Finland’s Kvarken Archipelago
Arriving in Vaasa, Finland, I was ready for an adventure and Finland does not disappoint. Vaasa is the gateway to the western side of the country. This is where …
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Toy Museums from Around the World!
Is there anything kids love more than playing with toys? Most, if not all, kids enjoy playing with a range of different toys. So leave it to me to introduce …
A Traditional Farmhouse: Liminka, Finland
This trip to Western Finland, of course, included a sauna. But where on earth were we? We were in Liminka, Finland, a town that was founded in 1477. And according …
Design District Helsinki: Color and Style
What a whirlwind trip I had to Helsinki, which is a world away from the USA. I suddenly got transplanted into a winter wonderland from the heat of the desert …
Best Christmas Markets in Europe & Tips to Attend
You can almost hear those sleigh bells ringing in your ears as the Christmas season approaches your world. The sound of Santa Claus’ “HO, HO, HO” can be heard on …
One Day Itinerary in Tallinn, Estonia
Recently, I was invited to be a part of the Nordic Blogger Experience and as a result, was invited to go to Finland. I wrote about my amazing Finnish Sauna …
A Sauna Finlandese Experience in Helsinki
Sometimes in life, as in travels, we really don’t know what to expect when encountering other cultures, countries, and continents. Some things come as a pleasant surprise, and other things, …
Maakalla Island: Finding Peace in Western Finland
There was a quiet stillness unlike anything I had experienced before. I knew that Maakalla Island of Western Finland was remote, but the eeriness I felt upon stepping off …