Day trip to Hämeenlinna, Aulanko & Iittala village
A few weeks ago, we went on a little drive and day trip from Helsinki to Aulanko nature reserve nearby Hämeenlinna and continued to…
A few weeks ago, we went on a little drive and day trip from Helsinki to Aulanko nature reserve nearby Hämeenlinna and continued to…
Finnish winters are a beautiful time of year, and even in Helsinki with lots of snow, everything feels brighter – and super cold days…
Winter is the season many dread, and with temperatures in Finnish winter ranging anywhere between 0 and -30°C it’s good to be prepared. With…
The best time of year is Blini season! January marks the month that Bliniviikot are all around the city, which means many wonderful restaurants have the wonderfully buttery Russian delicacy on their menus. The Finnish interpretation is made with buckwheat flour and baked in a cast-iron pan until crisp and sinful, and is served with a variety of different toppings, along the sides of smetana, red onions and pickles.
Welcome 2021! It feels pretty good to leave the last year behind us and focus on what lies ahead. Even though 2020 definitely showed…
For those of us who are expats, family and friends at home love a little glimpse in our lives up North, and Christmas gifts from Finland are always a welcome novelty. For those of us who have moved here with our family and we want to strengthen our relationship with the new home in Finland, or just for those Finland-enthusiasts in your life – this is a collection of gift ideas of Finnish items or things that are super useful to have when (living) in Finland. Especially with winter in mind.
The month that many dread is in full swing. Last week, I shared that I have made November my health and care month for…
Welcome to November! As we are moving into the darkest time of year, it’s time to address the “November blues” that many people suffer…
Freelancers, students, visitors who need to get down to business: this post is for you. I enjoy my home office but on days where I really need to get things done it’s the safer option for me to be away from my sofa and fridge. Here’s my part one of the best cafés and workplaces in Helsinki. Criteria? Mainly coffee and wifi.
Who doesn’t love breakfast? Helsinki has a bunch of just delicious breakfast cafés all around town, so make your pick! I’m more of a savoury kind of breakfast gal, so you can always win me over with good break, well-prepared eggs and of course – strong coffee. Coming from Central Europe, bread and pastries are my weakness – there is nothing that makes me happier than a buttery croissant, or a loaf of crusty bread. Luckily, the last years have brought us some amazing places to enjoy baked goods. Of course many overlap in these categories, so go and check them out yourself!