100 years of Finland series - Blue and White outfit

I am in love with this outfit! It's  my go to summer look this year and it feels perfect for our vacation in Finland representing the colors of the flag. I definitely feel some national pride whenit comes to this ountry - my home away from home. My years spent in this beautiful nordic nation has made me almost half a finn and in my heart it sometimes feels like my “real“ home. Have I ever told you how the name of this blog came to be? Well, this little space here was supposed to be my blog during my time abroad and should tell the story and conflict that was going on between my German heart and my ever growing Finnish soul. It felt like my body was divided in these two parts and it still does feel like that even though I have returned to Germany and am settling down with Mr.B.  My soul will forever be altered by the beautiful Finland and I am glad to be back once again.

What I wore

Dress: C&A

Jacket & Shoes: Primark

Bracelet: Douglas

Watch: Skagen

Necklace: Thomas Sabo

Pins: Disney Store

What I wore

Skirt: C&A

Blouse & Jacket: Primark

Shoes & Bag: Deichmann

Watch: Skagen

Necklace: Thomas Sabo

Bracelet: Douglas

100 years of Finland series - Travel Diary - Tampere, Finland

Tampere is the partner city of my home town and the place that started my love for Finland 10 years ago. Here, I spent my Erasmus study semester and decided to come back year after year to experience more of this beautiful country and its' vibrant culture. I adore Tampere and will always remember it as the first home away from home even though Helsinki has since caught my heart. The city is still under the influence of the industrialization and remnants of that great manufacturing era can still be found everywhere. The red brick stones are a big part of the face of this place and I love the look that reminds me so much of my home town and even London during the industrialization. 

Tammerkoski 

City Hall where I celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Finnish Independence 10 years ago and this year will go there once again to celebrate 100 years of independent Finland!

old market hall - great landmark and awesome food!

Tammerkoski river that connects the two big lakes that surround Tampere city centre. 





Red brick stones

100 years of Finland series - Travel Diary - cottage life

The best part of any vacation is the time to relax and for once do nothing. That is what we usually do at a lake in Finland. 



Sauna hut



swimming in cold and fresh lake water







fishing

delicious food

just lounging 



the most beautiful sunsets







pure nature