Hygge in Helsinki: the essential guide

Used to describe the enjoyment of simple pleasures in lifestyle and interiors, the Danish buzz word "hygge" has been firmly adopted by other countries too. Hygge, pronounced 'hoo-gah' conjurs up images of homecooked meals, cosy nights in and stylish Scandinavian interiors. It's all about the art of creating comfort in your home and your life. Our … Continue reading Hygge in Helsinki: the essential guide

Travel Finland: sailing the Baltic Sea in a pirate ship

“Aaaarr me hearties, what’s that I be seeing there? A real-life pirate ship!” Looking to take the kids on a pirate adventure? We know just the place. While staying in Helsinki we discovered our very own 'Treasure Island' - Suomenlinna. While exploring the small island of Suomenlinna, we came across a real-life wooden pirate ship – … Continue reading Travel Finland: sailing the Baltic Sea in a pirate ship

Travel Bolivia: Crossing the Bolivian Salt Flats by Jeep

Chile’s Atacama Desert is a 600-mile landscape of otherworldly landscapes. At times you'll feel like you're visiting another planet... The Atacama Desert is recognised as being the driest place on earth - there are areas where a drop of rain has never been recorded. While backpacking for a few months around South America we went to … Continue reading Travel Bolivia: Crossing the Bolivian Salt Flats by Jeep