Gift ideas from Finland!
Not only is Christmas around the corner, but if you happen to be on the lookout for a Finnish present for someone - this post is for you. I like to gift people with items they will
Dinner Date: Fisken på disken
Seafood and fish is a vital part of Finnish food culture, and Fisken på disken brings the best of it to the heart of Helsinki. Along with a bunch of other restaurants, young chefs
Dinner Date: Ravinteli Huber in Tampere
Huber lies in the heart of Tampere and attracts mainly meat lovers - even more intriguing to see how they would cater for my vegetarian dinner companion! As one of the very few res
Work Life Essentials – What’s in my bag?
As a self-employed office nomad woman (= meaning that I don't have a permanent, set office), I carry a lot of stuff around with me. Besides doing a lot of work from home, I tend to
Summer Magic in Åland
The Åland Islands are slowly becoming my favourite place ever. It is the absolute perfect and most scenic place to visit, the entire Western archipelago is a true hidden gem that
Nature, Muumins and pampering: My Side of Naantali
I'm constantly on the search for brief Helsinki escapes, from busy times working and all that. I knew Naantali only by the comparison of it being "the Miami of Finland" (without th
Dinner Date: Taste of Helsinki 2016
Taste of Helsinki is the event to be for foodies, curious minds and wine lovers. The best restaurants of the city and surrounding areas gather in Kansalaispuisto in Helsinki, and
Visit Vallisaari Island and explore Helsinki’s history
Only opened in May 2016, Vallisaari is a true treasure right in front of Helsinki's coastline. The fairly big island was in use under the military until pretty much then, but final
My ReLEx® SMILE laser eye surgery experience
After several years of contemplating to have my eye sight corrected, I took the step in April 2016. I had the ReLEx® SMILE laser surgery performed on my eyes and already a coupl
Helsinki Coffee Festival / Finnish Roasteries to watch
The Helsinki Coffee Festival celebrates the mighty bean and also teaches visitors and curious coffee drinkers about the newest trends and methods, but the actual coffee tasting ain