Farewell
Everything comes to an end and my time writing this blog is not an exception.…
Exchange experience in Turku
In Turku you can find top class selection of education, and culture,
as well as the beautiful archipelago
The amazing transformation
The amazing transformation
Turku is a city in constant transformation, and even though I should be used to…
If you want to lose weight, come to Finland!
If you want to lose weight, come to Finland!
One of the things I most heard my friends saying, after a few months of…
What’s that smell??
What’s that smell??
Turku has a smell, at night. I know it because I’ve walked the streets, late…
Medieval Turku
Medieval Turku
When I passed by the city centre, on the afternoon of June 27th, I was…
About the time I went to the beach in Finland
About the time I went to the beach in Finland
Around 80% of the times I mention I’m from Mexico, people say “Oh I’ve been…
Midnight Sun, My Love.
Midnight Sun, My Love.
I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard about the northern lights, but have you heard about…
Bike trips in and out of Turku: Ruissalo and Naantali
Bike trips in and out of Turku: Ruissalo and Naantali
With summer approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to make the best out…
Buying a (used) bike in Turku
Buying a (used) bike in Turku
As the weather’s getting better and better every day, the best way to get around…
Explore the nature in Turku
Explore the nature in Turku
Summer is the best time to explore and enjoy the breathtaking nature of Turku. There…
Facebook groups in Turku
Facebook groups in Turku
Facebook groups can hugely simplify one’s life. Here is a short review of the flea…
Finnish Valentine’s Day
Finnish Valentine’s Day
With the 14th of February approaching, here is a short blog post about the significance…
Happy Independence Day Finland!
Happy Independence Day Finland!
So the most joyous month of the year has come. December is very special in…
Have you tried the Sauna yet?
Have you tried the Sauna yet?
As far as I’ve seen, Fins have two favorite questions to ask to internationals: “what…
Ice Swimming
Ice Swimming
With Finland celebrating its 100 years anniversary, few things are more fitting than ice swimming…
Living in a shared apartment
Living in a shared apartment
When I first arrived in Finland, I stayed in a three-shared apartment in Hallinen area.…
Lonkero – The Finnish Olympic drink
Lonkero – The Finnish Olympic drink
You might have seen this ad with Kimi Räikkönen, promoting Long drink, a very Finnish…
Moving to Student Village West?
Moving to Student Village West?
This spring will mark my 2-year “anniversary” being a tenant in Student Village West. Undoubtedly,…
Northern Lights in Turku
Northern Lights in Turku
Northern lights, Aurora borealis for the initiated, are not a very common sight in Turku but can…
Posankka – Pigduck
Posankka – Pigduck
For any newcomer in Turku, the sight of the pigduck sitting in front of the…
Snow in Turku
Snow in Turku
As the trees slowly shed their leaves, snow is already starting to cover Turku. Even…
Studying abroad means planning doing laundry in advance
Studying abroad means planning doing laundry in advance
Living and studying in another country means different things to different people. Romantically, it is…
The Declaration of Christmas Peace
The Declaration of Christmas Peace
Even though one would think that Christmas in Finland is mainly linked to Lapland, Turku…
Thrift shopping in Turku
Thrift shopping in Turku
One of the things I love to do whenever I travel is visiting the local…
Top five cafés in Turku
Top five cafés in Turku
Choosing a nice café can be hard. Location, the quality of the coffee itself, and…
Transportation in Turku: a beginner’s guide
Transportation in Turku: a beginner’s guide
For those recently arrived in Turku, transportation can quickly become a challenge. This is especially…
Turku: A Student City
Turku: A Student City
I arrived in Turku almost five years ago, in august 2013. Since then, I have…
Turku Castle
Turku Castle
It’s been almost a year that I started this blog, but I still haven’t written…
Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral
Few buildings are more emblematic of Turku than the towering cathedral at its center. Turun…
Vappu: the Origin Story
Vappu: the Origin Story
This week, we’ll look at the origins and history of Vappu. Don’t know what Vappu…
Waste sorting: Old disposal habits die hard
Waste sorting: Old disposal habits die hard
As much as I love living in Student Village West and sharing the big common…
