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
If you are thinking what to see in Helsinki in spring and summer, Seurasaari is the place to go. Take bus 24 that has many stops in the different parts of the city center and goes directly to Seurasaari. You will not regret it 🙂 … Continue reading Seurasaari – open-air museum
When you think about Finland, probably first things that come to mind are cold climate and lack of sun. You are probably wondering where Finns get all vitamins and how they stay healthy in harsh weather conditions. In fact, Finns have a secret superfood – … Continue reading Finnish superfood
Hello there! I’ve been radio silent on the blog for a while. Partly because there is a lot of stuff going on in my life almost all the time, but also I found it quite hard to come up with ideas for writing. However, that … Continue reading How to start reading in Finnish
Summer in Finland passes by quite quickly, but there is one fest that takes that joyful summer spirit way into the fall. From middle of July through end of October a very exciting event takes place in Finnish restaurants and summer houses – a crayfish … Continue reading Crayfish parties in Finland
Food is a great way to learn more about the country you are visiting. Is it spicy? What kind of vegetables and fruits are used? Is the meat fried or steamed? What the local desserts are like? We’ve recently been to Thailand, where for breakfast … Continue reading Finnish Breakfast Food
Hello! You might remember from my previous post that Loviisa is a small wonderful city about an hour away from Helsinki. In December they host a joyful Christmas houses event, where you are invited inside beautifully decorated houses. In summer the city hosts Open Garden days, … Continue reading Open Garden Days at Loviisa
