I like a cold brewed drink on a hot summer day just as anybody else. At the same time I very much dislike the side-effects like drowsiness and the next day’s lethargy which is reason enough for me to not drink more than once in a blue moon. It just so happens that kombucha is […]
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VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY

In Finland, Valentine’s Day is called the “Friend’s Day” and as the name indicates, this day is more about remembering friends, not significant others. The day has no romantic content, instead people send cards and gifts to their friends. Valentine’s Day celebration came to Finland quite late which might be the reason why it led to it’s […]
GIRLS NIGHT IN JERSEY

One cold Saturday afternoon we decided to get together with the girls and enjoy lots of goodies and chit chat to beat the winter blues: a Girls Night! We’ve got lots of snow and freezing temperatures lately so everyone is dreaming about the spring by now. I sure am. This winter has felt extremely long […]
MIDSUMMER’S EVE

Midsummer is a huge deal in my home country Finland and originally a celebration of the summer solstice, it is typically spent at a summer cottages in the countryside. Bonfires, sauna, swimming, BBQ, boating, casting Midsummer spells, cold beverages and partying hard are typical traditions in Midsummer celebrations. Last year I attended the Swedish Midsummer […]
DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN NYC

Last week we had some work-related fun when City Guide organized their Concierge cruise together with Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises. As a water-sign myself (Pisces) I love being on the water and find such peace in water elements. This specific cruise was nothing sort of peaceful though, but dance packed party extravaganza. Music was loud, […]