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Siem Reap is not to be missed if visiting Cambodia. It is full of beautiful temples and rich culture! It was an unforgettable experience to see the temples dating from around 1000 years ago and to feel what life might have been like. I was …
A couple of days ago, I spent a nice evening in Hội An. It is a nearby city to Da Nang and contains a historically preserved town dating from the 15th to 19th century! The lanterns at night and the picturesque boats on the river …
Suomenlinna is a great island to visit if you’re in Helsinki, whether you are a tourist or a local! The scenery changes so much with the seasons that it is a memorable experience each time. Each trip there has been personally significant to me: The …
Tanuki family goes on a Porvoo day trip A couple of weeks ago, mama and papa tanuki finally came to visit me in Finland. It was interesting to be their tour guide for a couple days and see Helsinki and Finland as a tourist. We …
A couple weeks ago I went to take an audition in Vienna, if you haven’t seen my first post here’s a link: Two days in Vienna! concerts, sights, and transport This is a continuation of my post from last week, except that I wanted to share the …
Last week I had the great opportunity to visit Vienna for the first time! I was there for an audition so I couldn’t do all the things that I wanted but it was still a fantastic trip. Being a musician, Vienna is a place that …
So much variety in the bread section at the Finnish grocery store! When I first moved to Finland the bread selection at the grocery store simply wowed me. There is so much variety and many different interesting pastries and bread. Even the most basic croissant …
Traveling or living in Helsinki? Bring some affordable gifts to friends and family outside of Finland! Helsinki can be an expensive city and even more for items meant to be souvenirs. Items from the official Marimekko store or the design district can be pricy. …
Oodi library is one of the most modern libraries in the entire world! Officially called the Helsinki central library Oodi, it just opened in December of 2018! Oodi means ode in Finnish and it was an Independence day gift from the state. It is meant …
I recently went to Berlin to take an audition and spent two nights and one whole day there! I ate as much as I could, as I always do when I travel, saw some sights, and caught a concert. Maybe it is because Helsinki is …