As I already mentioned in the previous post, I plan to write notes about my experiences with Finnish study books. I already passed the YKI test, but I still pick up study books from time to time to brush up grammar. It’s tricky to be … Continue reading Finnish Study Books – Part 2
When I came to Finland I started noticing that many people have at home same glasses, napkins, textiles and tableware. In one way it reminded me of the Soviet Union. In my childhood all houses looked the same both outside and inside. No matter if … Continue reading Finnish design
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 … Continue reading Places to visit in Punkaharju
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 … Continue reading Visiting Hanko
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 … Continue reading Moscow in few pictures
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 … Continue reading Koli National Park
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 … Continue reading Espoo Central Park – Spring
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 … Continue reading Finnish study books – Part 1
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 … Continue reading Eating seasonally – Finnish experience
It’s autumn time and the colors around are boosting the mood! It’s time to go on long walks, kick leaves, drink tea with ginger and honey, read a book and just be. Autumn’s beauty is in the fact that you are staying in the moment. … Continue reading Colors of October
