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This summer we flew from Finland for France to go and see my family. 2 flights and a stopover in Germany and one tired m...
10/12/2026

This summer we flew from Finland for France to go and see my family. 2 flights and a stopover in Germany and one tired mama😆

I was up super early to get myself ready, close the bags and get the girls dressed. We did not even have breakfast. Taxi to the airport, and me pulling all of those bags in myself. Overpacker here.🤣

We ended up spending a long time at Helsinki airport, and thank God we were ready for it.

What got us through the day:

• The passports and the chargers stayed in the bag that never leaves me. Nobody even checked the passports, we were flying inside Europe, but I am not the person who puts them down.

• We found the playground before we found the gate. Airport playgrounds are a lifesaver and Helsinki has a good one.

• They are hungry all the time. Even when I pack snacks they are still hungry, so we bought food at the airport. Twice, in 2 countries.

• Maya fell asleep in her stroller for a couple of hours and that gave us a real break.

• Tablets out on both flights, and I did not feel bad about it once.

By the time we got on the first plane we were already exhausted and we had not even flown yet. Then Frankfurt, another walk to another terminal, some German food, more money spent, and the girls watching planes to pass the time.

The second flight felt too long. We were all tired but we kept going.

My sister was waiting for us at Lyon airport just after midnight.❤️ Such a long day.

Save this for your next long travel day, and tell me where you are flying.✈️

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Planning a trip to Tallinn, Estonia? Here's a list of things to do, plus what helps to know first🇪🇪 Helpful tips:•Curren...
09/10/2026

Planning a trip to Tallinn, Estonia? Here's a list of things to do, plus what helps to know first

🇪🇪 Helpful tips:
•Currency is the Euro. Credit cards work almost everywhere, but carry some cash for smaller spots
•Estonia is visa-free for many nationalities for up to 90 days, check Schengen rules before booking
•Tap water is safe to drink
•English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas, but a "tere" (hello) and "aitäh" (thank you) go a long way
• People are very reserved
•The Tallinn Card bundles transport and museum entry, worth it if you're visiting three or more paid sites
It's about a 2 hour ferry from Helsinki, easy as a day trip
Old Town is a 15–20 min walk from the port, no public transit needed

🇪🇪Things to do:
•Old Town, walkable, medieval, cobblestone streets from the 13th, 16th century
•Town Hall Square,the heart of Old Town, good place to start
•St. Olaf's Church, climb the tower for some of the best views in the city
•Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Russian Orthodox, striking onion domes
•Toompea Hill, the upper town, parliament, castle, viewpoints over the city
•KGB Prison Cells, small but powerful Soviet-era museum, ~10€
•Kiek in de Kök & Bastion Tunnels, walk part of the old city walls, underground history
•Restoran Olde Hansa — medieval-themed restaurant

Save this for your trip to Tallinn Visit Tallinn

08/26/2026

Everyone keeps asking me why I went to Finland with my kids and what my honest experience was as a Black family.

Spoiler, it was a good one and I will go back!

Same experience carried over in Estonia too, from Helsinki all the way to Tallinn.

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08/24/2026

How to do the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn with kids 🇫🇮⛴️🇪🇪
We took

📍 Terminal
We left from West Terminal 2, run by . It looks like an airport, big and easy to move through. Check in closes 30 minutes before departure. The port gets busy, especially in summer, so give yourself time

⛴️ The crossing
About 2 hours. Ferries run often, several times a day. Book in advance online, that's what we did.

👶 Kids
Under 5 travel free. We paid 40€ round trip for me and my 8 year old.

🛏️ Private cabins
There are also private cabins you can rent for the crossing if you want to rest. We didn't book one since the ride is only two hours, but it's there if you want the option.

🧳 On board
• Play area for kids
• Music area and arcade
• Small shops, like duty free
• Tons of food options, including a buffet
• Lockers to store your bags

🧥 What to bring
Bring your passport, you need it. We went in July and it was actually cold, around 15 degrees, and raining. Bring sweaters even in summer.

Tallink Silja Line and Viking Line also run the same route.

Would you take the ferry over flying for a day trip like this?


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As a frequent traveler mom, and learned the hard way , there's too much to remember before a trip. Tell your bank, get c...
08/21/2026

As a frequent traveler mom, and learned the hard way , there's too much to remember before a trip. Tell your bank, get cash, book your airport transfer, make sure your passport doesn't expire, charge your devices...

So I created the Mayana Voyage pre-travel checklist. It's every step I do before every trip, so nothing gets missed.📝

👇🏾Comment "list" and I'll send it to you.

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08/19/2026

I didn't know what to expect when we went to Helsinki. I just knew Finland 🇫🇮 was named the happiest country in the world.

Everything there was made easier for parents:

▪︎ had two playgrounds inside it
▪︎ let us ride free public transit with a stroller
▪︎ had this huge play area for the kids
▪︎ Public washrooms had tiny toilets for kids, my daughter missed those when we got home
▪︎Even some estaurants had playgrounds outside so the kids could go play
▪︎ libraryi has a coffee shop inside the library with a huge kids area
▪︎ has a free museum made just for kids, dress-up and all
▪︎ , you weren't kidding❤️.

What's the most kid-friendly thing you've seen in a city?

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