Karhusaari
Right at the waterfront of Lappeenranta, about 1,5 km (0.9 miles) from the town bay,...
Weekend Getaway in Bavaria
The next Christmas is soon closer than the last one, but I found some too...
Nordic Skating in Rauha
When I was in school I liked ice skating and all kinds of games on...
Downhill Day at Ukonmäki
Ukonmäki (which translates roughly to “Old man’s hill”) is a traditional rural backcountry downhill skiing...
Post-AT: Gear Review
“How much does your pack weigh?” This is that vernal mating call on the Appalachians...
Post-AT: Life After the Thru-hike
On this day, exactly one year ago, I lifted the painfully heavy backpack up on...
Post-AT: Returning to Finland
The bus ride from Maine to Georgia made my feet swell. My ankles were as...