Explore the Espoo Waterfront Walkway
Stretching all the way from Munkkiniemi along the coastline of Espoo all the way to Saunalahti, the scenic road with mystical parts through birch woods, swampy forests and hidden b
A perfect summer day: Kayaking in the archipelago
Kayaking season! Finally we can head out to the waters again. Where? Right in Helsinki of course. Where to go, what to do and what not - but mainly picture proof that Helsinki is p
Visit Iso Vasikkasaari Island in the Espoo archipelago
The Espoo archipelago is a place I haven't explored enough yet, but luckily summer isn't just over yet! Visiting more of the local islands that are right in front of my doorstep is
Rugged nature and beautiful Wilderness: a day hike in Porkkalanniemi
Little getaways from the city, especially in the summertime for day hikes and exploring the areas closeby Helsinki, are my favourite thing to do! I had seen so much of Porkkalannie
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.
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
Summer Magic in Åland
The Åland Islands are slowly becoming my favourite place ever. It is the absolute perfect and most scenic place to visit, the entire Western archipelago is a true hidden gem that
Nature, Muumins and pampering: My Side of Naantali
I'm constantly on the search for brief Helsinki escapes, from busy times working and all that. I knew Naantali only by the comparison of it being "the Miami of Finland" (without th
Visit Vallisaari Island and explore Helsinki’s history
Only opened in May 2016, Vallisaari is a true treasure right in front of Helsinki's coastline. The fairly big island was in use under the military until pretty much then, but final
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