Category: Blog
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Bookstore Hopping in Tallinn, Estonia
Bookstore hopping in Tallinn with cozy shops, affordable finds, and places worth the trip from Helsinki. Here’s what I discovered!
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How I Pick Books to Read
I used to trust book ratings. Now I’ve found a more personal way. Here’s how I choose a book to read based on something deeper than stars.
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Why I’m Angry About School
in BlogA childhood spent chasing academic success, only to realize school never taught us how to really think and never meant to set us free?
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What’s In My Stationery Pouch
Love journaling or planning on the go? Take a peek inside my stationery pouch and find out the notebooks and tools I carry every day.
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The Emotional Cost of Being a Reader
How reading fiction and nonfiction builds empathy, and sometimes, a quiet kind of loneliness in a disconnected world.
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Best Books I’ve Read in 2025 (So Far!)
Here’s a list of the best books I’ve read in 2025 so far that I couldn’t put down, and felt a little sad to leave behind when they ended.
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Where I Go in Helsinki for a No-Plan Midsummer
Not sure what to do in Helsinki on Midsummer’s Eve? Explore my low-budget, no-plan day filled with markets, coffee spots, and seaside walks.
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Where to Eat in Ghent, Belgium Like a Local
in BlogWhere to eat, what to try, and the spots you shouldn’t miss from someone who once called Ghent, Belgium as city home.
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Konepaja Festival: A Free Day Out in Helsinki
I spent a sunny Saturday at Konepaja Festival in Helsinki: free entry, local flea markets, and live music in the Vallila train factory area.
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The Perfect Cinema for a Wes Anderson Movie in Helsinki
This Helsinki cinema felt like a Wes Anderson film. I chose it for The Phoenician Scheme before it was even announced.
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The Hour of the Star: My Gateway to Classics Fiction
Clarice Lispector’s The Hour of the Star is the book that first pulled me into the classic fiction. The beauty of its quotes lingers with me.
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Breaking the Rules and Finding My Creative Flow on Bookstagram
I turned my Bookstagram from polished content into a creative space. Letting go of the rules helped me enjoy sharing again in my own way.
