SummaryIn this podcast episode, Sam-Erik discusses the latest edition of new hotels in Helsinki. He highlights three hotels in different segments and price points: The Maria Hotel, Grand Hansa Hotel, and City Box. Sam-Erik provides his impressions of each hotel and its unique features. He also mentions the potential and impact these hotels will hav…

"Picture this - it's freezing outside, snowflakes are falling, the lake nearby is almost frozen, and yet, you see people, clad in swimsuits, ready to jump in. In Finland, this isn't an eccentric activity of a few daredevils, but a well-adopted hobby, known locally as avannon uinti (swimming in ice hole). An estimated 750,000 Finns are passionate ab…

Sharing tips what is going on in Helsinki. #myhelsinki #Christmas

Sharing my tips for small hotel owners Airbnb owners how to get started with their own podcast channel.

During the recent 8th edition of the Mediterranean Tourism Forum, I joined one of the Think Tanks at the Forum. The topic was ¨ Sustainability ESG requirements for the hospitality sector¨. Around the roundtable discussion, I met Gayle Murphy with Global Green Events. Here is what she had to say about her takeaways from the Forum.…

Summary of my 3 day visit in Malta, at the Mediterranean Tourism Forum 8 edition

I am taking you on a tour on my favorite tram line No.2. The route will take you to some worthwhile places to visit. #myhelsinki #kaivopuisto

For Travellers visiting Helsinki they tend to visit the popular Sibelius Monument. A short walk from the monument is Kafe Regatta located. The building was originally owned by the cafe family Paulig. It was built in 1887 as a shed for fish nets next to family’ villa. Cafe Regatta was established 2002 and the rest is history.…

My thoughts how my work week has changed.

Helsinki is aiming to reach the top three biking city in the world from current number 10. Why is this important for the visitor.

I met Greger in a Facebook Group few years ago. We were both starting doing Live Streams with Live Streaming Pros. We had an exercise called LEDA, ¨ Live Every Day in April ¨ . Greger being a teacher and musician was comfortable doing live, me again a bit intimidated. We are sharing anecdotes and experiences how we met and also tips and tricks for …

WINTER SOLSTICE – THE LONGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR On the 21st of December, the Northern Hemisphere sank into its deepest point of darkness. Have no fear, it is only the longest night and the shortest day of the year. Us living in the north was basking in roughly hours of daylight. In the morning hours at 5:50 AM, the astronomical winter will begin. T…

Had a chat about sharing life changing experience. Either the listener will learn something from the advise, or learn something about themselves. 🔴Join me on other platforms .Click here 👉🏻 LINKTREE

I listened to Freddie Mercurys Song and in this episode, some thoughts how that made me feel. Time Waits For No One Freddie Mercury Time waits for nobody Time waits for nobody We all must plan our hopes together And we'll have no more future at all Time waits for nobody We might as well be deaf and dumb and blind I know that sounds unkind But it se…

Hello friends, I love creating short stories on Instagram and thought perhaps its time to start my audio stories and there is no better place than right here. I will do these mostly on the run with mobile device. This is the way in fact started podcasting when Anchor.fm started. My other long form podcast show The Social Hotelier has been migrated …