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When learning a new language, understanding common greetings is essential for effective communication. In Japanese, the equivalent of “How are you?” is expressed differently, reflecting the language’s unique structure and cultural nuances. It’s not as common to ask “How are you?” as a greeting in …
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 …
Filled with awe-inspiring cultural traditions, Japan is a country that never ceases to amaze, and nor does its language, Japanese. With so many fascinating traditions tied into the language, it’s a language that intrigues people far and wide. Heavily influenced by the Chinese alphabet and …
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 …
Finnish Laskiaispulla combine with the Japanese matcha green tea flavor for an irresistible treat! Laskiaispulla is a traditional sweet bun associated with Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of lent. This type of bun is eaten during this period in many Northern European countries. …
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 …