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
Dreamy trip in Finnish Lakeland: Exploring Saimaa by bike
For most of the last years, I did a bigger bike tour through the archipelago of Western Finland or the Åland Islands, only last year for some reason it didn't happen (it was proba
Mindfulness Trip: Cycling the Archipelago Trail
It’s no secret that the Western part of Finland is my favourite area of the country. The countless islands and skerries that form one of the most beautiful regions I’ve
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
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
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
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