Kemi: Olokolo or the Snowhotel?
Kemi up in Lapland, right at the Gulf of Bothnia, is a place of magic: it's home to the Snow Castle - yes, a castle and hotel completely built of snow and ice. Also, have you heard
Breaking the Ice with Sampo
Did you know that you can go on an icebreaker cruise in Kemi, Northern Finland? The unique experience takes you on the retired vessel "Sampo", who will also get you to plunge in th
The Getaway: 5 steps back to Sanity in Åland
Åland really is one of the most beautiful spots I have ever seen and the perfect place to let your daily life behind you. Countless islands, magical bays, endless skies - what cou
4 Things to do in Porvoo (that you wouldn’t expect, necessarily)
Pretty little Porvoo is a popular day trip destination for Helsinkians - here's why you should spend more time in this fairytale town - it will surprise you.
Feel the nature: Berry- and mushroom picking in Nuuksio
Picking mushrooms and berries is one of the most wonderful and popular pastimes in Finland. Helsinki is surrounded by National parks, like Nuuskio, and nature provides us with grea
Summer: A visit to Lonna island
Right in front of Helsinki lies Lonna, a little gem of an island - which remains under construction for a while to come - but is still lovely already. I was invited to join a group
Exploring the Helsinki Archipelago on a Summer Cruise
Helsinki is surrounded by water, and in the summer season the cruise offers are a great way to explore seaside Helsinki. While it might seem like a very touristy thing to do - I go
Unique Nature in Helsinki: Lammassaari & Kuusiluoto
A short 20 minute busride from the centre lies Lammassaari, an island that is quite densely populated by summer houses (Mökkis), a bird-watching tower and a little forest path aro
Summer plans: My top 5 beaches in Helsinki
I am not a big fan of sand, yet I love the sea, sadly those two only rarely go without another. Hietaniemi beach is without a doubt Helsinki's most popular and possibly most centra