A colleague once said “spend no more than a day in Tallinn“, stating that there would be little to do besides visit the Old Town. He also believed that you couldn’t stay in Old Town and reasoned with spending more…
Why You Should Visit Helsinki in Winter
After an adventure in Tromsø, a sojourn in Helsinki was needed. The vibrant capital of Finland is characterised by ornate neoclassical architecture amidst Alvar Aalto’s modernist constructions. Art Nouveau fans will salivate at the sight of Jugendstil buildings and nature…
Suomenlinna – A Visual Diary
I am always drawn towards visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites. Exploring the sites help us to learn about history, establish connections between the past and present, and understand the need for future preservation. Suomenlinna Sea Fortress (Sveaborg) was built in…
Winter in Tromsø Norway
Tromsø is a small township situated on the Island of Tromsøya, in Northern Norway. In search of the elusive Northern Lights and old Norwegian charm, we ventured 69˚N, well within the Arctic Circle. Historically, Tromsø was known as a centre…
Chasing the Aurora Borealis in Tromsø
After being inspired by the works of the Norwegian landscape photographers Frøydis Dalheim, Even Tryggstrand and Tor-Ivar Næs, I insisted that we add a visit to the northernmost Nordic lands. Svalbard was our first choice, however given the complete lack…
Chamonix – from blizzard to blue skies
The evening of our arrival into Chamonix was a transfer into a blizzard! However, the next morning we were greeted with blue skies and sunshine. Chamonix is truly spectacular! If you enjoy hiking, snowshoeing or skiing through awe-inspiring mountains, then…