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    Travels - Finland - Kuhmo

    Places to Visit in Kuhmo: Exploring Syväjärvi Through the Seasons

    August 20, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 11 minutesA Peaceful Nature Escape Near Kuhmo Kuhmo, located in eastern Finland in the Kainuu region, has become our second home. It is a quiet and peaceful place to live, especially if you love forests, lakes, fresh air, and being close to nature. One thing I have come…

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    Easy Pannukakku Oven-Baked Pancake Recipe: Our Family-Favorite

    August 19, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 9 minutesThere is something special about having a simple homemade snack that the whole family enjoys. In our home, pancakes are one of our all-time favorite afternoon treats, especially for our little one. But sometimes, standing beside the stove and frying pancakes one by one isn’t exactly what…

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    What We Love About Finland: Our Life After Moving From Dubai

    August 16, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 10 minutesIn April 2024, we moved from Dubai to Finland, and that decision changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined. We left behind the noise, traffic, tall buildings, bright lights, busy roads, crowded places, and the fast-paced lifestyle we had known for many years. In…

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    Foods & Recipes

    My First Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

    August 13, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 7 minutesThere is something special about baking for someone you love. It was Rev’s birthday on August 12, and I wanted to make something homemade for him. Since chocolate cake is one of his favorites, I decided to try baking one from scratch. The funny thing is, this…

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    Our Daughter’s Daycare Journey in Finland

    August 11, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 12 minutesHow Finland’s daycare system helped our little one grow, learn, and confidently adapt to a new life. A New Beginning for Our Family When we arrived in Finland in April 2024, we knew we were starting a brand-new chapter in our lives. Everything was new to us……

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

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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.

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