Autumn checklist
Creating a silly Autumn checklist is what I do to deal with the diminishing warmth and light. In my defense, it is just harmless fun but it can actually get you sorted for days.
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The city and an untold story!
My expat life… 5 years ago during the summer time, I was all set to change the city I was living in. I was tired of the city and I desperately needed some changes in my life. The plan was to leave the city for good, live with my parents for a while, detox my body & soul, set new…
Helsinki: Walking Capital of the world
~When it comes to convenience, Helsinki is one of the best European cities to live in or travel to. Be it the public transport or its impeccable city planning or just the excellent air quality, everything about this city is highly impressive. And I can go on and on about all the things I love about Helsinki but, off…
Day trip from Helsinki-Porvoo Old Town
Ever seen those beautiful red cottages by a river in one of the mesmerizing Finland videos and wondered where exactly they might be from? Well, let me take you there! A serene town on the Southern coast of Finland and one of the oldest towns in the country, this spectacular place is called Porvoo. And Porvoo old town is worth…
Wild herb picking in Finnish forest
Finnish forests are laden with wild foods such as herbs, berries, and mushrooms. Comes summer and the Finns enjoy regular trips to the forest to collect them. We too went wild herb picking in the forest and it was super fun!
Witnessing cherry blossoms in Stockholm
Stockholm, the city of history and innovations, may not be a top destination on your bucket-list but it, definitely, is a fascinating city that attracts a great number of tourists in search of a glimpse of the Scandinavia. If we keep aside its interesting history of about 800 years, Stockholm is still a global city that is know to the…
Helsinki winter garden: one of the must-visits
Helsinki, unlike other European Capital cities, is not a very crowded place although tourism in the city has picked up in recent times. This gives its residents ample opportunities to have their moments of quiet right in the heart of the city. As I have written innumerable times before, Helsinki is blessed with abundant nature. Even then, a convenient combination…
Nordic skincare problems and solutions
* Disclaimer: I am not a beauty blogger and I am not trying to sell any products here. I just want to talk about the real skin-care challenges I have been facing ever since I moved to Finland. This is simply another perspective on #mydaysinhelsinki as I feel, Nordic skincare problems are too real & stubborn to ignore!* When…
Helsinki on Instagram-My days in Helsinki
Featured image photo credit:Marian Alin Photography ———————————– Helsinki is one city I am still getting to know even after having lived here for about 4 years. Top of that, Helsinki is not a very big city to explore and yet everyday is a learning experience the moment I get out of my apartment. There are still many places I haven’t been…
Walking on the frozen sea in Helsinki
When the month of February rolls in, the residents of Helsinki (and Finland in general) start spending more time outdoors as the days gradually start getting brighter and longer. Even though the outdoor temperature can be as brutal as -25 degrees Celsius, the happy month of February doesn’t deter people from seeking endless fun outside the comfort of their homes.…
Helsinki in one day with Helsinki Card
It has been a while since I ventured out to seek new adventures in a whole new place. Work commitments, new goals at hand as well as the winter gloom have slackened the pace for a while now but a girl needs adventures. So till the time I am on the roads again, I decided to be a tourist in…
Thoughts: 2018 and the year gone by!
Hello everyone! A little late but I had been meaning to post something about the year gone by and, of course, a lot about the new year too. 15 days of 2018 have already slipped through while I am still trying to get back to my routine life after the holiday season. Now that I am back from spending my…