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Helsinki Favorites

August 8, 2016 1 Comment

Helsinki may just be my favorite city I have traveled to. Not too big, clean, easy to navigate and lots to see and do, what isn’t there to love? I loved spending some time there on my own before being joined first by my sister and later by my mum. It gave me a chance to discover some of my favorite places in the city and then share them with my family. Here is a break down of my favorite must see places and must do activities if you visit Helsinki. Sit on the steps of the Helsinki Cathedral. This […]

Food, Travel

A Little Something Sweet…or Salty

August 5, 2016 2 Comments

Something I love to do whenever I am traveling is try all kinds of new foods. This past trip was no exception. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, if there was a chance for me to taste something different from what I eat at home, I took advantage of the opportunity! This time as I traveled I decided it would be fun to try some different candies from Finland in addition to other foods. Now I have to admit, I am not a big candy fan. Have some chocolates to try, I am all in! But candy has never been my favorite. […]

Travel

Café Regatta

June 30, 2016 6 Comments

Today was full of adventure but my favorite part of the day was spent at a café I heard about called Café Regatta. I trekked across town where the Sibelius Monument can be found. I had already seen the monument, but rumor had it (and maps showed) there was a quaint little restaurant nearby called Café Regatta. I found it and let me say, everything I heard was true. Side note: Not to toot my own horn but I was proud that I figured out the correct tram to take, correct side of the stree to go to once off […]

Classroom Connection, Food, Travel

Easter Treats

May 5, 2016 No Comments

I know what your probably thinking, Easter was weeks ago, why is she just now talking about Easter? Well, Greek Easter was just last weekend, and I happen to have a student in my class this year who is part Greek. When she found out I was traveling to Greece in April she was excited to share with me a few Greek words she knew and a little about how she celebrates Easter. It was wonderful to make a connection with a student in a global way. After returning from Greece, early last week, I shared some pictures and stories […]

Classroom Connection

Greek Teachings

April 29, 2016 No Comments

Another week come and gone. I can’t believe just one week ago I was sitting on my cave house patio in Oia. Where does the time go? Anyway, now it’s back to reality and the fast paced life that is the end of the school year. This week tucked between math prep for our state test coming up in two weeks, writing our Spain classroom book, poem in your pocket day, and the usual lessons, I managed to share some pictures and information from my trip to Greece. Students knew I was traveling to Greece for April vacation. We talked briefly before […]

Food

Greek Street Food Love

April 25, 2016 3 Comments

Forget the Parthenon, the Olympics, or other world changing inventions designed by the Greeks. The best thing to ever come out of Greece is the gyro! Now I’m sure I am late to the party, and everyone has already eaten a gyro before, but on the off chance you haven’t -run- don’t walk to your nearest Greek restaurant to gobble one up! By far my favorite food I had while in Greece, was some good old fashion Greek street food noms. Lucky for us we were staying not too far from a little local gem that served the most amazing gyros I […]

Travel

Tapas and More

February 27, 2016 3 Comments

Talking about my trip to Spain would not be complete without a post about the food. As someone who has eaten the same breakfast everyday for the last 3 years, and easy find myself in a food rut, it may surprise you that while traveling I throw all caution to the wind and will eat just about anything. My feeling is I may not have the chance to have camel (Australia), guinea pig (Peru) or blood sausage (Spain) again, so I might as well give it a try! Spain did not disappoint as far as new foods were concerned. Everywhere […]

Travel

Mercado de San Miguel

February 13, 2016 2 Comments

This by far has been one of my favorite places in Spain. The Mercado de San Miguel is a small food market tucked behind the Plaza Mayor. After walking around the city all day it was great to take a little break in this lively market place. There was excellent people watching, and delicious foods and drinks to be had. What I loved best about the Marcado was the buzz of activity that surrounded you as soon as you walkedthrough the doors. I met up with a few friends from our group moments after entering. It didn’t take […]