Sitting on a branch of the Tree of Life

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Sitting on a branch of the Tree of Life

Helsinki, 14 degrees

On Sunday I saw a movie I've been waiting for to see for at least half a year! I think it comes as no surprise to you that the reason for my interest in this movie is yes, you guessed it, no oth…
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Developing maritime Helsinki

Monday, August 29, 2011

Developing maritime Helsinki

Helsinki, 18 degrees

In tourism, seasons mean everything. There is a huge difference in services available, prices, personnel and atmosphere when it comes to different seasons. I don't think it comes as a surprise t…
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Seven years in Helsinki (of waiting to see Dalai Lama)

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Seven years in Helsinki (of waiting to see Dalai Lama)

Helsinki, 17 degrees

In senior high school when I had a course of history where we had a chance to study a non European country, I made a choice that with time came to change my way of looking at the world. I chose to s…
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Barefoot running shoes - the next big thing?

Barefoot running shoes - the next big thing?

Helsinki, 17 degrees

Am I the only one who has noticed that barefoot running shoes have appeared on the street scene of Helsinki? I have now spotted these shoes twice on the tram, and they really catch your eye since th…
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Ballerina heaven!

Monday, August 22, 2011

Ballerina heaven!

Helsinki, 13 degrees.

Rain. On my window. Ballerinas. On my mind.



Came across these ballerians on Char and the city. They made the rain feel kind of nice. My favorite is number nr 3 on the left side, the black ones with…
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Colorful like an autumn leaf!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Colorful like an autumn leaf!

Helsinki, 20 degrees

As autumn approaches us and catalogues and magazines are filled with fashion hints and ideas concerning autumn trends, I would like to take this chance to introduce my personal favorites. This autum…
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Business trip: Turku, Finland

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Business trip: Turku, Finland

Helsinki, 18 degrees

To continue the recitation of last week, I wanted to dedicate one blog insert to describe my experiences in Turku last week. All the Tourist Offices in Finland belong to a association that put up st…
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Scissors snobs!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Scissors snobs!

Helsinki, 18 degrees

Let's catch up some on my last week. I spent last Monday getting to know the Fiskars Village, located one hour from Helsinki towards west. The idea about going to this former ironworks was initi…
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The green heart of the city

Friday, August 12, 2011

The green heart of the city

Helsinki, 17 degrees

On a rainy day like this one, it's good to remember the beautiful summer we've had here in Helsinki this year!


Here is one of my favorite places in Helsinki; the Töölönlahti Bay just five mi…
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Me like Manna

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Me like Manna

Source: Alfitude


New artist obsession! Born in Paris to a Finnish mother and Algerian father, Manna resides in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, where she’s been crafting an experimental and hauntingly beautiful sound.…
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A comeback

A comeback

Helsinki, 20 degrees

While taking a break from the blog, distant noices kept on calling me back again. So here I am, ready for writing again. This summer, as many of you surely know, has been rough on me. The loss of a …
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