Charismatic in Finland = no Charisma

According to Wikipedia, Charisma is something like a “compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others”. YLE, the national broadcasting company, has undertaken a poll to find out, who of the political leaders in Finland is seen as the most charismatic. Out came the leader of the Centre Party, Juha Sipilä. People seemed…

Birch bark bowls

Should you ever get lost in the wilderness or lose your camping gear on the way, this is the perfect replacement. Heat insulation of birch bark is reasonably, meaning, you can’t put it on the fire to cook, but you won’t burn your fingers when you eat hot soup from it. It is washable or…

Holiday on Ice

Quick changes in temperature and strong winds have created a beautiful landscape of ice at the seashore in Helsinki: There is a layer of ice on a cushion of air and underneath is ice again. A wonderful “crunchy” walking experience when your shoes break through the ice but it’s dry underneath. Only our dog wasn’t…