Category: Helsinki & Lifestyle

Mar 24^th

The Ultimate Helsinki Guide to the best Breakfast, Cafés and Bakeries

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Mar 02^nd

The Ultimate Guide to Winter in Finland

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Dec 16^th

Gift Ideas from Finland – Unique & Sustainable

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Nov 30^th

Cold Weather Guide & Finnish Winter Clothing

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Nov 21^st

Guide to Second Hand shopping in Finland

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Sep 02^nd

10 tips to survive the darkness in Finnish winter

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Jun 23^rd

Top Apps you need in Helsinki & Finland

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May 21^st

Explore the Espoo Waterfront Walkway

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May 10^th

20 Helsinki Summer Experiences – live like a local

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Apr 30^th

A perfect summer day: Kayaking in the archipelago

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Apr 22^nd

Guide to Vappu celebrations in Finland

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Mar 23^rd

10 Reasons for Happiness in Finland

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Oct 01^st

Helsinki: Best places to get some work done

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Aug 11^th

Visit Iso Vasikkasaari Island in the Espoo archipelago

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Aug 04^th

7 Things to do this Summer in Helsinki

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Jul 24^th

Rugged nature and beautiful Wilderness: a day hike in Porkkalanniemi

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Jul 06^th

Summer hike: the St. Olav Waterway on the Åland Islands

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May 06^th

Guide to Grocery, food delivery & ready-made meal services in Helsinki

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Mar 17^th

Guide to Finnish Sauna & My Sauna Essentials

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Mar 15^th

Working from home: tips for a productive home office

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Feb 22^nd

Nuuksio National Park: A Winter hike & Making reindeer friends

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Feb 06^th

9+3 Helsinki Weekend Walks to Seaside Cafés

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Dec 19^th

My Finland Bucket List as an Expat

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Dec 02^nd

Day trip to a winter wonderland: Fiskars Village

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Oct 17^th

Autumnal getaway in the Archipelago: Villa Nagu

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Oct 11^th

Autumn Bliss: Hiking the St. Olav Waterway – Travelogue

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Oct 11^th

My Outdoor Favourites

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Aug 16^th

What I learned in 9 Years in Finland

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Aug 13^th

Dreamy trip in Finnish Lakeland: Exploring Saimaa by bike

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Jul 02^nd

Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurants in Helsinki

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May 06^th

A perfect Helsinki Day for the last day of my 20s – #AllasDaycation

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Apr 16^th

Representing Finland abroad: my favourite Finnish Design pieces

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Jan 28^th

Active winter trip: Lakeland & Jyväskylä region

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Sep 15^th

Dinner Date: Restaurant Ultima – this is hyperlocal

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Sep 06^th

#yrittäjänviikko – Spaces

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Feb 18^th

Dinner Date: Restaurant Nolla

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Dec 29^th

Lahti & Lake Päijänne: the magic of slowing down

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Dec 14^th

Hietalahti market hall – Helsinki’s foodie paradise

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Nov 05^th

10 tips I wish I’d had before I started working for myself

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Sep 23^rd

Dinner Date: OLO Garden & Bar

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Aug 16^th

7 Things that 7 Years in Finland taught me

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Aug 02^nd

Mindfulness Trip: Cycling the Archipelago Trail

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Jun 13^th

Best Places for Breakfast (meetings) in Helsinki

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May 30^th

8 Reasons why Finland is the best place to do business

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Dec 15^th

Gift ideas from Finland!

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Dec 04^th

Dinner Date: Fisken på disken

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Sep 23^rd

Work Life Essentials – What’s in my bag?

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Sep 13^th

Summer Magic in Åland

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Jul 10^th

Nature, Muumins and pampering: My Side of Naantali

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Jun 09^th

Visit Vallisaari Island and explore Helsinki’s history

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Apr 22^nd

Helsinki Coffee Festival / Finnish Roasteries to watch

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Mar 29^th

Kemi: Olokolo or the Snowhotel?

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Mar 17^th

Breaking the Ice with Sampo

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Mar 07^th

Lapland Getaway: Luosto

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Feb 07^th

Dinner Date: Baskeri ja Basso

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Dec 14^th

#helsinkilove: Christmas vibes

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Aug 27^th

The Getaway: 5 steps back to Sanity in Åland

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Jul 08^th

Discover Finnish nature in Kivinokka

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Mar 16^th

Weekend trip: Lakeland Paradise Saimaa

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Feb 02^nd

4 Things to do in Porvoo (that you wouldn’t expect, necessarily)

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Sep 02^nd

Feel the nature: Berry- and mushroom picking in Nuuksio

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Aug 25^th

“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 3: By and on the water

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Aug 22^nd

“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 2 – Nature calls

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Aug 21^st

“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 1 – the basics

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Aug 08^th

Summer: A visit to Lonna island

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Jul 21^st

Exploring the Helsinki Archipelago on a Summer Cruise

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Jun 17^th

Taste of Helsinki: a celebration of food

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Jun 02^nd

Unique Nature in Helsinki: Lammassaari & Kuusiluoto

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May 20^th

Summer plans: My top 5 beaches in Helsinki

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Apr 23^rd

Ghost Town of Kruunuvuori (outdated)

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Mar 13^th

My Finland & Helsinki FAQ

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Hello and welcome! Originally from Luxembourg, I came to Finland in 2010 to study. I loved it so much that I stayed – and here we are. Since 2014 I’ve been helping others to find their home in Finland and build a life they want in our amazing chosen home. In any season!

You’ll find helpful every day Lifestyle Guides, the best tips for travelling in Finland, Advice on How to survive Finnish winter, the ultimate lists of Restaurants for any occasion, everything you need to know about enjoying Finnish nature – and more!