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I didn’t really have Filipino food on my radar, so I was so happy that I was invited by the guys at @paisanofilipino to try the delicious food from their home, and we were also impressed with the vegetarian options, some of which you see here (also I’m getting hungry). Can’t wait to be back soon!

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So I spoke to my friend the other day, who said that it’s not only dark and everything outside, but people also stop doing things. Going out less, getting lazy with things - so I will try to motivate and remind you of the amazing things we can do even when it’s November. Like calling those friends you haven’t seen the other day and meet up for dinner to catch up. For example at @paisanofilipino - which is great food for sharing, for many it’s a new culinary experience and it’s absolutely delicious - and it’s a wonderful concept for small groups. They are launching the new menu tomorrow and I can’t wait to try it!

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Oh man, those views! Our room on the 8th floor at @marskibyscandic had just a stunning view of Helsinki, from the bed as well as from that crazy bathtub. As I’m here at home wrapped in a blanket, I couldn’t stop thinking of that tub. Also. Can you order room service to the bath tub? Just in theory, I mean 🤔
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Don’t miss the whole image on my collagefeed over at @kathrindeter!
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#sponsoredstay #marskibyscandic #finnfulness #scandichotels #myhelsinki

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Marski by Scandic is my parents’ favourite hotel, for several seasons. It’s right opposite of Stockmann, so a great central location, the tram to our apartment leaves in front of the door and there is a taxi line during the nights, so my mum has great entertainment when she can’t sleep (very important selling point). But over the years, it really needed an overhaul, and it finally got it – and is now the first Scandic Signature Hotel in Helsinki. @marskibyscandic fully embraces all the oddities, phrases and curious facts about the Finns that resounded throughout the land. The blog post about the whole #fin fullness experience is now up on the blog!
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And I can’t stop thinking about those floofy pillows. .
See the whole #collagefeed over on my feed!
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#sponsoredstay #marskibyscandic #finnfulness #helsinki #myhelsinki #hotelsinhelsinki #scandichotels

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November. The rugged autumnal winter days are here. It’s cold and windy. This glorious month marks my business anniversary for me and it’s always a time to reflect, but this year it was time for change. I decided to move away from the Luminoucity name which has been part of this journey since the beginning. And while the name means something to me, it doesn’t to anyone else and everybody is always confused with the spelling (which is fair enough). So now I’ll write and share as myself @kathrindeter - also the blog has had a little facelift and can now be found under KathrinDeter.com. Over there I started you off with my 10 tips to survive the darkness in this season here in Finland, so if you’re struggling - go give it a read! And if you’re new around here, I put together a little introduction of myself which you can find in my story highlights 🥳

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I’m on the sofa with my favourite blanket and it’s raining outside like nobody’s business. Candles are lit, another batch of coffee is coming up in a bit and I’m definitely ready for a little nap. Today’s the most Sunday Sunday in a while, and I’m here for it! Just like it felt @villanagu a while ago, with the fireplace on and delicious food waiting for us along with this gorgeous @winestate.fi red that kept us great company throughout our stay (thanks for that!). Looking at this photo with the green tableware and the light, I’m just loving the cosy season. ❤️
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#sponsoredstay with @veerabianca and @northboundjourneys

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Dreaming of this cozy bed @villanagu this morning, while I got ready to get out in the rain...
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So after a couple of weeks of slow progress (see my previous post) - this and last week I’ve definitely felt progress and motivation. A deep dive into my business and my issues has really helped to identify what needs to happen for me to move forward. A chat with a friend yesterday over cinnamon buns has put my focus back on that, then today I had a great meeting where I felt pretty accomplished and planned a lot of things that I want to get done. I’m feeling so much better and excited about things, even though there are still a couple of question marks. What do you do to get out of a slump at work?
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📸 @northboundjourneys 😻

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Good morning, happy Monday! A couple of weeks ago, @veerabianca and @northboundjourneys and I went on a little hideaway in the amazing archipelago @villanagu. Our goal for a couple of months had been: let's get together, and let's get our shit together. We all run our own businesses, and we each face different challenges, and amidst the hustle of the daily life we never really have time to sit down and think about developing what we're doing and solving problems we might have. I've been stuck in a series of projects falling through, paired with a perceived lack of inspiration, family stuff going on, the big move to our first own apartment and now the last month this stupid flu really knocked me out hard - which didn't help at all. Having good friends to help you focus, shift your own perspective and push you in a direction where you can be more proactive again and look into the future - is so incredibly important and valuable, and I’m really thankful to have these two ladies to help me with all that. As entrepreneurs, we have a lot of responsibility towards ourselves, and sometimes it can definitely be overwhelming - but I also wouldn’t want to do anything else. In that spirit, I wish you all a successful Monday, with lots of inspiration and energy! And coffee ☕️ .
Thank you @northboundjourneys for the snapshot <3

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The perfect way to end the weekend: hot chocolate, candle light and woolly socks, just like we did in our stay at @villanagu with @northboundjourneys and @veerabianca ❤️
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I’m concluding my autumn #collagefeed of our @olavinreitti hike with this wonderful memory of the dinner we got to enjoy at @nestorsbackpocket, where @northboundjourneys also found a new favourite beer. The next day we headed back to Nagu to spend a couple of quiet days in the forest by the sea (more coming). Thank you for following us on this trail adventure, and many thanks to the St. Olav Waterway for having us! Make sure to check out the Luminoucity.net blog for the post on our full experience!

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