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Christmas vibes in Porvoo

December 27, 2019

A friend and I decided to visit Porvoo this year for some Christmas cheer. It was a great decision, as the town was busy with all things Christmassy.

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Happy Birthday Johan Ludvig Runeberg!

February 5, 2018

Today in Finland we celebrate Runeberg’s Day. J.L. Runeberg (1804-1877) is Finland’s national poet and the writer of our national anthem. A while back, I visited his home – now a museum – in the quaint town of Porvoo.

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Share Your World, Week 48

November 30, 2016

I missed last week’s Share Your World but now I’m back on track with answers to Cee’s questions. Read on to find out why my life’s like a movie…

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A studio in the woods

November 14, 2016

Edefelt’s studio near Porvoo is worth visiting! … More A studio in the woods

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Morning

August 7, 2016

The perfect morning … More Morning

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Saturday Statues

July 30, 2016

Statues from Porvoo and a mystery related to them … More Saturday Statues

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Cruising the Porvoo River

July 25, 2016

The Porvoo river with M/S Fredrika … More Cruising the Porvoo River

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Thursday Doors

July 21, 2016

Porvoo, a quaint town in Finland has doors to please everyone. Here’s just a handful.

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Bistro Sinne Porvoo – brunch

December 10, 2015

Christmas brunch in Porvoo … More Bistro Sinne Porvoo – brunch

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Independence Day – Itsenäisyyspäivä

December 6, 2015

Finland became independent from Russia on the 6th of December 1917. Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland. You will find that it is very busy during the summer months, full of locals enjoying the sun and tourists in for day trips.

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