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    Journey to Finland

    From Dubai to Finland: Our Adventure in Migration

    August 11, 2026 - By Dii

    Reading Time: 5 minutesApril 2024, when our family – me, my husband, and our daughter Rebecca – arrived in Helsinki, Finland. We came from Dubai  United Arab Emirates and have lived and worked there for almost 10 years.

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    How We Actually Got to Finland: Our Recruitment and Residence Permit Journey

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    Travels - UAE

    Overnight Camping At Expo 2020 Lake in Dubai UAE

    August 10, 2026 - By Dii

    Reading Time: 8 minutesThere is something special about spending a night outdoors with the people you love. You leave the busy city behind, put away your phones for a while, prepare some food, sit around with friends, and simply enjoy the fresh air and open space. That was exactly what…

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    Visiting Puijo Tower in Kuopio, Finland: Our Family Experience

    October 17, 2026
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    From Finland to Stockholm, Sweden: Our First Family Ferry Cruise

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    Philippines - Travels

    Our First And Last Visit In Star City

    August 10, 2026 - By Dii

    Reading Time: 8 minutesSome places become special not because we visited them many times, but because of the memories we created there. For our family, Star City was one of those places. Located in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Star City was…

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    Visiting El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan During The Rainy Season

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    Overnight Camping at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

    August 10, 2026 - By Dii

    Reading Time: 8 minutesJebel Jais is one of the most spectacular mountain destinations in the UAE and the highest peak in the country, rising to about 1,934 meters above sea level. It forms part of the Hajar Mountains, which extend through the UAE and Oman. Because of its elevation, temperatures…

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    October 15, 2026
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    Travels - UAE

    Why Saraya Island Can Be Your Perfect Camping Spot

    August 10, 2026 - By Dii

    Reading Time: 9 minutesCamping is one of the best ways to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you spend one night under the stars or a whole weekend outdoors, camping gives you an opportunity to step away from traffic, screens, deadlines, bills, and the…

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“Home isn’t always where you’re born. Sometimes it’s where your heart learns to belong.”

About The Author

Hei! I’m Dii Roqz, the voice behind Pinoy Up North.

We’re from the Philippines, and my family’s journey has taken us through Dubai and eventually to our new home in Finland, where we arrived in April 2023.

Here, I share our everyday experiences – from family life and travel to health, education, migration, and the joys and challenges of adapting to life in the Nordic north.

I hope our stories inspire, inform, and remind you that home isn’t just a place … but memories we create along the way.

Welcome to our journey! 🇵🇭❤️🇫🇮

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