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Herring in the Aquarium, Azaleas, and the Routine of a Russian Tsar: Why Kotka Impressed Me

Kotka might seem like just another industrial town in southern Finland, but it’s full of surprises. Its parks burst with vibrant plants you wouldn’t expect to find in the north, and history, architecture, and sea lovers all have something to explore here.

Åland Pancakes: What’s Inside and How to Make Them

Ålandspannkaka? You can find it in almost every cafe on the Åland Islands. The name translates to 'Åland pancake', but don't expect something you'd make in a pan. It's made from semolina or rice porridge and baked slowly in the oven.

What Surprised Me on the Åland Islands? What to Expect

I spent a total of three weeks on the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea and was completely captivated by them. Here’s what caught my attention the most.

Toss it in your coffee! Five Ways to Enjoy Lapland Cheese

In the cheese sections of Finnish and Swedish supermarkets, you'll discover discs wrapped in cellophane, resembling a golden-brown omelet – known as kaffeost in Swedish or leipäjuusto in Finnish. It's also commonly referred to as Lapland cheese