In a previous post I explained my somewhat strange reasons for learning Finnish and I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the techniques I’ve found that are helping me learn this difficult and fascinating language. >> I have written an...
“Why?” This has been the blanket response by all when I’ve mentioned that I’m learning Finnish. Why would I learn a difficult language that is only spoken by around 5 million people in a country where English is widespread: it is pointless. They have a...
Runeberg Cakes (Runebergin Torttu) These cute little cakes are absolutely delicious: sweet, moist and lightly spiced with a heart of jam that’s both inside and on top. Runeberg Cakes, or to give you their Finnish name ‘Runebergin Tortut’, are traditionally baked to celebrate the birthday...
Porvoo Porvoo is only an hour away from Helsinki, yet it feels like a million miles. This pretty town is the second oldest in Finland (just a little younger than Turku) and its Old Town is gorgeously photogenic and packed with cute cafes and quirky...
Helsinki Have you ever travelled somewhere and found that it hurt to leave? Somewhere that you felt so completely at home that your nomadic nature calmed and you wanted to stay for a while. This happens extremely rarely for me, I am always ready to...
Turku “Don’t speak to strangers. Ever.” That was the top tip given to me by my Finnish friend. “They will think you are either crazy or drunk”. Unfortunately, I found myself confronted with the need to speak to a stranger within minutes of arriving into...
