Auroras and Arctic Adventures
Maisa had always been enchanted by the northern lights, but nothing prepared her for the first time she saw them dance over the skies of Rovaniemi. Wrapped in a thick wool scarf and sipping hot berry juice, she watched the green and purple hues swirl in silent harmony above the Lapland wilderness.
Sauna Stories by the Lake
Back in southern Finland, Maisa found tranquility in a tiny lakeside village near Savonlinna. Each evening, the locals invited her to join them in a traditional Finnish sauna. After sweating out the cold, everyone plunged into the ice-cold lake with a laugh — even Maisa, who had sworn she'd never do it. It quickly became her favorite part of the trip.
The Secret Café in Helsinki
In the heart of Helsinki, Maisa stumbled upon a cozy café tucked between old bookstores. The cinnamon rolls were warm, and the coffee was stronger than she expected. She spent hours journaling there, feeling both foreign and at home. The café didn't even have a name — just a hand-painted sign that read "Tervetuloa" (Welcome).
Why Finland Feels Like Home
For Maisa, Finland wasn’t just a destination — it was a rediscovery of silence, nature, and simplicity. From the quiet forests of Karelia to the urban calm of Helsinki, she found beauty in every corner. "It’s the kind of place," she wrote, "where you hear your own thoughts again."