Moi! Having a driver's licence is a privilege that is becoming quite a necessity these days and today marks the day that I am getting my Finnish Driving Licence. The process differs for those who have existing licence from their home country and for those who will get their first driver's licence in Finland. But … Continue reading How I got my Finnish Driving Licence
Sweden in less than 60€
You know when you watch movies like Crazy Rich Asians or any romantic chick flick where you go abroad just to have coffee or lunch? That's what this trip was like except that I am no rich Asian (just crazy!!) and I have no deep-pocketed boyfriend to take me on a private plane. This trip … Continue reading Sweden in less than 60€
Activities to try this Winter
After a hectic week, we went to my sister's vacation house in Raippaluoto to enjoy some quality time with the family and to unwind. This weekend was quite ideal to try out some winter activities since the temperature went down from -11°C to 1°C. Here's some of the activities that you should try out in … Continue reading Activities to try this Winter
Runeberg day
Today is Runeberg day in Finland! We are making Runeberg tortes and Runeberg pancakes just for this day... The Finns celebrate this day to remember Johan Ludvig Runeberg - national poet of Finland. And they celebrate by eating Runeberg torte. Story has it that Runeberg's wife invented this pastry and that Runeberg loved this so … Continue reading Runeberg day
Kaamos Depression
I mentioned in my last blog about the depressing times I had to go through early winter. So, Kaamos or "polar night" is an annual event (or period rather) where night lasts for more than 24 hours. It occurs only inside the polar circles and happens during the Winter months (for the northern hemisphere btw.) … Continue reading Kaamos Depression
My 1st Winter in Finland
I've always dreamed about seeing snow and going somewhere where I could experience it. Life is really funny because it brought me to Finland - one of the countries known for being one of the coldest & longest winter months since it belongs to the polar circle. Winter in Finland can go on for 5 … Continue reading My 1st Winter in Finland
Autumn in Finland
It's my first time experiencing Autumn as I have been living in a tropical country which only has 2 types of season - just endless summer and a bit of rainy months (and occasional typhoons). Imagine the thrill as the leaves turn from green to yellow, red and brown. The scenery as I walk going … Continue reading Autumn in Finland
Weekend at Estonia
Travel I never expected to visit another European country other than Finland this soon. My hubby was supposed to take the IELTS test in Helsinki but our preferred date had no more vacant slots so we decided to take the exam in any country closest to Finland which was in Estonia (me silently jumping and … Continue reading Weekend at Estonia
Skagen Toast
Skagen Toast is like a classical open sandwich in Sweden usually served as starter in dinner parties made out of shrimp and mayo. This is so easy to make and really good if you want to upgrade your usual toast for breakfast to a classy and fancy looking sandwich. So you will need: Mayonnaise Toasted … Continue reading Skagen Toast
Finally! My own blog page!
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