While in Helsinki we celebrated my sister’s birthday on Valentine’s Day. She picked a sushi restaurant since my parents had never had sushi before and we thought that would be fun to watch them eat it :). For starters we had some nutrient-dense yet delicious seaweed salad. Seaweed is filled with antioxidants, calcium and a […]
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SILVERADO RESORT IN NAPA VALLEY
Silverado Resort has become our favorite place to escape during this short time we’ve lived here. As you can see, the grounds are gorgeous, service super-friendly and the rooms feel homey and warm. Both times we’ve stayed here we had a view of the quiet golf course and a huge balcony. The stand-in shower is […]
TRAVEL THURSDAY : YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA
There’s nothing better than being deep in the nature and of course we had to visit at least one national park while in California. Yosemite National Park celebrates its 125th anniversary this year and is best known for its waterfalls, deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias and over 400 species of animals. We didn’t […]
SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
Another fun day trip to do while in San Francisco is Santa Cruz. It’s just about a 90 minute drive to pretty beaches, surfers, amusement park fun and relaxed beach town vibe. We played some games at the park, which by the way was founded in 1907 making it California’s oldest surviving amusement park, and […]
TRIP OVER THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE : SAUSALITO
Just on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge is the charming waterfront community of Sausalito. Home to about 7000 people it is a nice mix of boutique shops, art studios and galleries, restaurants, outdoor cafes and bistros, many with stunning views back across the bay to the city. We were invited to visit […]