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    Travels - Kuhmo

    Places to Visit in Kuhmo: Exploring the Beautiful Kalevala Area

    August 21, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 11 minutesA 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…

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    Leaving Dubai: A Bittersweet Goodbye

    August 11, 2026 - By pinoyupnorth

    Reading Time: 7 minutesLeaving a country we had called home for almost 10 years wasn’t easy. There were so many things we needed to settle before our move, and saying goodbye to a place that had become part of our lives was one of the biggest challenges. Dubai is a…

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    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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“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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