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Short stay: GLO Hotel Ithaca, Helsinki, Finland

ByPaul Johnson February 6, 2014May 9, 2019

On a recent visit to Helsinki, I stayed at the GLO Hotel Ithaca – a moderately-sized hotel with an excellent…

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Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland

Reflections on my trip to Helsinki, Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

Throughout my time in Helsinki, I’ve been on a mission with American Express to track down great customer service…

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Service with a smile at GLO Hotel Kluuvi, Helsinki

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

In my final example of great customer service on my latest trip to Finland with American Express, I’d like…

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Feasting on bear in Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

In my continued hunt for great customer service on behalf of American Express, I wanted to try some traditional…

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Hockey in Helsinki

ByPaul Johnson November 19, 2013May 9, 2019

On my recent trip to Helsinki, I wanted to not only see some of the main tourist attractions, but…

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First impressions in Finland

ByPaul Johnson November 18, 2013May 9, 2019

As you will know from an earlier blog post, I recently visited Helsinki on behalf of American Express, on…

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Heading for Helsinki – your recommendations, please!

ByPaul Johnson November 14, 2013May 9, 2019

I have teamed up with American Express to go on a quest for great customer service… and I’m heading…

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