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Tove Jansson: The woman who shaped my childhood
If you grow up in Finland, it’s almost impossible to avoid the Moomins. They’re everywhere. On coffee mugs. In gift shops. On television screens. In bookshops. At family dinner tables. For as long as I can remember, the Moomins have simply been part of life. Growing up, my mum would read the stories to me before bed. I don’t remember every adventure or every plot twist, but I remember how those books made me feel. Safe. Curious. Comforted. The Moomins weren’t just children’s stories. They felt like a place I could escape to. As a child, I loved the characters. As an adult, I’ve become fascinated by the woman who…
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Copenhagen’s Botanical Garden: A Hidden Green Oasis
Just a few minutes from Nørreport Station, you’ll find one of Copenhagen’s most magical and peaceful escapes: Copenhagen’s Botanical Garden (Botanisk Have). It feels like stepping into another world. The city noise fades away, replaced by the rustling of leaves, the scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle warmth of tropical greenhouses. It is a place where you can breathe, explore, and reconnect with nature. Spread across ten hectares of winding paths, tranquil lakes, and home to more than 13,000 plant species. This lush urban retreat is much more than just a park. It’s a living snapshot of the world’s plant life, a haven of peace, and one of the city’s…
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Embrace slow travel because the world is changing
Do you know that feeling, when you come home from a trip and immediately feel like you need… a vacation from your vacation? You’ve spent days sightseeing, hopping cities, juggling plans and squeezing in just one more thing. And while travel is supposed to recharge us, it often leaves us tired, overstimulated and strangely disconnected. When it comes to travel, finding a sweet spot between taking it slow and zipping through places is something many can relate to. Sometimes, time constraints don’t allow for leisurely exploration, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sprinkle a bit of slow travel magic into shorter trips. Even on a quick getaway, choosing local experiences, connecting with…
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Navigating a world on pause: coping strategies
The world hit pause and so have I. Caught somewhere between a global pandemic and what feels suspiciously like a quarter-life crisis at 29. I find myself jobless, confused and wondering if it is finally time to pivot my career entirely. I’m usually the type who has it (mostly) together. But the chaos of COVID-19 have thrown me off my plans. Suddenly, I am swinging between bursts of creative energy and moments of total burnout. My sense of purpose blurred. The uncertainty triggers anxiety, the anxiety lead to paralysis and some days ends in tears, snacks and zero motivation. Sound familiar? In the midst of this mess, I find small…
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Journey with Purpose: Returning to Slowness
March 2020. It has been a week since the pandemic became impossible to ignore, and the world is beginning to close. Borders tighten. Flights disappear from departure boards. Countries start issuing travel warnings. One by one, the places I dream about become out of reach. Just a few weeks ago, I am researching my next trip. Saving hotels. Looking up train routes. Building itineraries. Now I refresh the news instead. Nobody seems to know what happens next. Will borders reopen in a week? In three months? Next year? Welcome, I am so glad your are here. For the first time in my life, travel feels uncertain. Not expensive. Not complicated.…
