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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ronjax" data-source="post: 1797997" data-attributes="member: 43206">Thanks everyone. Paris is an interesting comparator. I live in Southport, used to live and work in London and had a long weekend in Paris last October.Paris by far the dearest of the three places, this one way way the cheapest. Paris worth it though for the ambience and the "splendour" but I prefer London of the two cities, more dynamic (and much cheaper plonk if you know where to go!). I wouldn't like to have to live in Paris even if I spoke French fluently.Drinks in Paris were expensive particularly beer (lager) with wine and brandy a bit cheaper. I guess Finland will be lager and vodka. As long as I can get a decent "buzz" for a tenner or so.Anyway, two of us have booked 4 plus 1 night into the Airport Hotel at Oulu and two nights in the Sokos Hotel in Kuusamo. Both places recommended by friends who went there last year. Need to hire a car.I'm a video man , which is a much slower pursuit than snapping, and far slower than simply listing. Thus choosing a guide or not a bit problematical apart from some inborn resentment at giving somebody E200 for pointing out a few albeit very interesting birds. Ideally it would be me and my mate or just me and a guide but that will surely cost a load. On the other hand being stuck with a noisy crowd of still photographers (and they are noisy!) does not appeal.I guess I need to contact Finnature for some advice unless anyone can recommend alternatives.Ron</blockquote>

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