The Finnish winter is long, dark, and cold, so it’s no wonder that many Finns dream of escaping it to a warmer place, even just for a week or two. For over 50 years one the most popular destinations has been the Canary Islands.
Read MoreKuala Lumpur – Where Futuristic and Traditional Meet
A few months ago I had the opportunity to visit Kuala Lumpur (KL), the capital of Malaysia for the first time. I didn't know much about KL beforehand, but I remembered that just before the .com crash all software startups envisioned having an office in KL. It seemed like a cool place.
Read MoreExploring the Pantip Food Market in Thong Sala, Koh Phangan
I made a short video of the Pantip Food Market, which is located in the centre of Thong Sala on the island of Koh Phangan (Thailand). It's a remarkable place and I did my best to capture the mood and atmosphere. Too bad you can't record smells with any device I'm aware of.
Read MoreA Day Trip to Varenna
If you’re planning on making a day trip to Lake Como during your Milan visit, you should definitely consider Varenna.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 1 Parco Sempione
My favourite place in Milan is Parco Sempione. There are not that many green spots in Milan, which makes this park all the more important. I go there almost every day for a run or walk.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 5 Quadrilatero della Moda
Number five on my list is the Quadrilatero della Moda, a.k.a. the fashion district. I thought it might be best to describe this place with a short video.
Read MoreCinque Terre is Best in the Spring
Italy is the second most visited country in the world with about 80 million tourists a year. In practice this means that you should avoid popular attractions during the summer high season. Even places that used to be peaceful are now swamped. That’s why Cinque Terre is considering restricting the number of annual visitors.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 2 Navigli
If you want to go out and have a casual evening with friends, Navigli is the place. It’s a district south-west of the city center easily accessible by tram or metro. Navigli is characterized by canals, along which you’ll find a lot of bars and restaurants. It's the most vibrant and diverse area in Milan and the evenings are full of life even on weekdays.
Read MoreTips for Your Low Season Como Trip
Como is a famous tourist destination in Northern Italy and can be very crowded during the summer high season. That’s why you should go to Como in the winter or early spring. It’s a bit colder, but very beautiful and peaceful. As a bonus you’ll get excellent service everywhere.
Read MoreTop Things to See in Milan: No. 4 Il Duomo
Il Duomo ("The Cathedral") is the most famous landmark of Milan and the fifth-largest church in the world. You can’t avoid it if you visit Milan, because it’s in the middle of the city and all main streets radiate from it. The best you can do is climb up to the roof on a sunny day and enjoy the splendor.
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