Reading Time: 6 minutesWe had visited Kuopio several times since moving to Finland, but somehow, we had never made it to one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks – The Puijo Tower. We had seen it from a distance before. We knew it was there. But for some reason, we…
Reading Time: 12 minutesLiving in Finland does not necessarily mean we get to explore every part of the country right away. Finland is huge, and Helsinki is actually quite far from where we live. For us, getting there meant around seven to eight hours of driving, depending on our stops…
Reading Time: 8 minutesGrowing 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…
Reading Time: 9 minutesThere 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…
Reading Time: 8 minutesSome 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…
