I was amused the other day while reading a traveler about his Helsinki trip. He was complaining that it’s a very expensive city. I couldn’t agree more. Finland is known for its high priced goods. How about a cup of hot chocolate drink at 2 Euros? Or hair clip at 3 Euros? Luckily, I was […]
Category: Shopping
Dreaming about a cam
I love taking pictures. I love visiting photo blogs and I appreciate the featured photos. The thought of buying an SLR and going into photography sometimes crosses my mind too. Sigh. I wonder when can I have my own digital SLR cam? Anyway, if I do decide on that later (of course, when I have […]
Souvenirs and keepsakes
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. […]
I gotta wear shades!
With the hot summer sun up these days, one has to reach for some shades to protect the eyes from the sun’s glare. And those sunglasses don’t only provide comfort and help shield the eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays but they also make a fashion statement, yeah? I found lots of stylish eyewear […]
Home sweet home
Being on vacation can be fun, though sometimes you have to admit that there’s really no place like home. I bet even my dad misses our home too especially tinkering around with his tools and carpentry works. Well, my parents will be going home ahead of me next week so I know he is looking […]
Summer is here again and this is the best time for some outdoor adventures. My twelve year old nephew has been asking us when we’ll be going to the beach since he wanted to fly the kite his auntie gave him. I know boys his age are eager for some outdoor summer activities and I […]
What do you do when stuck in the waiting room of a dentist’s clinic or a corporate office? Well, me I usually flip over their magazines to entertain myself and make use of my time. Magazines sure do contain lots of information especially on my topics of interests such as architecture, interior design, home & […]