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Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for 9 years running - and for LGBTQ travellers, it's a great destination to visit. Join me as I explore Helsinki's vibrant queer scene in this YouTube video, from the world-famous saunas and Baltic Sea swims at Löyly to the Nordic region's largest LGBTQ+ nightclub, Hercules. I'll take you through the city's stunning architecture, hidden art museums, and gay-friendly neighbourhoods, and show you why Helsinki Pride week and year-round LGBT culture make Finland one of Europe's most welcoming destinations. Whether you're an LGBTQ traveler or an ally, discover what makes Helsinki and Finland so special - and so happy!
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0:00 Instagram story & introduction
0:20 – Klaus K Hotel
0:35 – Löyly Sauna
0:50 – Gay Walk Tour
1:05 – Upsinki Cathedral
1:20 – Market Square
1:35 – Suomenlinna
1:48 – Struts Cocktail Bar
2:00 – Helsinki Pride & LGBTQ life
2:20 – Helsinki Highlights City Cruise
2:36 – Temppeliaukio Church
2:50 – Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
3:01 – Amos Rex Underground Art Museum
3:15 – Ateneum Art Museum
3:28 – Hercules Nightclub
3:42 – Saily eSIM discount
Join me in Europe on a small group trip in the summer of 2027: http://www.joshrimer.com/grouptrip
A 4 minute version of this is also airing on TV in Canada! OUTtv is our national LGBT station and every day it airs a slightly shorter version of this video as an interstitial episode for the 1.2 million Canadians who have that TV station through their cable or satellite provider. For more than a year, this episode will air (more than 200 times) in a series called "Josh Rimer Travels", which produced and hosted by me!
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