A Sunken Ship and Dancing Queens in Stockholm
The Vasa is a well preserved warship which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. The Vasa Museum shares the … Continue reading A Sunken Ship and Dancing Queens in Stockholm
Category: TRAVEL
Stepping Out In Stockholm
Long distance runners in Scandinavia were not on our schedule, but for the second time in two countries we have … Continue reading Stepping Out In Stockholm
The castle and a meal for a king
At the harbor’s edge, Turku Castle was Finland’s military center under Swedish rule dating back to the 1300s. At first … Continue reading The castle and a meal for a king
Patches, plants and a pharmacy are present in Turku
Any cafĂ© along the Aura River is a great place to grab a cup of coffee, snack and people watch. … Continue reading Patches, plants and a pharmacy are present in Turku
Turku and Naantali
Turku is Finland’s oldest city and its first capital city. It was first part of Sweden, Russia. Although Mondays in … Continue reading Turku and Naantali
A marathon, museums, and Moomins
A different direction for our morning stroll brought us to another part of Helsinki’s coastline. We heard the announcer and … Continue reading A marathon, museums, and Moomins
An ode to design in Helsinki
A morning walk through quiet neighborhoods was a great way to begin the day. The streets were mostly empty letting … Continue reading An ode to design in Helsinki
Home in Helsinki: a taste of tradition & design
A cooking class abroad is a window into a country’s kitchen and its heart. We met Anna, our chef teacher, … Continue reading Home in Helsinki: a taste of tradition & design
Sauna, Porvoo and an Elite treat
Finland has a standout tradition which sets it apart from the rest of the Nordic countries; sauna. There are 3.3 … Continue reading Sauna, Porvoo and an Elite treat
Hei hei is hello in Helsinki
Our trip to Finland begins in its capital. We are excited to experience a place that neither of us have … Continue reading Hei hei is hello in Helsinki
Where is Wendy 