Top Travel Blog in Finland

I’m an award-winning travel journalist, editor, author and photographer, specialising in responsible and ethical tourism. KAUKOKAIPUU was founded in 2008, while I was studying in Faenza, Italy.

My features and news stories have appeared in National Geographic, Finnair, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Matka Travel Fair and numerous other publications in Finland, on print and online. All of my published work is illustrated with my own photography, shot on location.

I’m inspired by the details that make a trip unforgettable. Sometimes, it’s an urban soundscape, a perfectly located lodge or an astonishing wildlife encounter. Often, it’s the companionship of fellow travellers, the kindness of strangers and the wisdom of local guides.

You can find my personal Instagram account with 17k followers via @monnihimari.

26% of visitors are 65 years old, 26% 55–64 years, 19% 45–54 years old, 17% 25–34 and 12% 35–44 years old. A typical visitor is 34–65 years old woman who lives in Finland.

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Feel free to contact me, propose an idea and/or invite me on a press trip: monni@monnihimari.fi

The history of KAUKOKAIPUU has seen many happy accolades:

• Best travel blog in Finland 2016, The Blog Awards Finland
• Finland’s Most Popular Travel Blog 2015, Cision Finland.
• Finland’s Most Popular Travel Blog 2013, Cision Finland.
• Finland’s 2nd most popular travel blog 2014 & 2017, Cision Finland.
• In May 2017, my #suomiretki campaign (106k followers on Instagram) was awarded the I’ve found my sweet spot accolade at the PING Helsinki Picking of the Year Awards.

Since 2017, Cision has not listed any travel blogs and The Blog Awards Finland has not been held since 2016.