I get a lot of questions about how expensive it is to live in Finland. That’s why this blog post walks you through monthly expenses in different life situations and …

Lahti has so many things going for it! The city center offers incredible forest trails next to winter stadion, Alvar Aalto architecture, whiskey tasting and mouthwatering Finnish cooking. Lahti is a fantastic non-touristy day trip destination from Helsinki!

If you like mac and cheese, the Finnish macaroni casserole might be your new favorite! Finnish families certainly love it, and it’s easy to see why this is such a popular dish in Finland. It’s very family-friendly and easy to make from simple ingredients that won’t cost you a fortune.

Jyväskylä is a major city in the Lakeland area, 3 hours north of Helsinki. If you are exploring southern and middle Finland, visiting Jyväskylä will be a highlight of your trip! It’s a city that all Finns love. In this post, I’ll tell you little inside things and show 10 charming Jyväskylä things to do, self-guided.

If you would like to teach your child some Finnish, I have good news: Finnish for kids can be fun and straightforward when you have the right tools available. But …

This guide helps you plan a visit to Lapland no matter what’s your travel style. Looking for tips for a self-planned Lapland break? No problem, I’ll help you be your own travel guide. Wondering should you buy a package deal to Lapland? I’ll explain how much there’s to plan and budget so you can decide what’s the best travel solution for you!

You guessed right, this is not a recipe for mämmi, the traditional Finnish Easter dessert, which looks like a brown pile of dirt. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of mämmi, …

I’m a list person. An excel person. A roadmap person. And within the last few years, I have also become a ‘Say a goal out loud, work hard and watch …

​*In commercial collaboration with Haaga-Helia, the business-orientated university of applied sciences in Helsinki.  Can you study in English in Helsinki? What’s it like to study in Finland? What should you …