viātrīx f : (latin, noun) female traveller, wayfarer
Helsinki is beautiful in all four seasons, but probably most so in February, when heavy snowfall transforms the city into a stunning winter wonderland.
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Ischia is busy and crowded in summer, but a visit to the medieval Aragonese Castle and swim in the impossibly clear water below makes for an amazing day trip.
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With winding old streets, historic cliff top churches and stunning Mediterranean views, the island of Procida in the Bay of Naples is one of my favourite places in Italy!
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The Isle of Capri provides an idyllic combination of history, culture and elegance emerging from impossibly blue water and stunning surrounds.
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With nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, Malta’s capital Valletta is the sunniest city in Europe and the perfect destination for a mid-winter mini escape. This 4 day itinerary ensures you see the best of Malta’s highlights whilst soaking up the sun by the intensely blue Mediterranean.
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Reflecting on Finland’s 101 years of independence, I asked 5 Finnish friends what they love about their home country. I then added a list of 15 of my favourite things that I love about living in Finland.
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If you saw my post yesterday about quitting coffee, you’ll know that Finland holds the bragging rights to the nation that drinks the most coffee! So it’s not surprising that in Finland’s capital you’ll find a huge range of cafes, which (luckily for me) also offer many other delicious drinks and snacks aside from coffee. If…
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With ridiculously tempting azure waters, rich Roman history and delicious Mediterranean food, it was not a difficult decision for me to book a somewhat last minute summer holiday to Italy’s southern coast last month. As August is peak season, I spent more time than usual planning an itinerary in order to avoid the worst of the…
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Throughout Finland, clusters of heritage-protected wooden houses provide a peak into early 20th century working class life. Here’s a glimpse at three ‘puu’ districts that can be easily reached from Helsinki’s center.
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Exploring the colourful castles of Portugal’s Sintra
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A few years ago, while I was in Europe for a work trip, I was lucky enough to squeeze in a couple of days exploring Portugal with a friend. The beauty and charm of the capital immediately struck me. I hope this gives you an idea why.
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Nearly four years ago I spent 10 days in and around Edinburgh, mainly for a scientific conference and to visit research labs I thought I might like to work for. While I loved the old world feel of Scotland’s capital, it’s cobbled street charm and pretty greenery, I decided it was not the place for…
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A few years ago I visited labs in Edinburgh and Lyon to check out the cities and see if I’d like to live and work there. While the work in Lyon was not exactly what I was looking for, the beauty of the city made a long-lasting impression on me.
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Geneva is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been in the world. Here’s a snippet from a day trip from Lyon.
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Helsinki’s coast has an impossible number of inlets, peninsulas and small islands. Here are 10 you can explore from the city center.
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Pasila will soon become Helsinki’s second center. Here I share some photos and things I love about the district, which is also my new home.
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Tampere is physically shaped by two lakes and culturally by the hydro power they brought to the city. Here’s 5 things you’ll want to do in modern Tampere.
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Last year I visited 12 countries and saved an additional 10,000€ for future travel. Here are 10 key habits that enabled me to do this.
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