Helsinki
Frugal Helsinki
Finland, Helsinki, TravelThe New York Times Frugal Traveler feature has visited Helsinki. There are some nice tips here although I’m not much of a berry or porridge fan.
The most inviting bar on the block was Molotow, which had a cheap Finnish beer starting at 3.80 euros for a half-liter, and lots of other choices as well, but the best spot of the evening was a bit of a hike, several blocks farther north, the irresistibly friendly and funky confines of Magneetti bar, to which Kati Kallioniemi had given the irresistible description: “It seems like a normal bar, but all my friends met their boyfriends there.†With social booths cramped together in one room, and a darker space of candlelit tables in the other, I could certainly see how that had happened.
36 Hours in Helsinki, Finland – NYTimes.com
Finland, Helsinki, Travel36 Hours in Helsinki, Finland – NYTimes.com Some ideas for new places to check out this weekend….
This sounds interesting!
10 p.m.
9. CULTURE FACTORYHead to the Korjaamo Culture Factory (Toolonkatu 51a-b; 358-20-741-7000), a former depot that’s traded trams for bands and token-takers for joke-makers. This cultural hub now hosts performances from stand-up comedians, klezmer ensembles, R&B groups, local D.J.’s and swing-style big bands. The sprawling complex also houses a modest art gallery and a cool pub that’s open until 2 a.m. on weekends. Beforehand, tune up for the night by paying tribute to Finland’s most famous composer at the nearby Sibelius monument, which resembles a fusion of birch trees and organ pipes.
Helsinki City Photos – Febuary 2012
Finland, Helsinki, Photography
Yeah, it is summer but I was doing some photo maintenance and thought those photos of Helsinki would be interesting to post. It’s such a contrast to the current feel of the city. Will be taking out my camera tomorrow.
Jari Litmanen
Finland, Football, Helsinki, Photography
Rainy morning
Finland, Helsinki, Photography, Travel
Waiting for the Finnair bus to the airport.
The Sound of Helsinki
Arts, Finland, Helsinki, Music, UncategorizedThis song really evokes Helsinki for me in the mid 2000s. An incredible song with an amazing voice by Okou.
Blue Cycles The Five Corners Quintet Feat. Okou
Have a great weekend!
Morning coffee
Finland, Helsinki, Photography
Vandalism or Art?
Finland, Helsinki, Photography, Travel
Restaurant Day
Finland, Food, Helsinki, TravelThis sounds really cool but unfortunately, I’m not going to be in Finland this weekend!
Restaurant Day is a one-day carnival in favor of restaurant and food culture.
On Restaurant Day anyone can set up a restaurant, café or a bar for a day. It can be anywhere: at your home, at the office, on a street corner, in your garden or inner courtyard, at a park, or on the beach – only your imagination is the limit.
The quirkier the concept of your restaurant is, the better it attracts people. However oddities aren’t necessary. Good food and drinks at a nice place are enough – the most important is to create a restaurant that you’d like to visit yourself. After all, the idea of Restaurant Day is to have fun, share different restaurant experiences with other people and enjoy the our living environment together.
Restaurant Day originated in Helsinki, Finland, and it’s happens four times a year, about every three months.
On the first Restaurant Day on the 21st of May 2011 almost 40 restaurants opened in 13 different towns. On the second Restaurant Day on the 21st of August 2011 about 200 restaurants opened in 30 different cities in four different countries. On the third Restaurant Day on the 19th of November 2011 over 300 restaurants opened in over 40 different towns. On the fourth Restaurant Day nearly 300 restaurants opened in almost 50 different towns in 12 different countries.