new horizons

I know the Christmas season can be enjoyed even without the usual gift-giving tradition but how do you explain that to those who usually associate Christmas with lavish gifts, thirteenth-month-pays, sumptuous parties, grand reunions, fun vacations and bonuses? I wonder how those who are less fortunate than I am would welcome the coming holidays.
I remember […]

While touring along the Old Town in Prague, cutie sis and I also stopped by some of the shops and bought some gifts and souvenirs. There were t-shirts, figurines, glasses, cups, refrigerator magnets, baseball caps and numerous items on display that attracted our attention. Too bad, I just can’t buy more since I’m afraid I […]

Having souvenirs and keepsakes is one way of bringing with us part of our travels. This is why every time I go to a shop here in Finland, I always check out some Finnish stuff which I could bring home as souvenir. One important condition for me: it has to be authentically made in Finland. […]