Ericeira, Portugal – January 2024. The inviting hum of the waves is the first thing that greets us. We step off the local bus, having just travelled an hour from Lisbon to this seaside town on Portugal’s coast. The cobblestone…
Ericeira, Portugal – January 2024. The inviting hum of the waves is the first thing that greets us. We step off the local bus, having just travelled an hour from Lisbon to this seaside town on Portugal’s coast. The cobblestone…
In January, we took a nearly month-long break from work and the wintery Finland. We spent the majority of the time in coastal Portugal. For the men in our family, for Isak and Anton, this was their first time in…
The warm September sun warms nicely as I stroll towards Ljubljana’s old town for the first time. There are many people around, but the atmosphere still feels like that of an intimate small town. Everyone seems to be in a…
One of my long-time dreams came true when I had the opportunity to travel to Rome this spring. That legendary “eternal city” offers plenty of fascinating sights that can be experienced even during a short vacation. Be prepared for walking,…
It’s crazy how time flies. Today, my little insignificant travel blog turns a whopping 9 years old. Over almost a decade, my life has changed tremendously. I’ve enjoyed the freedom of travelling and lived abroad a couple of times, only…
January The year 2022 started off with our little trip to Kuopio, a Finnish town famous for its large market square and kalakukko, a traditional fish baked inside a loaf of bread. Despite the freezing weather and corona restrictions in…
The year 2022 is soon over. Little did I know that we would be facing yet another exceptional year with the pandemic, skyrocketing energy prices, inflation and the war in Ukraine. Can 2023 be a normal year, please?! This year…
My home town Tampere has some fantastic photography spots for anyone who wants to take beautiful photos for social media or for their home album. Here is my list of 8 top photography spots: Hiedanranta Take a bus to “Tampere’s…
Happy news! Finally, at the age of 34 years old, I became a house owner (or an apartment owner actually)! This is probably some millennial thing but I have been living such an unsteady life before that renting has been…
Disclaimer: This post is based on my personal tips that I have found helpful when travelling while pregnant. Always consult healthcare and insurance experts for advice on your own individual situation. My baby is now one week old, and it’s…
