The Cosmopolitan Epicure
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Tip 27: Be polite, never stare and only compl...
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 15 hFor me, a rule a thumb in everyday life is to be polite and this also applies when I travel. When you decide to travel to a foreign country and...
Two dinners in Kuopio
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 4 pvI had made reservations in advance for our dinners in Kuopio. On the first evening, we dined at Keisarinsatama, which is located three kilometers outside the city center. The restaurant is...
Tip 26: Use VPN when using public WiFi
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 7 pvWhen traveling I utilize public WiFi a lot. I’m sure everyone is aware of the risks connected with using public WiFis. Some of the risks related to...
A weekend in Kotka
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 11 pvWe decided to take a short minibreak and spend a weekend in Kotka. As we had Friday off, we headed to Kotka on Friday afternoon and arrived at the hotel at around 4 pm. I had booked us a superior queen room at Original...
Tip 25: Cross pack to avoid being stranded if...
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 14 pvEveryone knows you may lose your luggage when traveling, especially if you have a layover. Personally, I’ve been lucky enough so far to only have...
Tip 24: Leave some leeway in your budget
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 21 pvWe’re lucky enough not to really have to budget our trips apart from the amount of cash we’ll bring. I’m, however aware of the fact that for many...
8 travel products that seem useful
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 25 pvI had a browse through Amazon for travel products and found eight I could buy right now. I think all of these seem useful and I would absolutely use...
Piri-piri kanaa ja espanjalaista punaviiniä
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 27 pvViikonloppuna kolusin taas viinikaappia ja kaivoin esiin Rosa viini- ja ruokakerhon toimittaman punaviinin. Kesäviikonloppuisin on grilli ollut...
Tip 23: Pre-book your tickets to attractions
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 28 pvI try to pre-book all tickets to attractions and similar if possible. I feel there are several benefits to this course of action. One benefit is that...
Vacation sorted
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 03.07.2020We finally made decisions about our summer vacation last weekend. After some consideration, we decided we’ll go to the Åland Islands. As we had also considered a road trip in Eastern Finland and hubby really wanted to...
Tip 22: Take free walking tours
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 30.06.2020As I’ve mentioned numerous times before, the best way to explore a new place is on foot. This is something you can easily do on your own and it’s...
Why I travel
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 26.06.2020Everyone who travels has their own reasons for why. I thought I would share my reasons and motivation for traveling. Exploring new cultures A main motivation for my travel is to learn about new cultures. In culture I...
Juhannusvalkkari ja grillattua lohta
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 24.06.2020Juuri parahiksi ennen juhannusta Rosa viini- ja ruokakerho toimitti kesäisiä viinejä maisteltavaksi. Kesän kunniaksi oli tällä kertaa mukana myös...
Tip 21: Avoid restaurants in touristy areas
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 23.06.2020Do you like paying high prices for mediocre food? Me neither, and that’s why I try to avoid restaurants in touristy areas. It is rare to find good...
Avoiding boredom on long travel days
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 19.06.2020Anyone who has spent a day traveling knows that you can get bored quite easily. Most people probably have their own tricks to avoid boredom and these...
Tip 20: Accept that you won’t be able to see ...
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 16.06.2020I doubt I’ve taken a trip where I had the chance to see everything that seemed interesting. On the other hand, I’ve never even tried, mainly because...
Anniversary celebration
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 12.06.2020Last Sunday was our anniversary but we celebrated one day early on Saturday. As some COVID restrictions are gradually lifting I’d booked us a hotel room for one night and dinner. I cannot...
Tip 19: Only carry what you need
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 09.06.2020I have to confess backpacks are one of my pet peeves. I don’t mind people carrying them on the streets, etc. However, when people wear them on public...
What if and then what
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 05.06.2020I’ve been going back and forth with my own thoughts lately. Our summer vacation is not coming up until mid-August, which is making it hard for me to commit to any plans. I had already...
Tip 18: Consider jetlag and travel fatigue
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 02.06.2020If you take a longer trip it’s wise to take jetlag and travel fatigue into consideration when making plans. I know how exciting it is to explore new...
A day in my life
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 29.05.2020I’ve been contemplating writing a post of what my day looks like in these exceptional times for a while. Finally, I decided to put pen to paper (or in this case start typing). This post really has nothing to do with...
Tip 17: McDonald’s & Starbucks usually offer ...
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 26.05.2020At least for me, finding free Wi-Fi while traveling is essential. I always book accommodation with free Wi-Fi, which naturally means I don’t need...
Roséviini nieriän kaverina
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 20.05.2020Lauantaina maisteltiin taasen Rosa ruoka- ja viinikerhon toimittamaa viiniä. Laseihin päätyi tällä kertaa ranskalainen roséviini. Olen suuri roséviinien ystävä ja etenkin kesäisin juon...
Tip 16: Use HERE WeGo for offline navigation
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 19.05.2020The digital era has made orientation in new places much easier, just use your phone to navigate and most times you’ll find your way. While traveling...
New travel guidelines from the EU
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 15.05.2020On Wednesday May 13th, the European Union recommended that border restrictions should be gradually lifted, and travel can restart to revive tourism...
Tip 15: Walk as much as possible
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 12.05.2020One of my favorite things to do while traveling is to walk. Strolling around allows you to see so much more than using public transport or a rental...
Chiantia ja carbonaraa
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 11.05.2020Viikonloppuna oli taas aikaa maistella Rosa viini- ja ruokakerhon toimittamaa viiniä. Viiniksi valikoitui italialainen punaviini, jonka seuraksi kokkailin pasta carbonaraa. Tiesittekö...
Vacation plans
The Cosmopolitan Epicure · 08.05.2020Despite last week’s post and slight depression, I’ve now found a bit of motivation to try to come up with some vacation plans. Over the weekend it hit me that I have to come up with something, as sitting at home...
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