Guide to Second Hand shopping in Finland
It's been great to see the second cycle movement grow stronger. In Finland, the recycling culture has always been active and present, and it shows from the re-use mentality in any
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
Best places to enjoy Blinis in Helsinki
The best time of year is Blini season! January marks the month that Bliniviikot are all around the city, which means many wonderful restaurants have the wonderfully buttery Russian
Helsinki: Best places to get some work done
Freelancers, students, visitors who need to get down to business: this post is for you. I enjoy my home office but on days where I really need to get things done it's the safer opt
Unique Staycation: spend the night at Nuuksio Reindeer Park
Have you ever dreamt of sleeping in the middle of the forest, and waking up to enjoy your morning cup of coffee while feeding a cute reindeer straight from your bed? In Nuuksio Nat
Nuuksio National Park: A Winter hike & Making reindeer friends
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to venture into the far North of Finnish Lapland to experience the bliss of Finnish nature and wildlife. Helsinki is close to natur
Top 8 Pizza spots in Helsinki
Don’t we all love ourselves a good pizza? The ultimate deliciousness and comfort food, thick or thin crust, do you prefer a juicy tomato base or a Pizza Bianca? While I perso
9+3 Helsinki Weekend Walks to Seaside Cafés
Seaside walks along the Helsinki or Espoo coast are a very popular weekend activity. Going for a long walk on a beautiful day, being out in nature, soaking up some sun and getting
My Finland Bucket List as an Expat
After all these years in Finland, there are still some things that I always wanted to do and that just haven't happened. I feel like 2019 was a pretty lazy year in that regard to i