Category Archives: Helsinki
Iittala & Arabia Design Centre – home base of Finnish design
Visit a Finnish home and look for objects of Iittala, Arabia and Marimekko. I’ll eat my Marimekko napkins in case you don’t find anything. Finnish design is made for every day life; we eat from Arabia plates, drink our coffee
Iittala & Arabia Design Centre – home base of Finnish design
Visit a Finnish home and look for objects of Iittala, Arabia and Marimekko. I’ll eat my Marimekko napkins in case you don’t find anything. Finnish design is made for every day life; we eat from Arabia plates, drink our coffee
Eye on Töölö library
I was seven when I got my first library card. Today I use the “new” library card that I got at the age of 10 or 12, where my signature is still oh so very girlish and childish. During my life I have
Eye on Töölö library
I was seven when I got my first library card. Today I use the “new” library card that I got at the age of 10 or 12, where my signature is still oh so very girlish and childish. During my life I have
Lux Helsinki and freezing temperatures are back!
It is minus 17 celsius degrees, which feels like -25 c because of the wind. The sky is crystal clear and the houses in the centre of Helsinki are full of color. Lux Helsinki and freezing cold winter weather are
Lux Helsinki and freezing temperatures are back!
It is minus 17 celsius degrees, which feels like -25 c because of the wind. The sky is crystal clear and the houses in the centre of Helsinki are full of color. Lux Helsinki and freezing cold winter weather are
Helsinki City Museum, a place to stay and play at
Helsinki City Museum is experimental, child friendly, free of charge, open every day, located in the heart of the city, fun, place to hang out, inspiring and more like a friend or a living room, than just a regular museum.
Helsinki City Museum, a place to stay and play at
Helsinki City Museum is experimental, child friendly, free of charge, open every day, located in the heart of the city, fun, place to hang out, inspiring and more like a friend or a living room, than just a regular museum.
Conquering the towers of Helsinki: Kallio Church
I have a dream, a dream of conquering all the towers of Helsinki. Today I’m again one step closer to make that dream come true, as yesterday I had an unique opportunity to visit the tower of the Kallio church (1912).
Conquering the towers of Helsinki: Kallio Church
I have a dream, a dream of conquering all the towers of Helsinki. Today I’m again one step closer to make that dream come true, as yesterday I had an unique opportunity to visit the tower of the Kallio church (1912).
Allas Sea Pool – swimming in the heart of Helsinki
This year, 2016, has been a real celebration of the Finnish sauna culture in Helsinki. First in March was organized the very first Helsinki Sauna Day (don’t miss the next one in October 29th!), a day when private saunas opened their
Allas Sea Pool – swimming in the heart of Helsinki
This year, 2016, has been a real celebration of the Finnish sauna culture in Helsinki. First in March was organized the very first Helsinki Sauna Day (don’t miss the next one in October 29th!), a day when private saunas opened their
May I present you the master of light, Mr. Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is still today the best know Finnish architect; all the Finns know his name, many of us have some of his designs at home (most popular one is the Aalto vase) and his name is familiar also abroad
May I present you the master of light, Mr. Alvar Aalto
Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is still today the best know Finnish architect; all the Finns know his name, many of us have some of his designs at home (most popular one is the Aalto vase) and his name is familiar also abroad
Löyly – so much more than just a sauna
This is a story that I have been planning to write since late May when I visited the Löyly for the first time. Löyly is a new public sauna and a restaurant that was opened to public in the end
Löyly – so much more than just a sauna
This is a story that I have been planning to write since late May when I visited the Löyly for the first time. Löyly is a new public sauna and a restaurant that was opened to public in the end
Folklore in the Finnish capital at Seurasaari
White nights, midsummer magic, old traditions and Finnish folklore. I ran into all of those on Midsummer day in Seurasaari Open-Air Museum located just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. We head there with my family
Folklore in the Finnish capital at Seurasaari
White nights, midsummer magic, old traditions and Finnish folklore. I ran into all of those on Midsummer day in Seurasaari Open-Air Museum located just a few steps from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. We head there with my family
Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari – two new Helsinki secrets to share
Exactly a year ago I wrote about my first visit to Vallisaari, but then the island was only possible to visit by Finns and in special occasions, but now the incredible islands of Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are both accessible to
Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari – two new Helsinki secrets to share
Exactly a year ago I wrote about my first visit to Vallisaari, but then the island was only possible to visit by Finns and in special occasions, but now the incredible islands of Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are both accessible to
Art for the whole family at Kiasma
Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.
Art for the whole family at Kiasma
Art is a way of relaxation for me – I have been going to museums and galleries since child and drawing and painting are two things that I love to do. You forget the time when you concentrate on art.
More good coffee in Helsinki – El Fant and Mood Coffee Roastery
The coffee scene in Helsinki is evolving all the time and new lovely, personal cafés keep opening their doors. I want to share my latest discoveries with you! The very first one (that has already turned into my second office) is El
More good coffee in Helsinki – El Fant and Mood Coffee Roastery
The coffee scene in Helsinki is evolving all the time and new lovely, personal cafés keep opening their doors. I want to share my latest discoveries with you! The very first one (that has already turned into my second office) is El
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