“Taival” = “Journey” in Finnish.

Taival Travel is a journey of growth and exploration: together, through sharing and making wonderful experiences, we become more conscious and aware as travellers while having fun.

“Travel broadens the mind” is a bit cliché, but let’s be real: at its best, travel isn’t just about cool experiences—it’s a crash course in life. You learn about the world, about people, and (surprise!) a whole lot about yourself.

But let’s not sugarcoat it. Travel can also be a selfish, messy thing. It’s easy to feel entitled to go wherever, do whatever, without thinking about the impact—on locals, on cultures, on the environment. And that’s not the kind of journey we’re here for.

At Taival Travel, we believe in doing it better. Learning to travel in a way that minimise the negative impact and maximise the positive is a whole journey in itself. We’re not here to preach—we’re here to share. The highs, the lows, the "oops, that was a mistake" moments, the unexpected joys, the wild stories, and the lessons we pick up along the way.

What can you expect? Honest, no-BS travel guides covering everything from eco-conscious stays to party trips, long backpacking trips far from home as well as mini-adventures close by, reflections on culture, language, and food, plus some ridiculous anecdotes that sound too absurd to be real (but totally are).

This taival—this journey—is open to everyone. So, hop on board, and let’s get exploring!

The 5 principles of Taival Travel

  1. Curiosity: Be open and genuinely interested in the world around you, willing to learn from local customs, to recipes and foreign words!

  2. Respect: Be considerate of others, the environment, perceived differences between people and cultures. In Finnish we say ‘Maassa maan tavalla’ which translates to ‘In a country by its rules’.

  3. Self-awareness: Be able to critically reflect on one’s own impact, behaviour and place in the world and question your own patterns, thoughts and habits. You are not always right.

  4. Excitement: Finding the golden middle of having a positive mindset, soaking the pleasures of adventure, joy and life whilst not getting utterly crushed by the polarisations and harsh contrasts.

  5. Caring: While travel will have an impact on you, one way or another, seek to also be the impact-maker. Imagine what impact actions that are fuelled by positivity, authenticity and emotional connection can have.