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In Helsinki, a design aesthetic is quietly woven into daily life

For me there is nothing better then having a routine in a foreign city, and my stay in Helsinki really allowed me to do that. Passing (and stopping in at) the Ateneum, Kiasma, Amos Rex or the Glass Palace every day as I made my way to appointments or catching a movie at the Oodi Library cinema was cool. But beyond the many architectural, cultural and culinary delights, the stay helped me discover Helsinki’s true charm: its vibe. I think you could describe the Helsinki vibe as very chill: not rowdy but always exciting.  Everywhere else they call it ‘lifestyle’ but here it’s just a way of life. That means, always feeling close to nature; what city can match Helsinki’s access to shoreline, forests, islands and sea all just minutes away from downtown?

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Canadian Karen Burshtein visited Helsinki in summer, and published several articles about her stay on Matador Network....

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