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Shrove bun – Laskiaispulla

February 16, 2021 · 1 Comment ·

As I mentioned in my previous posts, Finnish life has certain cadence. Some holidays and celebrations are marked by special occasion baked goods. I already wrote about runeberg cake and tippaleippä. In this post you’ll learn all about a shrove bun. The bun itself was … Continue reading Shrove bun – Laskiaispulla

Finnish Santa Claus – Joulupukki

December 15, 2020 · 2 Comments ·

As you might know Santa Claus character has some variations from country to country. Here you can learn more about the Finnish one called Joulupukki.  Joulupukki literally translates as “Christmas goat”. It goes back to the tradition of St. Knut’s day, where young men, dressed … Continue reading Finnish Santa Claus – Joulupukki

Finnish maternity package aka baby box

November 4, 2020 · 4 Comments ·

Finnish maternity package or baby box has been a subject of interest in foreign media (for example, articles by BBC and Business Insider).  Finnish maternity package is a cardbox full of clothes, hygiene and baby care productsfor the first year of baby’s life. It also … Continue reading Finnish maternity package aka baby box

Finnish Study Books – Part 2

December 27, 2019 · 3 Comments ·

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

Finnish design

October 26, 2019 · 8 Comments ·

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

Places to visit in Punkaharju

September 2, 2019September 1, 2019 · 1 Comment ·

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

Visiting Hanko

July 19, 2019 · 1 Comment ·

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 in few pictures

May 1, 2019 · 3 Comments ·

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

Koli National Park

April 14, 2019 · 3 Comments ·

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

Espoo Central Park – Spring

April 6, 2019 · 2 Comments ·

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

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