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Sunny Midsummer

by Satu Vänskä-Westgarth June 22, 2012

This is the only time of the year I kind of miss Finland. Midsummer. Even though the cultures of the nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland) are full of similarities, here in Norway midsummer is an almost forgotten affair. And how could you not celebrate midsummer up here north, […]

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Life in Pictures: Northcape at Sunset

by Satu Vänskä-Westgarth June 20, 2012

You can’t get any further north than this in Europe. Sun setting down at Northcape, or Nordkapp as known to locals in Norway. Anyone fancy a dip in the Arctic Sea? “Life in Pictures” is a random collection of shots from here and there, published once a week and featuring […]

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Life in Pictures: Molly Malone Statue in Dublin, Ireland

by Satu Vänskä-Westgarth June 13, 2012

One of my favourite cities in the world. Dublin. Full of great people, food, pubs, music, shops and not too far from the outdoors either. Always buzzing like on this spring day by the Molly Malone statue at the bottom of Grafton Street, one of the busiest shopping streets in Dublin. “Life […]

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The Art of Choosing a Hotel

by Satu Vänskä-Westgarth June 11, 2012

Choosing a hotel prior to holidays is always exciting; all the promises of comfort, relaxation, tasty food, warm sauna (essential for a Finn) and even bit of luxury. Recently I traveled to Tallinn where I’ve been a few times and along the way I have created guidelines for myself for […]

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Life in Pictures: Fattoria Paradiso, Italy

by Satu Vänskä-Westgarth May 22, 2012

Made with love; the many bottles of wine line up the walls at the Fattoria Paradiso (Paradise Farm) in Capocolle di Bertinoro, Italy. This prestigious vineyard has hosted many influential guests and the wines of Mario Pezzi have been the number one choice for Pope John Paul II, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton […]

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