Places to visit in Punkaharju

This summer we have been visiting many exciting places in the province of North Karelia and in nearby region of South Savonia. One of the places we went to in the beginning of our holiday was Punkaharju. In this post you’ll find a few tips …

Visiting Hanko

If you are looking for a place to visit in Finland during summer, look no further. Hanko would be a perfect addition to your trip. It takes around the same time to get there from Helsinki as from Turku – around 1h 40min by car …

Moscow in few pictures

Moscow is only 1.5h flight away from Helsinki, however Saint Petersburg is still much more visited by Finns than Moscow. It’s understandable. Saint Petersburg is much more closer (3h by fast train from center to center), much more relaxed and has more to offer in …

Koli National Park

There is much more to Finland than just Helsinki. If you are planning to visit Finland and you love nature, I recommend to explore the region of Northern Karelia. It has stunning lakes, green forests and amazing landscapes. One of a many places to visit …

Espoo Central Park – Spring

Today was a sunny day, perfect for spending some time in nature. I decided to check out Espoo Central Park. It’s has lots of forest and is great for walking, biking, playing disc golf and many other activities. You can find more info about the …

Finnish study books – Part 1

My Finnish language journey started with intensive Finnish course. Our group met 3 times a week for 3 hours at a time. In 4 months we covered 3 Suomen Mestari books. After the course was over, I got stuck. It was a surprising discovery that …

Eating seasonally – Finnish experience

One of the things I’ve noticed upon our move to Finland is that when I tried to cook using the same recipes I used in U.S., it was very hard to find the ingredients. For example, nectarines or peaches in November were not available. It …