Discover Finnish nature in Kivinokka
Nature time! Especially in busy times I find nothing more soothing and liberating than a trip into nature. Helsinki offers stunningly beautiful nature all around the city, with the
Weekend trip: Lakeland Paradise Saimaa
Getting out from the city for a weekend is the easiest thing to do in Helsinki - with many great destinations being in reachable proximity. The stunningly beautiful lakeland region
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
“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 3: By and on the water
On the last full day of my visitors, we did two more of my personal favourite things: walking around Eiranranta and going on a boat trip through the archipelago.
“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 2 – Nature calls
On the second day with my visitors from home, we took an adventure into nature and went to feed birds and squirrels on my beloved Seurasaari. And they very hungry, lucky us!
“Convince me of Helsinki” – Day 1 – the basics
Last week I had visitors from home. It took me quite a while to convince them to travel all the way up North - I think it's actually their premiere in a Nordic country. Convincing
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
Taste of Helsinki: a celebration of food
I lohove food, good food is the best and most promising way to put a perpetual smile on my face, works also well with bribery or apologies. I guess I’m pretty easy when it co