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Even though felt like we all hit the pause button on life, it allowed me to slow down, reflect, and find beauty in my new-ish home, Finland. While it was really difficult not being able to travel back to LA this year or anywhere else for that matter , it did allow me to explore Finland much more. And so far my favorite part of Finland to explore is Lapland. I think when most people think about traveling to Finland, they picture glass igloos, fluffy snow, and reindeer. I first went to Lapland 2 years ago, before I actually moved to Helsinki. For my first trip, I adventured to the iconic region of Rovaniemi. The Arctic Circle crosses Lapland, which means if you go during the right times, you can catch polar phenomena such as the Midnight Sun and Polar Night. Because of its location, Lapland is sometimes considered as the interface between Russian and Nordic cultures. The indigenous people of Lapland are called the Sami, and they have inhabited the region for several thousand years. We went to Levi in late September, which is not a really popular time to go because it was right after the leaves were turning, and too late for summer activities, but too early for skiing and other winter activities that Levi is known for. But, it was a good time to go during Covid times since it was practically empty everywhere, and also the rental prices were way cheaper than normal. We went to a karaoke bar that night, and still no signs in the sky. But around 1 am, one of my friends was outside smoking and chatting with some Finns and they pointed out some hazy green lights in the sky. They told her it was the Northern Lights but that if we wanted to see it, we probably needed to drive out of the Levi center a bit where there was no light pollution. So, she yanked us from the bar and we hopped in a cab and drove out into the middle of the forest, and BAM! There it was. It was more breathtaking and magical than I imagined it would be. This was definitely the highlight of our trip! This is the longest day of the year when the sun never sets. While the days are endless in summer, the winters are the opposite. The sun pretty much disappears for a few months but in its place is an abundance of fluffy snow. And that snow brings light and makes the landscape much brighter. For me, this is the best reason to come to Lapland and try things like:. A fun fact about the park is that recent studies have shown that the air at Pallas is the cleanest in Europe! There are tons of trails ranging from very easy to very difficult, so you can pick your poison. I just had to take him back here. It was a beautiful cottage, and the perfect opportunity to take advantage of working remotely. Things like snowshoeing, long-distance ice skating, skinning, ice karting, and the craziest one of all, biathlon look it up! This time even further north! Stay tuned! He gets a treat every day in December until the big day. How cute is this? I know when Kimmo told me this, I almost believed him. But as any good partner would do, I questioned him and googled the facts. St Nicholas , the generous medieval Christian saint believed to be the inspiration behind the modern-day Santa Claus, was bishop of the small Roman town of Myra in the 4th Century in what is now Turkey. Turkey, what? Then where did the stories of snow, reindeer, and northern lights come from? Before Christianity and Santa came to Finland in the Middle Ages, Finns celebrated a pagan mid-winter festival called Yule where men dressed as Nuuttipukki wandered from house to house, came in, and demanded food, especially booze. Nuuttipukki was a scary character like Krampus dressed in fur jackets, birch bark masks and horns. When St. Joulupukki handed out gifts instead of demanding them. This was huge for Finland, and strengthened its position as the country where Santa Claus lives. You can think of it more like a theme park. Here are some highlights:. But Rovaniemi is just the tip of Lapland. There is so much more to explore. For instance this snowboarding video of Sanni Oksanen was sent to me from two of my American friends and is going viral because sites like TheCoolHunter reposted it. Typically in Finland, you get 4 weeks of summer holiday vacation and 1 week off in winter. I work for a company with international customers, so we stagger our vacations a bit. I spent 9 days in Croatia with Kimmo. For me, it was the perfect mix of a beach and city vacation. One thing to note about the beaches in Croatia is that most of them are rocky. I managed to swim and walk around barefoot, but many people wore water shoes. But, what the beaches lacked in sand, the Adriatic Sea made up for with the ocean. It was some of the most turquoise water I had ever seen. And it was the perfect temperature for a swim. My favorite thing to do was just float around in the ocean in complete peace. Besides the beaches, I was awe struck by the old architecture in Dubrovnik and Split. My mouth literally dropped open when I first walked into the Old City of Dubrovnik. In the last several years, Croatia has become a much more popular vacation spot because of Game of Thrones and Yacht Week, which means it has also become much more expensive. Split and Dubrovnik are pretty good about accepting credit cards, but on the islands we mostly used cash in their local currency Croatian Kuna HRK. Also, be aware of pickpocketers. We flew into Split and only stayed there for 1 night. Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Park are the two most well-known and from the pictures, both have awe-striking waterfalls and trails. If you only have time to see one, this site is a good reference to help you decide. Villa Olea 1 — This was a no frills hotel, in the middle of Old Town. It had everything we needed for 1 night and a good location to see the town, yet not in a crowded area where it was too noisy. We wanted to start our holiday just chilling at the beach, doing a whole lot of nothing. The island did have the most beautiful beaches all rocky , but I found the crowd to be mostly families. Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa — All of the hotels on the main strip seemed to be owned by the same company, Bluesun. The hotel did include a daily breakfast buffet, which was really convenient, but it felt a little bit like a cruise ship. They had a couple restaurants, swimming pool, wellness spa, bowling alley, night club, etc. One feature we really enjoyed though, was the wellness spa, because they had a few different saunas, jacuzzi, and heated swimming pool. After now getting used to the Finnish sauna culture, the sauna etiquette was a bit confusing here. At this spa, it was one facility for both genders, and you were not allowed to wear clothes in the saunas, which was a bit awkward for me, and I could tell the other guests were confused too. Zlatni Rat is one of the most famous beaches in all of Croatia, and why we decided to start our vacation there. It is beautiful, with lots of areas to lay out and swim. You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas here. We rented bikes on the other days we were there, and visited Murvica Beach and Martinica Beach, which were smaller and less crowded. There was also a nudist beach nearby called Paklina goodbye tan lines. Hvar is known as the expensive, party island, so we only booked 1 night here because we were more on a mission to relax. As soon as you arrive at the port, you can see lines of extravagant yachts, with people partying on them. This island had the most night life of all the places we went in Croatia, along with a younger crowd. Pharos Hvar Bayhill Hotel — This was a very hip hotel with a younger crowd. There was a comic book theme, super modern amenities, but the rooms are a bit small. A breakfast buffet was also included with our stay. The hotel actually looked better than the pictures on hotels. I would definitely stay here again. It was our favorite island because it had some sandy beaches, wineries galore, relaxed night life, and a mixed crowd. Hotel Liburna — This was our favorite hotel. We were pleasantly surprised getting a huge 2 story hotel room, with a large balcony overlooking the sea. Breakfast buffet was also included here, and had the best food. Finally we found some sandy beaches! I was blown away when we first walked inside the walls of Old Town. I love that you can find Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture all in one place. Since Dubrovnik was our last stop, and we were going to be on the go, doing touristy things, we decided to skip the nice hotel, and get an Airbnb. A few friends had recommended to not stay in the Old Town because it is not accessible by car so good luck lugging around your luggage , and can be quite noisy at night, with the old, thin walls. When I decided to move to Finland, one of the things I was most excited about was getting to explore Europe. There are so many countries that are just a short flight or ferry away. For instance, in my past visits to Helsinki, I did a ferry ride to Estonia and cruise ship to Sweden. Petersberg in Russia. In LA, you can take a ferry to Catalina island, and the only other short cruise ship would be to Baja, Mexico, which I have fond memories of! We are both really into art and design, so it was a no brainer. Is Finland considered Scandinavian? Back to Copenhagen. I absolutely adored this city! I think we got to see it at its best, as the weather was perfection and it seemed like the entire city was outside. The primary mode of transportation here is cycling, so we rented bikes for the entire 3 days we were there. We biked the heck out of that city and for me, everywhere I looked was drool worthy. I really liked the mix of old and modern architecture surrounded by the sea and forest. Everywhere we went, people were laughing, hugging, and just having a good time. Whether it was laying out in the middle of a park reading a book, having a beer on a terrace, or jumping into the sea. It was intoxicating. The Danes I met seemed to really love their city. She said that winter is a great time to be inside and not feel guilty about binging on Netflix, and doing all the cozy indoor things. Hygge encompasses a feeling of cozy contentment and well-being through enjoying the simple things in life. I loved her outlook on winter so much, that I decided to pick up this book on it. The author also wrote a book on Lykke , which is the Danish word for happiness. Designmuseum Danmark — I died and went to design heaven here. I just got lost in there and wanted to take home every vintage chair! They also had a Bauhaus exhibit which had a workshop that you can practice your own artistic skills in. I wanted to buy everything from ceramics, books, and artwork to rings, scrunchies, and pantone water bottles. Highly highly recommended! Nyhavn — The 17th century waterfront, canal, and entertainment district with the colorful buildings that you see in every picture of Copenhagen. It was super crowded and touristy, but still worth it to see. Cisternerne — The Cisterns was a water reservoir that once contained the supply of drinking water for the Danish capital and today is an exhibition space for contemporary art. This was also a must see for me. La Banchina — This place was highly recommended by our friend who lives in Copenhagen. Kastrup Sea Bath — On our last day in Copenhagen, we decided to skip all the touristy spots, and just enjoy the sun. This was another local recommendation. The circular structure has seating around a seawater pool. It was an architectural pearl, and the perfect place to go for a swim and hang out at the public beach. We went on a Thursday night so it was pretty quiet, but they had a mean tequila and mezcal cocktail which I have been craving since I moved to Helsinki. This is where the cool kids hang out and is a hub for nightlife, galleries, and restaurants. We just dropped in for a drink at one of the bars, but it seemed like a bit of a younger crowd to us. There is also a grittier side of the meatpacking district where they have supervised injection sites so the locals told us just to be careful around those areas, but that nobody would bother us. All in all, I never felt unsafe anywhere in Copenhagen, which is a similar feeling I get in Helsinki. Christiania Free town — Christiania is a community of about people that has its own rules and regulations completely independent of the Danish government. At first when you enter on Pusher street, it appears to be all about weed, but that is just a minor part of the town. The area is also known for delicious vegan restaurants and free concerts. Stilleben — A cute shop that sells interior design, ceramics, glass ware, textiles, accessories and jewelry by leading Danish and foreign designers. Well wherever it came from, it is damn delicious. This bakery has several locations and a great place to try one out. It is an open-faced sandwich made typically made with a buttered rye bread and topped with meats, fish, cheese, spreads, or whatever your heart desires. Restaurant Koefoed is especially known for these, and I can testify that we picked the right spot to try these, delicious! Conditori La Glace — The oldest confectionary in Denmark. My girlfriend and I have major sweet tooths, and this place did not disappoint. I am more into cakes and my friend was more into tarts, and both were to die for! Sanchez — One of the things I miss most in Helsinki is good Mexican food. Since my friend also lived in California, we both were craving it. Finally, my Mexican cravings satisfied! Torvehallerne — An indoor food market selling everything from fresh fish and meat to gourmet chocolate and exotic spices. I would have loved to pick up a bunch of food from here and have a picnic. I definitely want to come back. I would love for the opportunity to live in other European countries, and if the chance came up, this city would be on the list, along with Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin so far…. It was just as magical, if not more, than when I first went with Kimmo back in I highly recommend it for either a trip with your girls or a romantic getaway with your significant other. Think of a little hippie beach town filled with bohemian, eco-friendly hotels and vegan options galore. Nearby Cancun and Tulum are more for party-goers, while Tulum is more for recharging your soul. I recommend renting a car so you do some exploring along the way or take day trips in nearby cities. There are 2 main areas of Tulum: Downtown aka Tulum Town or along the beach hotel area. Although there is Uber in Cancun, there is no Uber in Tulum. For the bachelorette party, there were 8 of us, and we stayed at this dreamy Airbnb. We had our own pool and yoga shala. We had planned to have yoga sessions in the morning, because my other bestie teaches yoga, but that was a bit over ambitious after a night of drinking. But, we did have a lovely private dinner catered in the shala. The location was in the middle of the jungle where roads were not developed yet, so it was a bit difficult for taxis to find, but our Airbnb host was super helpful and provided us contacts to taxis who knew exactly where the Airbnb was. Most beach clubs require you to either pay a day entrance fee, or get a table with a minimum. My favorite spot is the full moon party at Papaya Playa Project on Saturdays. There is always a top notch DJ, with Burning Man type vibes and lots of dancing. Hope this little guide helped you. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section below. So, when I first decided to move to Finland, the first thing that came to mind was, how am I going to bring my Rambo with me? Let me start with, this is no easy task! Note that the requirements are different if you are shipping your pet on a separate flight outside of 5 days within your own flight. By the way, if you email them at lentoasema ruokavirasto. Normally it costs euros to bring your pet on board Finnair. In order for your pet to ride in the cabin the total weight of the pet and container cannot exceed 17 lbs 8 kg. If your pet is over that weight, then they go into an air-conditioned area of the hold of the aircraft. The hold area is basically a separate part of the baggage cargo that is air-conditioned, with no light, and personnel. Finnair only takes 1 pet per flight for this and keep in mind if your animal is in distress, there is no way to know. This can be dangerous for short-nosed breeds as they often have trouble breathing. Rambo is my ESA animal, and in this case he is treated as a service dog who can remain in the cabin with me, without a pet carrier. My vet recommended I give Rambo a Benadryl before the flight, which helped him sleep through most of the 10 hour flight. Finnair also gave me a row to myself since it was not a full flight, which gave Rambo more room to lay across the floor. All in all it was a very smooth process. One of the amazing things about living in California is all the different terrain. You can drive an hour in one direction and be at the beach, and drive an hour in another direction and be in the mountains snowboarding. Yes, we do have snow in California! One of my favorite day trip or weekend trip destinations is Palm Springs. As much as I love LA, I also enjoy getting out of the city. For interior design geeks like me, one of my favorite styles is the mix of mid-century modern and desert vibes. Palm Springs is a haven for this. I could just drive around there all day and look at all the houses and architecture. It started in , and is usually held between February to April. Do keep in mind that some of the installations are quite far from each other. Beyond the art, we just had so much fun with all the beautiful back drops. Shoutout to Sean for doing his Instagram hubby duties and making sure me and my bestie got some great photos together before I made my big move. We started our day around am, got to Palm Springs before noon, and left around 5pm. At night, I like to go bar hopping and karaoke. There are always so many things going on, but contrary to popular belief, we Los Angelenos also tend to stay inside during the winter. I like to check Timeout for what is currently happening in town. During the spring and summer, some of them even have pool parties. I love having a cocktail while soaking in the sun, dancing to whatever DJ or live band is playing, and watching the sunset over the downtown skyline or Westside beaches. Me and one of my best friends, Mike, had always talked about getting matching friendship tattoos but never got around to it. With me moving, he reminded me of our little pact, so we did it! I added the symbol of a North Star for me and a sun for him. Now I have a little piece of home with me everywhere I go and he has a daily reminder to come visit me in Finland! One of the best things about living in LA is that we have so many concerts going on all of the time. I am really passionate about music, and played piano for most of my childhood and teen years. One of my favorite artists is James Blake, and lucky enough he was performing a few weeks before I left. That was my 4th time seeing him and he never gets old. The best part is I got to share it with some of my best friends. We have quite a vast amount of wilderness areas. My go to local hike is the Culver City Stairs. Since we got a lot of rain this winter, you can actually see several waterfalls too. The app AllTrails is also really helpful and will let you know what hiking trails are around you, the level of difficulty, distance, etc. Electric scooters have taken over LA. I have the most fun riding them along the beach away from cars and going from one beach city to the other, or simply to hop to another spot rather than taking a Lyft or Uber. Keep me signed in until I sign out. Forgot your password? Have received a new password? Login here. Category: Travel Bookmark. Finland Travel. So what do you do in Levi during this time of year? Downtown Levi — The downtown area is pretty small. The Levi Spa has that, plus an indoor water wonderland, water slide included. Northern Lights hunting — There are tons of northern light tour options such as exploring via snowmobile, snowshoes, sled, cruise, canoe, or snowcat , but we decided to forego the tour and just try to chase them on foot well with the help of a cab — more about that below. But you will see them roaming all around, so beware, reindeer crossing is a real thing here! Our cottage for the week My remote workstation Hiking Rambo loved the snow, too! February 28, 0 comment. Helsinki Travel. Picture with Santa — If you want your kiddos to meet the real Santa, the jolly man in the post office is as good as it gets. They take a high-quality video of your visit and he genuinely asks about you and what you wish for Christmas. When I went in , I wished for Kimmo and I to finally be able to live together in the same country, and guess what? A few months later, Kimmo proposed to me and I got a job in Helsinki! The only thing disturbing was that there was a reindeer restaurant right next to it, so after you meet the reindeer, you can also eat reindeer. Santa should probably think about making these two things further apart from each other. You can even get a certificate confirming the feat. I would have loved to check this out though, so make sure you check what dates this is available. Here are some highlights: One ticket price to see everything Ice Gallery — We wanted to visit the infamous Arctic Igloos, but you had to be a guest at the hotel to see them, so this was the next best thing! Elf School — Yup, get your Elf Diploma! We stayed in an adorable Airbnb which was really affordable. Transportation Train — From Helsinki we took an overnight train that left around 9pm and arrived at 7am in the morning. If you have the time to kill, I recommend taking a morning train so that you can see the sites along the way. We got a private room which had 2 bunk beds, bathroom, and shower even. Fly — We flew back to Helsinki through the Rovaniemi airport. This was a quick, easy, and cheap flight! See timetable here. November 29, 0 comment. There are a few scenes from Game of Thrones filmed around this area as well. The perfect place to people watch and catch the ocean breeze. Restaurants and bars in Split Villa Spiza — Hole in the wall that servers fresh, local Dalmatian food. Dalmatia is one of the four historical regions of Croatia, and all the places we went to in Croatia are part of Dalmatia. Zinfandel — Even though California vineyards made the Zinfandel famous, the origins are from a Croatian grape. Zinfandel had several wine tasting options to showcase Croatian wine, along with local Dalmatian tapas, and to top it off, live music. We got the 3 tier platter for two, which was delicious, especially the hama ceviche. Academia Ghetto Club — Bohemian bar where the locals go. It has an outdoor terrace and DJ playing good music. This winery had a lovely wine tasting, which included a very informative tour of the facilities and process. Restaurant Borak Beach — This restaurant was owned by the same group as our hotel, but we had a table for 2 right on the beach. The black cuttlefish risotto was delicious as well. They were playing some good house music when I went. Probably one of the few places to go out at night. It was the perfect place to splurge and hang out at a beach club while getting served up. At night it turns into a wild night club that goes from 2am-6am. This is one of the most popular places to try it. The restaurant is a bit more upscale, but the food was excellent and worth it. I loved the presentation of the food as well. Odos — This was a hip restaurant with great cocktails and modern mediterranean cuisine. Good prices and also rated 1 on Trip Advisor. The son of the owner served us and he had an immense knowledge of wines. He let us try a bunch of different wines, while educating us about each of them. Plavac Mali is a local grape of the Dalmatia region of Croatia. We really enjoyed this spot and the owner was really sweet and informative. Massimo Cocktail Bar — This is a bar on top of a 15th-century medieval tower. You have to climb up a ladder to get there, and your drinks come up via a pulley system from the bar downstairs. It was a bit chilly when we went, but no worries because there are blankets and a beautiful view to keep you warm. Where to stay in Dubrovnik Since Dubrovnik was our last stop, and we were going to be on the go, doing touristy things, we decided to skip the nice hotel, and get an Airbnb. Our tour guide was a true GoT fan, and it made it all the worthwhile. You also learn some history about Dubrovnik along the way, while exploring the Old Town. The views are spectacular. Lukrom — This is a nature reserve island that is a 10 minute ferry from Dubrovnik. There are peacocks and rabbits roaming all around the island. There are also a few scenes from GoT filmed here, and the 1 st official HBO iron throne replica is here. It was rich and tasted like chocolate! There is a cave inside, where a live band was playing both nights we stopped by. Yes, I liked it so much, I went twice! Lady Pi Pi — We went to this spot right when it opened, because space is limited, and they cook all their food on a single outdoor grill. The tuna was exceptional! Buzz Bar — This is a local pub, that played great music and had decent cocktails. Game of Thrones — Had to get a t-shirt of my favorite dude, and Kimmo got a Winter is Coming mug Accessories — Coral and turquoise is pretty abundant in Croatia, so I found a cute turquoise necklace, along with a basketweave bag, and a Turkish towel which packs up nice and small for taking to the beach. Now go plan your trip to Croatia! July 23, 3 comments. Things to do in Copenhagen Designmuseum Danmark — I died and went to design heaven here. July 4, 0 comment. Why Go To Tulum? Some of the most popular ones are Gran Cenote and Dos Ojos, but those can be really crowded. If you ask some of the locals or staff, they can tell you tons of others like Calavera, Cristal and Escondido. The entrance fee is about 65 pesos. It really is worth it to see, and I recommend going during sunset. You cannot just walk in though, and there can be a line to get in, so get there when it opens to the public times change, so call ahead. Worth it! Oh and the octopus taco was bomb diggity! There is this beautiful backdrop made of old wedding dresses. When I called to see if we could just walk in, they told us no, but we did any way, and were let in when we said we were going to get get lunch there. Food is over priced and nothing great though, so maybe just grab some drinks. Chichen Itza — These Mayan pyramids are about 2 hours away from Tulum. We decided to do a private tour through www. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and fun! We also stopped by Cenote Yokdzonot and the town of Valladolid. The whole thing took about 8 hours, but a great way to do all the touristy stuff in one day, and then reserve the rest of the trip for exploring Tulum. Valladolid — We stopped by this colorful and old Spanish colonial little town during our tour. Walk around the plaza and explore all the nooks and crannies. Swim with Turtles in Akumal Beach — This beach is about 30 minutes away from Tulum, and is swimming with sea turtles! It can be a bit crowded, but I actually found that more locals hang out there. You can rent snorkeling gear there or bring your own. I saw at least 3 turtles while I was snorkeling. Yoga — Tulum is a haven for Yogis. There are tons of yoga retreat centers all over Tulum. This is something wonderful to try and I think my Finns would appreciate this. Tulum is also known for their Mayan Clay Spas, which is something unique to try. Need I say more? Posada Margherita — Italian food in Tulum? Plus the place is on the beach and is adorable. Their Caribbean and Mayan menu definitely delivers. Private Catered Dinner — There are tons of chefs who host private dinners, or if you have an Airbnb like we did, can come cook at your place. Our Airbnb host recommended www. Very professional, reasonably priced, and probably our best meal in Tulum. Chamicos — A bit of a drive from the main area, but I hear it is amazing for their fish prepared whole, or the ceviche. Habitas — This place is a dream! They have a DJ on Sundays playing relaxing deep house style music, so my girlfriends and I got a table here on the beach. They also have an infinity pool which is a plus, because the beach can have too much seaweed at times. The food and service is great, and we enjoyed just hanging here for hours. Papaya Playa Project — This place is fun during the day and night. You get a wristband and then you basically have to fill it up they accept credit cards and then when you go to the bar, you pay with your wristband credits. May 27, 5 comments. Helsinki Los Angeles Travel. Make sure you follow the IATA instructions for taking measurements, if in doubt, get the bigger size! The vet can provide this for you but make sure they fill out the one for the correct country. Mine filled out one for Portugal instead of Finland, so when I went to get it endorsed by the USDA, they noticed it was for the wrong country so I had to go back to my vet and get the correct one filled out. Take the red line at customs and show your pet and the required documents to the customs officer They also recommend that you repeat the Tapeworm medication within 28 days of your arrival in Finland. April 29, 5 comments. Los Angeles Travel. Exploring Palm Springs Beyond the art, we just had so much fun with all the beautiful back drops. April 8, 0 comment. Get a Tattoo with my Bestie Me and one of my best friends, Mike, had always talked about getting matching friendship tattoos but never got around to it. 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Out in the Nature. Foraging wild herbs is a forgotten skill, which is now very much in trend in Finland. Many restaurants use wild herbs in their dishes and consumers are starting to value the health, taste and quality aspects of the organic and local food that nature has to offer. Wild herbs have traditionally been used in Finland also for medicinal purposes or folk magic. The folk medicine tradition in Finland is exceptionally rich, mainly based on sauna, massages, cupping, bone settling, and medicinal wild herbs. He gathered information about plants and published it under the title Flora Fennica in The nutritional and medicinal values of wild plants, berries, and mushrooms are a much researched subject of interest still today. Folk magic refers to other than medicinal beliefs that people had about the power of plants. For example, people believed that by putting nettle tea in bath water or floor washing water, it removed any bad spells. Scattering nettle leaves inside or outside the home was another way to remove all negativity and drive the evil spirits away. Good luck was created by burying dandelions in the northwest corner of the yard. The scent of juniper was once believed to protect, heal and cleanse everything around. One of the easiest and most versatile ingredient growing wild in the Finnish nature is the stinging nettle. It has a variety of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, and polyphenols, many of which also act as antioxidants. It is especially rich in calcium, which is useful for a vegetarian diet. Stinging nettle might lower blood pressure, raise blood antioxidant levels, and reduce inflammation. It has been used to remove mucus. Nettle has also been thought to have curative effects on prostate enlargement as it increases the need to urinate. The best time to gather young leaves of the nettle is spring or early summer, before flowering. Be careful when handling fresh stinging nettle leaves, as their hair-like barbs can harm your skin and cause painful rashes. I wear gloves when collecting the nettles. I remove the stems and blanche them and then use them in cooking, or dry the leaves to powder for later use. Other common ways to use the nettle are in sauces, stews, soups, pies, or breads. Dried nettle powder works extremely well in green smoothies. Is there anything better than foraging your own smoothie ingredients from the nature? Please note that nettle is not suitable for pregnant women, under one-year-old babies, or those, who are allergic to histamine or have kidney problems. Nettle might also absorb toxins from the soil, and excessive use can be problematic with diabetes or antihypertensive medication. Nettles should be collected far away from yards and fields as they also absorb nitrate from the soil. Some nitrates can convert to nitrosamines in our bodies, and they can cause cancer. The nitrate levels in nettles can be reduced by blanching. Many people think dandelion is a weed, which is not welcome in a garden or yard. But dandelion is, in fact, rich in carotene, which is beneficial to health, as well as vitamins B, C and D. Dandelion leaves contain about three times the amount of nutrients compared to other lettuce plants. Another good thing is, that it contains less nitrates than regular lettuce. According to some studies, dandelion also has a curative effect on various inflammations and it lowers blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Dandelion has been known also as Herba Urinaria. Young dandelion leaves from early summer, and preferable from shadowy place, are typically used in salads, but dried dandelion root has also been used as a coffee substitute. Even flowers and buds could be used blanched, but Dandelion has some bitterness, which limits the use. Dandelion is common in many grass areas, but I would recommend to avoid foraging the leaves from parks or pathways, where animals such as Doggy Urinaria might wonder. Juniper berries are believed to increase the secretion of urine, sweat, stomach and intestinal fluids, and lower blood pressure. It can potentially increase the secretion of glands in the bronchi, trigger various cramps, reduce flatulence, treat wounds, and reduce the growth of bacteria, viruses, and molds. Juniper has also been found to have invigorating effects. It potentially lowers blood sugar levels, increases superficial blood circulation, and may also relieve rheumatism problems. A person with with kidney problems should not use juniper. From juniper second-year-old berries are typically used dried, and young shoots are good fresh for herbal teas, or dried as a spice. I like to use dried juniper berries in a venison stew, and juniper branches are good when smoking fish. Delicate heather flowers have been traditionally used as an herbal tea to try to treat insomnia and reduce the number of bacteria and viruses. Heather may also relieve rheumatism, urinary stones and digestion. Heather flowers bloom in August. Mixing some heather flowers with wild raspberry leaves makes a tasty evening tea, which can help for example during period pain. A good rule of thumb for the use of wild raspberries is, that the leaves are best during the first year of growth, and berries can be picked on the second year from the same location. Goutweed is a ground elder, which was formerly used to treat gout. Goutweed is one of the first wild herbs that can be foraged in spring. It can also be frozen or dried. The leaves contain iron and vitamin C. Goutweed should not be mix with Aethusa cynapium, Conium maculatum , and Cicuta virosa , which are all very poisonous. Goutweed remsembles most Angelica sylvestris , which is harmless. Best way to identify goutweed is to follow it during the first year until it blooms, and forage the young leaves on the next year when the plant has been previously identified. Moments before the leaves start growing, birch trees provide birch sap, which moves inside the tree. If you are ever in any Finnish survival show in the spring, remember that the birch is like a coconut during about one month a year. Birch sap collection is done by drilling a hole into the tree trunk and leading the sap into a container by some tube. Birch effectively removes excess fluid and swelling from the body and it is therefore well suited for those with unnecessarily high blood pressure. Birch has also been used for kidney and urinary infections and for the treatment of gout and rheumatism. Birch also contains an essential oil that prevents inflammation, and buds in particular are stronger than leaves but the resin they contain can irritate the kidneys. Birch sugar, also known as xylitol, is made from birch and used in many candies in Finland. Xylitol and Stevia are both low GI natural sugar substitutes, low in calories. Xylitol, unlike Stevia, has proven health benefits, thus making it far superior to all other natural sugar alternatives. Xylitol is, however, extremely dangerous for dogs, so never allow pets to eat any xylitol candy or chewing gum. Small newly opened birch leaves in spring are edible and can be used in herbal teas, salads, sandwiches, or soups, sauces and stews similar to any fresh herbs. The birch leaves contain plenty of vitamin C. Due to the herbal effect, you should consume birch only in moderation. People with low blood pressure and diabetics should be careful with birch. Externally birch leaves are used in the sauna to whip yourself to improve blood circulation and stimulate the skin. The aroma of the wet birch leaves is part of the Finnish sauna experience. Birch is also good ingredient in shampoos. 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