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I am coming from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. My family moved to Espoo, Finland just a few weeks ago. I am currently still working remotely for a Bay Area company, but seeking employment in Finland. I am looking for English speaking expatriates or locals fun activities like cycling and running. I am also up for grabbing a beer and chatting about experiences, life, etc. Send me a message.
Mark
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The frustrating art of predicting Finnish weather
Posted on 14/05/2013
If there has been one thing that I have learned after living in southern Finland for nearly two years, it would be the unpredictable nature of the weather. The first winter we lacked snow...
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The thriving music scene in Finland
Posted on 01/05/2013
I have always loved music and live concerts and feel lucky to have grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area with its thriving music scene. I grew up with endless opportunities to see live...
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Blissful Budapest
Posted on 13/04/2013
Those who have been reading my blog know that even though I enjoy living abroad in Finland, I really like taking an occasional kid-free weekend getaway to other European cities. It gives my...
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Parking in Finland
Posted on 23/03/2013
Excuse me, but I need to go on a little rant now about parking in Finland. I have been frustrated with the parking situation in Finland for sometime now and have kept quiet about it, but...
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March snow storm in Southern Finland
Posted on 03/03/2013
After several weeks of unseasonably warm temperatures and only light snow in February, March came in a flurry....a flurry of snow that is. A snow storm of blizzard like conditions hit...
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Winter break week has arrived in Finland
Posted on 20/02/2013
Where has all the time gone? It seems like it was just Christmas and now suddenly the ski week also known as the "winter break" has arrived. Every school in Finland has one week...
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Chef & Sommelier - A little culinary gem in Helsinki
Posted on 19/02/2013
The restaurant itself is located in a very intimate house in the Eira district of Helsinki and seats about 20-25. It is nicely decorated and comfortable on the inside.The customer service...
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Settling into a busy life in Finland
Posted on 07/02/2013
One of the major reasons we moved to Finland was to slow down. To take time away from the crazy Bay Area (California) lifestyle and enjoy a more relaxed pace of living. In some ways it has...
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Engulfed in darkness at -26 Celsius (-15F)
Posted on 20/01/2013
I told myself I wouldn't complain about this winter season in Finland. However, the winter which commenced in late November with a blizzard, isn't even half over and I am already...
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A traditional Finnish New Year's Eve
Posted on 01/01/2013
Like most countries, Finland also celebrates on New Year's Eve. Beyond the typical drinking and late night parties, Finland has a specific custom practiced on New Year's eve which...
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