Summer hike: the St. Olav Waterway on the Åland Islands
Last autumn, I did my first multi-day hike of the St. Olav Waterway - together with my friend Rania, we completed the first section of this pilgrimage trail from Turku to Korppoo.
Guide for a memorable Finnish Midsummer Experience
I'm not gonna lie, Midsummer always gets me. After all these years, and being super content with my Finnish life, the FOMO is heavy around Juhannus. For us foreigners, it can be a
Guide to Finnish Sauna & My Sauna Essentials
Sauna and Finland really stand for each other, it's probably one of the things that people first associate with Finland, yet there are so many question marks from visitors and new
How is life in Finland as a woman?
A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed by a German video programme about how it is to live in Finland as a woman, and how society is different here compared to other countries -
My Finland Bucket List as an Expat
After all these years in Finland, there are still some things that I always wanted to do and that just haven't happened. I feel like 2019 was a pretty lazy year in that regard to i
Day trip to a winter wonderland: Fiskars Village
Fiskars has been recommended to me ever so often over the years, as both a lovely summer and a delightful winter destination for a day trip from Helsinki. About an hour drive west
Helsinki City – Day Escapes for every season
Over the years I have found my love for the outdoors, and Helsinki is the best place to enjoy nature in all seasons. You can live in the buzzing Capital of Finland, but still be in
Autumnal getaway in the Archipelago: Villa Nagu
Villa Nagu is an incredible house on the shoreline a couple of kilometres outside of the town of Nagu, and it is the perfect spot for what we had in mind. Secluded in the wildernes
Autumn Bliss: Hiking the St. Olav Waterway – Travelogue
The St. Olav Waterway is an old pilgrim path, leading all the way from Turku to Norway. The Finnish part of the trail was officially opened to pilgrims just last May, and I’v
What I learned in 9 Years in Finland
Today, I celebrate my 9-year Finlandiversary! I remember it like it was yesterday, arriving at the airport, being surprised that it was super warm and sunny, getting on the bus and