Author: Yanan Zhang
Discovering Finnish Culture in Koria
Vol 28 Issue 06 17th October 2025 Last Friday morning, we visited two factories in Koria, not far from campus. It was a short visit, but it gave me a […]
Finding Peace Among the Mushrooms: My Finnish Forest Adventure
Vol 28 Issue 04 3rd October 2025 In Finland, mushroom picking is not just a hobby — it is part of summer life. Thanks to the unique Everyone’s Right (jokaisenoikeudet), everyone is free to […]
Life Chapters, Not Balanc
—- Lessons from NBF 2025 Female Leaders Vol 28 Issue 04 3rd October 2025 Image: Nordic Business Forum 2025 / nbforum.com Last week I joined the livestream learning event of […]
Lappeenranta: A City Shaped by Lake Saimaa
Vol 28 Issue 03 26th September 2025 At the end of August, I went to Lappeenranta with my two children. It is a beautiful city not far from Kouvola, and it […]
A Summer Trip to Porvoo
Vol 28 Issue 02 19th September 2025 This summer I drove about 65 minutes from Kouvola to Porvoo. Have you ever been there? It is a small town, very peaceful […]
Intiaanikesä
Vol 28 Issue 01 12th September 2025 Hi everyone, a new semester has started! After the long holiday, we are back to school, ready to study and also to meet friends again. Summer […]
A Semester Farewell and a Spring Escape to Mustila
Vol 27 Issue 26 25.04.2025 As the semester comes to a close and nature bursts into life, it’s the perfect time to reflect and recharge. Recently, I found the ideal place […]
Allergies – A Finnish Springtime Essential
Vol 27 Issue 25 17.04.2025 Source: www.dreamstime.com Everyone knows Finland is famous for clean air, calm lakes… and allergies? Yep. While the nature is stunning, it also brings along a […]
Lieksa: A Finnish Summer Escape of Nature and Brass （Train from Kouvola No. ）
Vol 27 Issue 24 11th April 2025 Have you heard of Lieksa?Do you love Finnish summers? And are you a fan of music, too?Then this hidden gem in Eastern Finland […]
Take a Train to Kuopio: A Colorful and Flavorful Weekend In Finland
Vol 27 Issue 23 4th April 2025 Are you looking for a relaxing weekend trip in Finland? Hop on a VR train and head to the charming city of Kuopio! […]