Tag: helsinki
Gift ideas from Finland!
Not only is Christmas around the corner, but if you happen to be on the lookout for a Finnish present for someone – this post is for you. I like to gift people with items they will connect with or
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Dinner Date: Fisken på disken
Seafood and fish is a vital part of Finnish food culture, and Fisken på disken brings the best of it to the heart of Helsinki. Along with a bunch of other restaurants, young chefs have set up this modern joint
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Dinner Date: Roster (pop-up)
Yes, this visit concludes our dinner at the Roster pop-up, but hold on there: the Unioninkatu pop-up restaurant was set up as a trial run for the real deal whereas the pop-up itself was only open for a couple of
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City Escape: Vallisaari
Only opened in May 2016, Vallisaari is a new treasure right in front of Helsinkis coastline. The fairly big island was in use under the military until pretty much now, but finally opened up for visitors as well. The island
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Dinner Date: Juuri
Actually, this is not a dinner date, as I actually took myself out for lunch. But hey, let’s not be pedantic here, it’s food! And for me this delicious visit was certainly a great inspiration to return for the dinner
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Helsinki Coffee Festival / Finnish Roasteries to watch
I’m usually not the biggest fan of reporting or blogging about trade shows or product festivals, but the Helsinki Coffee Festival is tasty AND photogenic. From April 22nd to 24th, Kappelitehdas is celebrating the mighty coffee bean and everything that
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Helsinki: Best places to get some work done (Part 1)
Being full-time self-employed or freelancing comes with pros and cons. Working at my own schedule and pace, wearing what I want and being where I want are my favourite perks. However I’ve discovered at times that working from home isn’t
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