Sauna @ Löyly
Löyly in Helsinki, Finland, has received acclaim from, among others, New York Times and Time Magazine. And I can chime…
Central Helsinki Budget Hotel
Hotel Arthur sure needs a makeover. It is dated, and worn down in places, but I’ve seen worse, and wasn’t…
A Touch of France in Helsinki
I found better French food in Helsinki, Finland, than in Paris 
I’ll attribute it to pure luck. I just…
The Sibelius Monument & Cafe Regatta: Two in One Go
If you’re off to one of the two above mentioned attractions, in the Töölö district of Helsinki, Finland, you might as…
National Library & Oodi Central Library: Old vs. New
The National Library of Finland and Oodi Helsinki Central Library are very different, but both well deserving of a visit.…
Fazer Cafe
Yep, that Fazer. First of all, I wasn’t really aware the brand is Finnish. Second, I didn’t know it all…
Three Churches of Helsinki
While doing research for my weekend break to the Finnish capital, three churches stood out, making it onto my to-do…
Paradox Museum
My friend, visiting Oslo, Norway, wanted to experience this, so I tagged along. Had never heard of it, but looked…
Holmenkollen Ski Jump
Holmenkollbakken in Oslo, Norway, I have been to several times. However, never to the museum, and at the top, once,…
New Delhi: New Favourite
New Delhi in Oslo, Norway, has been around for many years, but their previous location wasn’t something I’d just bump…
Sousse & Port El Kantaoui, Tunisia
Sousse, was the destination for a Mediterranean beach vacation. Its stretch of sand, runs as far as the eyes can…
Oslo City Hall
I’ve have been to the city hall in Oslo, Norway, on a couple of occasions, but didn’t have the opportunity…