ate almost exclusively burgers and pizza.  In Helsinki we found other cuisine, but it was tough in Sweden.  We found some questionable Swedish Meatballs, but that was about it.  We went all over Stockholm looking for something else to find a few options, but not many.



This all left me asking, "Why all the pizza and burgers?"


I asked around and I asked Google.  The answer I got was simple.  The countries are expensive, which they are.  When people go out they like to hang out and have a drink with friends.  Especially in Sweden, burgers and pizza are inexpensive foods and the restaurants; especially pizza places, normally have a bar.  It's become part of the hang out and spend time with friends culture.



That being said, when visiting these countries, get out of the tourist areas and you'll find a few other options.  They will be expensive compared to the pizza and burgers, but it will be other kinds of food.



Also, if you're looking for more local fare in Helsinki; check out the port area.  It's burgers and hot dogs, but it is the northern meat that maybe you've never tried.  The indoor market at the old port also has a good variety of other foods.  The central station areas in both Helsinki and Stockholm have other options as well.







Our Baltic Adventure was great.  We learned so much about the area and the views are beautiful.  I encourage everyone to take a true adventure, where you get out of your comfort zone a bit.  Where you try something new, like Ryanair or a Baltic ferry.  The best way I've found to get out and learn about the world is to travel, and you need to get out of the tourist zone sometimes.  I'm a tourist, but I like to investigate other parts of a city or country.  It's a great way to learn a lot in a short time.  



So, keeping all that in mind, make those plans now.  Try something new.  Plan a true Adventure for Anyone and enjoy!




https://bolt.eu/en/rides/



https://bolt.eu/en/



https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bolt-request-a-ride/id675033630



https://www.eckeroline.com/



https://www.directferries.com/helsinki_tallinn_ferry.htm?&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpcdfgeoo=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19892596466&gbraid=0AAAAAD_E4-EBEaRW8Iol6aCT-BxtGigQO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjdTCBhCLARIsAEu8bpK4GYE0H2nFWIP30wOy_hcG2XhW6m7CWwN4nmoqhSKeDKqCtA-xx-4aAkhREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds



https://www.omio.com/ferries/helsinki/tallinn-fnvzp?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22287054684&gbraid=0AAAAAoKnniyAEh08XCqd_uW8vRzFAkLjj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjdTCBhCLARIsAEu8bpKF_zOGgKbrylo3m78kQH35OZ3U4812Aqb3CusXGjSIu8GrFNV9n8YaAgt8EALw_wcB




https://www.vikingline.com/viking-line-cargo/routes-timetables/helsinki-tallinn/




https://www.foodora.fi/en/city/helsinki/cuisine/burgerit



https://www.routesnorth.com/sweden/things-to-do-in-sweden/introduction-swedish-fast-food/



https://www.worldofmouth.app/restaurants/flippin-burgers



https://all-things-nordic.com/2024/06/20/the-history-of-pizza-in-scandinavia/




https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g274958-Activities-c53-t107-Tallinn_Harju_County.html




https://www.ryanair.com/us/en




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