Category: Life in Helsinki
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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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Cafe Tampopo x Cinema Orion: A Unique Film Night in Helsinki
A cozy Helsinki café and a historic cinema created a sold-out movie night. See how this Sunday turned into something special.
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February Favorites: Helsinki Cafés, Journaling Supplies, and More Laskiaispulla
Exploring Helsinki cafés, finding journaling treasures, and trying unique Laskiaispulla. The last half of February was full of discoveries!
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Top Coffee Spots in Helsinki You Must Try
Finland is all about coffee! Here are my favorite cafés for great brews, perfect for a chill moment with a friend or a book.
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Mid-February in Helsinki: Penkkarit, Runebergintorttu & More
Halfway through February in Helsinki, I’ve enjoyed Penkkarit, Runebergintorttu, and cozy café moments that warm up the (not too cold) winter.
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Helsinki for Book Lovers
If you love books as much as I do, Helsinki is filled with amazing bookstores and cozy libraries waiting to be explored.
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After a Year in Helsinki, Finland
A look at my first year in Helsinki: embracing its nature, thoughtful design, and the small joys of everyday life.
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Mid-January 2025 Life Update
2025 has begun with wonders: stargazing after workouts, perfecting my coffee brewing, and snowy walks near home.