greetings from the world design capital 2012 helsinki -finland
A grey summer day did not stop us from touring the World Design Capital 2012, Helsinki. But it would definitely have been …
leafy streets so romantic in finland
Isn’t this romantic? I love these leafy, old cobblestone streets lined by detailed, pretty wooden buildings… This photo was taken in the …
expect the unexpected in finland
I would have called it a typical day of my childhood. My kids describe it as the ultimate adventure. I wonder if …
exploring countryside treasures in southwest finland
Here comes the Finland 101 guide – a country between Russia and Sweden. Pretty big in size for Europe, but just 5 …
so anticipated – destination finland
This is it: the start of a grand adventure of the year. Guaranteed fresh air, possibly good weather, sauna, mosquitoes and nature …
that heavenly blue temple of heaven in beijing
Tiāntán, or the Temple of Heaven (name literally translated to Altar of Heaven) really still is a heavenly haven. Numerous beautiful buildings, gardens …
escape to the countryside and lake yanqi near beijing
The pollution is hitting sky-high in Beijing again (anything over 200 is considered so bad that kids aren’t even allowed to go …
first glimpse of the great wall of china in mutianyu
The Great Wall of China is probably on most visitor’s bucket list, and it was also on ours. What many people don’t …
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 …
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 …