Monthly Archive: March 2023

Strolled through the center city and harbor front…

Helsinki’s Senate Square forms a unique example of Neoclassical architecture. The square is dominated by buildings designed by Carl Ludvig Engel, a German who lived: 1778-1840. It was a beautiful, chilly day to visit this spot.

Ventured out a bit today in Kallios, the Helsinki neighborhood where I’m staying. It’s kinda funky, bohemian and a bit of everything going on. It’s exactly like hoodmaps said (https://hoodmaps.com/helsinki-neighborhood-map)! I like diversity so this is great.

Landed a great apartment in Helsinki! Great apartment in a fun neighborhood, Kallio. More on that later…

Well, you know that Finland is renowned for its architecture. Modern, clean lines, functional and beautiful in its simplicity. The Helsinki airport is the first example. The Helsinki airport (HEL) is surprisingly huge. I saw flights to faraway places like Seoul, Hong Kong, Dubai, Delhi,...