It’s been a hot summer… And as our tiny flat doesn’t have air conditioning (very few flats or houses in Finland do), staying at home has been unpleasant, to say…
I’m getting really fed up with winter. Sure, I’ve never been a fan, but the fluctuating temperatures – from barely freezing to cold snaps – and snowstorms followed by sleet…
Beer Floating I went to see Beer Floating last week, in the neighbour town. Now, if you’re not familiar with this event, Beer Floating (Kaljakellunta in Finnish) means gently floating down…
Late summer Saturday day trip, time-travel on a museum train and an afternoon in Porvoo… For those of you who (for some odd reason) have never heard of this place: it is…
I know, I shouldn’t be walking on the rail tracks… Trust me, there’s no danger: the train you see behind me is not going anywhere, and it’s the only train…
Or, sightseeing with minimal effort… I’m a self-proclaimed Bad Tourist, but I suspect everybody has those days… You know, when you’re just tired, or feeling lazy, and your brain feels…
