Nature & Winter Wellness in the Saimaa Lakeland
The Lakeland area of Saimaa, Finlands largest lake, is easily one of my favourite destinations in Finland. Winter in Saimaa and around the city of Savonlinna is right for those who
Finnish Winter adventures in the Arctic Lakeland: Vuokatti
Vuokatti is in the Arctic Lakeland of Finland, a region entirely new to me! The area boasts stunning landscapes of lakes and hills, which makes it not only a paradise for skiers bu
Exploring the Kotka-Hamina region – 11 Weekend trip tips
The Southern part of Finland is not just a beautifully rugged coastline, but it offers so many things to do and see, that really surprised me. The Kotka-Hamina region is only about
Savonlinna & Saimaa Region in Summer – Top 10 Tips
Saimaa is the largest lake of Finland, the Eastern part of Finland that it stretches towards is also one of the most popular holiday destinations of the country. The city of Savonl
3-day Summer Itinerary to visit the Jyväskylä Region
The Lakeland region of Central Finland around the city of Jyväskylä, is famous for its countless lakes, its Sauna culture, the home of architect Alvar Aalto. Our summer trip took
How to plan your perfect Finnish summer cabin holiday
The Finnish summer cabin dream of nightless nights, BBQs with friends, berry picking, sauna and swimming at any time of day finally came true for me this year! And it was everythin
A Guide to Tampere – for Food & Design lovers
Tampere is a city that completely surprised me. Despite being the second largest city in Finland, I hadn't really been here except for a transfer to the nearby airport, but other t
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.
Lapland Getaway: Luosto
Getting out into the nature of pure, deep Finnish winter is something that everyone should experience. It makes you fall in love with the season, understand why winter can be incre
Winter magic in the Archipelago
The Western archipelago of Finland is one of my favourite areas in the country to begin with, and recently I finally got the chance to explore it a bit in winter. The region in Sou