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Kaisa

A sauna-loving, cinnamon bun-eating Finn with a serious case of wanderlust. 30+ countries later, I’ve discovered that home is everywhere and anywhere, as long as I have my husband and camera at hand. I work in digital marketing, love going to concerts and watching documentaries, and recently returned from a 6-month volunteering stint in Tanzania. Find me on www.kaisasd.com

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6 tips for packing like a boss
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Ever found yourself desperately stuffing your bag with a random set of clothes a few hours before dashing off to the airport? How about spending weeks...

A gem of a city: San Francisco infographic
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San Francisco may not be a hidden gem anymore, but it’s a gem of a city nonetheless. America’s capital of all things hip (and hippy) is easygoing, fun...

10 things we bet you didn’t know about New Zealand
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A hobbit wonderland, a bungee jumper’s paradise and the home of the haka dance danced by the rugby team – three things most people know about the othe...

How to live like an Olympian – Q&A with DeeDee Trotter
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When you have two Olympic gold medals and one bronze under your belt, it might be tempting to hang up the running shoes and spend the rest of your lif...

10 travel photography tips that will help raise your game
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“A camera is a save button for the mind’s eye.”– Roger KingstonFor me, photography goes hand in hand with travel. Strolling through a new city with my...

Nothing says Halloween like caramel corn: Easy recipe
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Nothing says Halloween like a bowl of fresh, poppin’ caramel corn. Kendra, in the video above, will show you how to make some (tip: it’s a great, home...

Bilingual is Better! (and here’s why)
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“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”– Ludwig WittgensteinLanguage fuels our brains, frames our thoughts, and makes complex communi...

5 things we love about flying
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Some people dread flights, others love them. Some people sleep through a 12-hour flight with no problem while others watch four movies back-to-back ju...

Spain’s sunny center: Madrid infographic
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From fabulous food to great football and gorgeous monuments soaked in year-round sunshine, Madrid is an urban paradise nestled in the very heart of Sp...

Cult coffee: 5 of the best cafes in Berlin
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Funky, hip cafes are in no short supply in Berlin. With its youthful, easygoing vibe and plentiful space, the city’s become a mecca for people looking...

37 million and counting: Tokyo infographic
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With 37 million inhabitants and 2,5 million people commuting into the city every day, Tokyo’s size is truly staggering. More fun – and very impressive...

In love with the City of Love: Paris infographic
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There’s something about Paris that makes people fall in love; a certain ‘je ne sais quoi‘, if you will (French for ‘I don’t know what’). From its worl...