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Today was a day trip to Dresden! Since there was so little time, we mostly saw the Christmas markets and just a little local sights. There were so many different markets I find it hard to even begin where to start! I still cannot believe I visited even the Finnish market. It was so funny…
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Today was a very rainy day, so we decided to spent it exploring the National Museum. This turned out to be a way bigger task than intended and we ended up spending there over five hours! Now I am enlightened about topics such as natural history, species, minerals, the history of Nubia, Czech literature, the…
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Here I finally am, at Prague! The day has been insanely long, since I woke up at 2.55 am and have been going on all day, but damn I am happy! To be honest, today’s touring was more about finding food and checking out the general vibe of the city than seriously investigating sights –…
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Apologies in advance to all the Michael Bublé haters, but his Christmas album is simply too much of a classic to skip—even for me! It’s also fitting for the occasion, as I’m about to embark on a trip to Prague in the Czech Republic and Dresden in Germany. Don’t worry, though—I’ll be home for Christmas…
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Independence Day is a big deal here in Finland. As a relatively young country, there are still people who remember what life was like before independence. The day is filled with events across the nation, and many beloved traditions. Watching the film Unknown Soldier, tuning in to see the annual military parade, and witnessing the…
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Another item from the December checklist is finally done: Spotify Wrapped arrived today! As someone who listens to an insane amount of music—not just while running, but also while working and even when relaxing at home—this is always a highly anticipated event. Music plays a huge role in my life, so I look forward to…
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What a huge surprise it was to wake up and find that it had snowed overnight! Call me childish, but I absolutely love it. Sure, piles of snow and icy roads can make it harder to get around, but there are tools for that! For instance, my winter running shoes are studded, so I don’t…
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I noticed it again this morning. It has become really dark. You can definitely feel it getting darker as early as August—just when you’ve gotten used to the endless light of summer nights. After that, there’s a two-month period where everything feels relatively balanced, but then it suddenly hits you: when you head to the…
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I think I’ve brought this “curse” upon myself. This year—even this morning, during my long run of the week—I was firmly convinced that I wouldn’t engage in any kind of blogging activity. I was even more adamant that I wouldn’t commit to blogging every day until Christmas. It just takes so much time to write,…
