california’s unique mono lake and bodie ghost town
California has so much more to see than just the city of Angels, Golden Gate, Yosemite, wineries and Disneyworld. We recently …
breathtaking yosemite – and how to enjoy road trips with little kids
I recently read that doctors have started to prescribe family time together outdoors as many families seem to get stuck indoors …
dreamy garden pond
When I was in Finland I kept admiring the garden that the neighbour had, as it was very lush and green – …
going local: romantic penshurst place in kent
What a way to spend a lazy, hot and sunny summer day – exploring the castle and grounds of a centuries old …
local eats: unforgettable cream tea in the chiddingstone castle
I know that Chiddingstone Castle is no Astoria when it comes to cream tea, but this certainly was the best of my …
would you do sauna on the street in finland
The city of Turku in Finland is one of the cultural capitals of Europe this year meaning that there is something going …
summer romance in the manor of mustio in finland
The Manor of Mustio ( Svartå in Swedish, as it happens to be in the Swedish-speaking area of Finland) is a lovely destination …
curious friday – bird spotting in spain
I just had to post this photo. Now I am no bird spotter and can barely recognize 10 different kinds of birds …
brunching the finnish style in cafe ekberg
in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, there is a cafe with a great reputation for its brunch – Cafe Ekberg. Now there …
the ultimate indulgence – crepes, cream and ice cream
I am not a huge fan of dark chocolate with the exception of dinner mints such as After Eight – little dark …