Category: Blog
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How My Hobbies Transformed the Way I Travel
I used to dread planning holidays until hobbies gave me a new way to enjoy it. Now, every trip feels more personal and exciting.
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Fast or Slow Travel: Choose Your Pace, But Don’t Rush to Judge
Your travel pace is personal, but quick trips can lead to snap judgments. Slow your perspective as much as your itinerary.
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Journaling Is Easy, Until It Isn’t
Five months into daily journaling, writing feels easy until big emotions hit. I’m learning to sit with them and return when I’m ready.
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A Beginner’s Bouquet Care: Personal Note
in BlogPersonal notes on beginner flower bouquet care, with simple tips that helped fresh flowers last up to 2 weeks.
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Helsinki Spring Starts in Viikki’s Fields
I welcomed spring at Viikki Grazing Season in Helsinki, watched the cows run free, and ended the day with great pizza and local vibes.
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Watch the Great Elk Migration Live in Northern Sweden
Watch the great elk migration live in spring with free streaming. From moose crossings to forest surprises, nature unfolds in real time.
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Vappu in Helsinki: How Finland Celebrates May Day
Vappu in Helsinki is Finland’s biggest spring celebration filled with parades, joyful crowds, park picnics, and treats like munkki and sima.
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How Having Hobbies Helped Me Fall in Love with Long Summer Days
Endless daylight used to drain me but new hobbies helped me truly enjoy northern summers. Here’s how everything changed.
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Stumbling into Book Lover’s Heaven: Helsinki Antiquarian Book Days 2025
A bookstore visit led me to the Helsinki Antiquarian Book Days. See what rare finds and collections you can discover at this annual event!
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Hobonichi Notebook as a Commonplace Book and Journal
Here’s how my Hobonichi notebook became a creative vault for quotes, reflections, and inspiration I didn’t know I was looking for.
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The First Book in Each of My Lives
From childhood to now, every phase of life brought a first book that stayed with me. These are the stories I’ll always remember.
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Handwriting vs Digital Notes: A Cure for Writer’s Block?
I switched from digital note-taking to handwritten journaling and found unexpected inspiration. How did slowing down help unblock my writing?
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How I Saved a Wilted Rose Using Homemade Flower Food
in BlogI used to panic over caring for flowers until I saved a wilted rose with homemade flower food. It was the start of a surprising new hobby.
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Book Hunting in Helsinki: An April Sale at Akateeminen Kirjakauppa
April in Helsinki means one thing for book lovers: Akateeminen’s book sale! Come see the titles that caught my eye this season.
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Beyond Self-Help: Why Nonfiction Deserves a Second Look
Nonfiction isn’t what most people expect. It goes beyond self-help into memoirs, science, nature, and stories that spark curiosity and wonder.
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What I Learned About Reading Slumps
I couldn’t focus on reading, until I gave in to a slice of cake. Here’s how a small craving helped me get back into the reading zone.
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Fresh Flowers at Home: Beginning a New Daily Joy
A spontaneous encounter with fresh flowers in Helsinki made me see beauty and space anew, changing my home and my pace.
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How Poetry Helped My Burnout and Anxiety
Struggling with burnout, I ditched typical books and found comfort in poetry. Poems soothed my anxiety and rekindled my reading passion.
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March 2025 Highlights: Falling for Poetry and Favorite Coffee Bean
From poetic revelations to coffee sensations, my March 2025 adventures were full of delightful surprises. See what sparked joy this month!
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Easter in Helsinki: Fazer Café and Finland’s Famous Mignon Eggs
Celebrate Easter in Helsinki with a visit to Fazer Café, a home of Finland’s iconic Mignon eggs and seasonal chocolate treats.
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Where to Find Journaling Stationery in Helsinki
Find the best journaling supplies in Helsinki, from popular stationery stores to unexpected spots with cute stickers and planners.
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Mid-March Update: A Season in Transition
March in Helsinki is a mix of sunshine, snow, and exciting events as the city awakens for spring. What’s next in this season of change?
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You Don’t Hate Reading, You Just Haven’t Found the Right Books
Think you hate reading? Maybe you just haven’t found the right books yet. Here’s how unexpected reads completely changed my perspective.
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My Fun Design Market Spring 2025 Experience
I explored Fun Design Market Spring 2025 for the perfect journal stickers: cute designs, witty words, and more. Can’t wait for the next one!
