Hotel Marski by Scandic – experience #Finnfulness in Helsinki
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 t
Helsinki City – Day Escapes for every season
Over the years I have found my love for the outdoors, and Helsinki is the best place to enjoy nature in all seasons. You can live in the buzzing Capital of Finland, but still be in
What I learned in 9 Years in Finland
Today, I celebrate my 9-year Finlandiversary! I remember it like it was yesterday, arriving at the airport, being surprised that it was super warm and sunny, getting on the bus and
Representing Finland abroad: Travel Diary to Brussels for the European Commission
Already last November, I got to tell my story of moving abroad and starting my business for the #EUmovers campaign of the European Commission. To celebrate 50 of Freedom of Movemen
Dinner Date: Pobre Filipino
I have to admit that I didn't have a clear idea of Filipino food, I've tasted it before but I knew very little about it. Pobre is the only full-service Filipino restaurant in Helsi
Helsinki Guide to Sunday dinner & drinks
While Helsinki is a fairly easy place to get things done on Sundays, with generous opening hours and few bits of town actually closing down, it can be a bit of an annoying endeavou
Dinner Date: Restaurant Ultima – this is hyperlocal
Helsinki's food scene surprises me again and again, Ultima being one of the newest additions. A microlocal restaurant with a fine dining experience, that's just something completel
Hietalahti market hall – Helsinki’s foodie paradise
The market hall in Hietalahti strikes with a best of the best of the Capitals restaurant scene - from the only Portuguese restaurant in the city, authentic Japanese noodles and jui
7 Things that 7 Years in Finland taught me
Happy Finlandiversary to me! Today, 7 years ago I came to Helsinki. When I moved here, the plan was to stay for a year for my exchange programme, but well. I’m still here. To
Gift ideas from Finland!
Not only is Christmas around the corner, but if you happen to be on the lookout for a Finnish present for someone - this post is for you. I like to gift people with items they will