Category Archives: Travels

Saint-Petersburg, so close and so far

Last weekend I traveled to Russia, to Saint-Petersburg for the first time in my life. It takes only 3,5 hours in train to get there, but it seems that you have traveled to another world, to a world with glory

Saint-Petersburg, so close and so far

Last weekend I traveled to Russia, to Saint-Petersburg for the first time in my life. It takes only 3,5 hours in train to get there, but it seems that you have traveled to another world, to a world with glory

Lisbon in autumn colours

I love Lisbon. I love the autumn colours, splendid views, narrow little streets, azuleijos, kind people, marvelous parks, huge trees, old wooden trams and the sun. Obrigada!

Lisbon in autumn colours

I love Lisbon. I love the autumn colours, splendid views, narrow little streets, azuleijos, kind people, marvelous parks, huge trees, old wooden trams and the sun. Obrigada!

Greetings from Lisbon!

Traveling is one of my passions, and here we are again, spending a month in Lisbon, Portugal. We are looking for new experiences, improving our Portuguese and just enjoying the charm of the city by walking up and down the hills,

Greetings from Lisbon!

Traveling is one of my passions, and here we are again, spending a month in Lisbon, Portugal. We are looking for new experiences, improving our Portuguese and just enjoying the charm of the city by walking up and down the hills,

Dolls and Toys at Porvoo

Porvoo, this little city at 50 km from Helsinki has a hidden treasure in one of the old wooden warehouses by the river: Doll and Toy Museum of Porvoo. The place is amazing in many ways. First of all it has

Dolls and Toys at Porvoo

Porvoo, this little city at 50 km from Helsinki has a hidden treasure in one of the old wooden warehouses by the river: Doll and Toy Museum of Porvoo. The place is amazing in many ways. First of all it has

Discovering Tampere

I like to travel, or better I love to travel. At the moment we have so much going on that there is no time for any longer trip, but you can always do a little weekend getaway. So last weekend

Discovering Tampere

I like to travel, or better I love to travel. At the moment we have so much going on that there is no time for any longer trip, but you can always do a little weekend getaway. So last weekend

Relaxed cruise to Stockholm

Sometimes unplanned holidays are the best. It has been a really busy May, and spontaneously, with a short notice we decided to cruise to Stockholm with one of the daily boats that run between Helsinki and Stockholm. You spent two

Relaxed cruise to Stockholm

Sometimes unplanned holidays are the best. It has been a really busy May, and spontaneously, with a short notice we decided to cruise to Stockholm with one of the daily boats that run between Helsinki and Stockholm. You spent two

Nice People

Last week I spent a couple of days in Nice la Belle, in the city that is known as the resort for the upper class people. I don’t care for big boats, expensive shops and fancy restaurants. What attracted me

Nice People

Last week I spent a couple of days in Nice la Belle, in the city that is known as the resort for the upper class people. I don’t care for big boats, expensive shops and fancy restaurants. What attracted me

Turku

The oldest town in Finland is Turku, “the rival of Helsinki”. It used to be the most important city in Finland until 1812, when Helsinki was turned into the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland by an order of

Turku

The oldest town in Finland is Turku, “the rival of Helsinki”. It used to be the most important city in Finland until 1812, when Helsinki was turned into the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland by an order of

Intimate Venice – vol. II

Venice has its more intimate side as well. When you leave the most touristic areas around the San Marco square you’ll find narrow calles where the locals get their hair done, enjoy a cup of coffee and dry their laundry.  The

Intimate Venice – vol. II

Venice has its more intimate side as well. When you leave the most touristic areas around the San Marco square you’ll find narrow calles where the locals get their hair done, enjoy a cup of coffee and dry their laundry.  The

Venice in my mind – vol. I

Venice is a city that most of the people have an image on. It is the sinking city of gondolas, canals, Gothic and Renaissance buildings – and tourists. It has its own special charm, and these pictures reveal one side

Venice in my mind – vol. I

Venice is a city that most of the people have an image on. It is the sinking city of gondolas, canals, Gothic and Renaissance buildings – and tourists. It has its own special charm, and these pictures reveal one side

Traveling back to Berlin

After a busy Monday I (had not taken any new photos and I) needed a break. So I decided to travel back in time, to summer 2010 and days spent in Berlin with my loved ones.

Traveling back to Berlin

After a busy Monday I (had not taken any new photos and I) needed a break. So I decided to travel back in time, to summer 2010 and days spent in Berlin with my loved ones.

Sweet design Porvoo

The old town of Porvoo steals your heart with it’s beauty – and your money with the great selection of boutiques. Every time I go there, I cannot but go into my favorite shops: toy store Riimikko, tiny design boutique Design Deli and

Sweet design Porvoo

The old town of Porvoo steals your heart with it’s beauty – and your money with the great selection of boutiques. Every time I go there, I cannot but go into my favorite shops: toy store Riimikko, tiny design boutique Design Deli and