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Why is Helsinki the Happiest City in the World?
Europe, Travel Matthew Schueller Europe, Travel Matthew Schueller

Why is Helsinki the Happiest City in the World?

The capital city of Finland doesn’t just flirt with joy, it fully embraces it in a its own weird and quirky way. While other cities might aim for a polished look, Helsinki takes a different route: real, natural, warm and welcoming. In Helsinki, they’ll tell you: “We’re not perfect, we’re happy.” And after spending a week here during Pride, exploring saunas on tiny archipelago islands, feasting on plenty of Finnish cuisine, and witnessing a design-forward city that leads with sustainability, I think I understand why it’s so happy here a little bit more.

Here’s a deep dive into what actually makes Helsinki one of the happiest cities on Earth.

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Top 7 Restaurants in Los Cabos & Cabo San Lucas
Food, Travel, North America, Central America Matthew Schueller Food, Travel, North America, Central America Matthew Schueller

Top 7 Restaurants in Los Cabos & Cabo San Lucas

Flying to Cabo for the first time, we had no idea there would be such great food options. From delectable brunches, street tacos, and fine dining, Los Cabos and Cabos San Lucas have incredible restaurants to choose from. Here is our list of the top 7 recommended restaurants to try in Cabo. We are so excited to bring you this list of extraordinary bites and flavors. Our week spent in Cabo was made even better by our tour guides at OutBound Travel, a new LGBTQ+ travel company that specializes in transforming traditional trips into unique and exciting LGBTQ+ adventures. From the destinations to the entertainment, every part of the experience is custom designed by the OutBound experts. Truly, this experience provided a place where our entire group could be themselves and celebrate as one family. We cannot wait to get back to Cabo again, and we’ll be sure to return to the best restaurants around in Los Cabos.

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