10 tips to survive the darkness in Finnish winter
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 from – and while I th
Tips for Mushroom hunting in Finland
Picking berries and foraging for mushrooms is a great and popular pastime and activity in Finland, the forests are full at the moment! Here are tips for mushroom hunting in Finland
Exploring the Kotka-Hamina region – 11 Weekend trip tips
The Southern part of Finland is not just a beautifully rugged coastline, but it offers so many things to do and see, that really surprised me. The Kotka-Hamina region is only about
Savonlinna & Saimaa Region in Summer – Top 10 Tips
Saimaa is the largest lake of Finland, the Eastern part of Finland that it stretches towards is also one of the most popular holiday destinations of the country. The city of Savonl
3-day Summer Itinerary to visit the Jyväskylä Region
The Lakeland region of Central Finland around the city of Jyväskylä, is famous for its countless lakes, its Sauna culture, the home of architect Alvar Aalto. Our summer trip took
Finnish Summer Cabin Food Inspiration & essentials
Summer cabin food doesn't have to be boring, dull or repetitive and a lot of work at the same time, with some smart planning and a little preparation beforehand, it's just as simpl
3 days in Helsinki: a Summer itinerary (with map!)
Whether you have family visiting or if you are new to Helsinki, this itinerary to spend 3 days in Helsinki is showing off the Finnish Capital at its best, from sights, to nature, r
Weekend trip to Mathildedal & Teijo
In just under two hours by car away from Helsinki, a trip to Mathildedal and Teijo is a great choice for a day trip, but I highly recommend spending the night for a bit of a slow m
Top Apps you need in Helsinki & Finland
In this article Here's a super useful guide to phone apps for everyone living or visiting Helsinki and Finland! There are many great services that make your life easier, help
How to plan your perfect Finnish summer cabin holiday
The Finnish summer cabin dream of nightless nights, BBQs with friends, berry picking, sauna and swimming at any time of day finally came true for me this year! And it was everythin