Growing up in the Philippines, beaches have always felt familiar to me. Warm weather, sand beneath your feet, the sound of water, and spending a lazy afternoon by the shore are things many of us Filipinos grow up enjoying. After living abroad for many years and eventually moving to Finland,…
There are places we visit because they are famous. And then there are places we grow to love simply because they become part of our everyday life. For our family, Kuhmo has slowly become one of those places. Located in the Kainuu region of eastern Finland, Kuhmo has become our…
Some places become memorable not because we planned a big adventure there, but simply because of how peaceful they made us feel. Since moving to Kuhmo, our family has slowly discovered many quiet corners surrounded by forests, lakes, rivers, and beautiful Finnish nature. Sometimes we find them while looking for…
Living in Kuhmo has slowly taught us to appreciate the simple beauty of being surrounded by nature. Sometimes, you don’t need to travel far or plan an entire weekend getaway to find somewhere beautiful. A short drive, a little walk, and perhaps a thermos of coffee are sometimes all you…
A Peaceful Lakeside Escape in Kuhmo Living in Kuhmo for the past few years has given our family many opportunities to explore the natural beauty of Finland. What I love about living here is how nature is never really far away. Sometimes, all it takes is a short drive from…
