As a typical Finn, I’m drawn to the forest when I need time for myself—to escape the hustle and bustle, to hear the birds, to hear the wind, to hear the silence. And when I want to relax my body, I heat the sauna and let the pampering steam embrace me. These are all quite commonplace experiences for me, but I’m discovering that they can be seen as a luxury by those who don’t have access to them close to home. I recently came across Five Senses Retreats , which seems to offer

Who is Kati, and what does she know about Finnish saunas? Don't just take my word for it, see for yourself what reputable publications have to say about me.

Yay! My “yrittäjän oppisopimuskoulutus”, which apparently translates to English as entrepreneur’s apprenticeship/on-the-job-training...

These studies of tourist guide at include 120 osp, learning points, and each student can choose which sections they wish to do. Choosing...

I'm happy to start something new this autumn! My goal is to become an authorised Helsinki local guide. New studies and new diary I have just started my new studies at Perho Culinary, Tourism and Business College, which is a pioneer in vocational education and training in Finland. The studies are called in Finnish: Opastuspalvelujen ammattitutkinto (120 osp). and in English Further Vocational Qualification in Guide Services (120 competence points). This diary will likely inclu

I absolutely love saunas and foreign travelers have often asked me " How should we behave in a sauna? Are there some rules or restrictions? How long should I stay there? " I genuinely don't believe that there are strictly right or wrong ways of bathing in a sauna, but there are some things that first-timers have found useful to know so I thought to share them here too. Here are my top 5 recommendations for bathing in a Finnish-style sauna Listen to your own body There are no

Maps of Street Art destinations in and around Helsinki. Capital of Finland is not yet known as one the best places to see street art.

My little passion project introducing some lesser known corners of my home town while interviewing inspiring people doing what they love

Any other activity addicts our there? Highlight hunters suffering from FOMO (fear of missing out)?

Responsible travel choices are not the easy ones. And that‘s exactly why they are important. Dear diary... Today I was supposed to board...

Blog about responsible travel by an introvert extrovert tour leader from Finland coming soon. Stay tuned travel stories and tips and tricks.