Crate Digging in Helsinki: A Tale of Two Record Stores, and the One That Got Away

The storefront of the record shop 'Levykauppa Äx' in front of a brick building on a sunny day. It has large windows under a green and white striped awning, and a yellow neon sign displays the store's name.

The Hunt Continues: A Deeper Dive into Helsinki’s Music Scene The gentle summer light of Helsinki cascaded over the cobblestone streets. Walking through this city, where design and nature seamlessly blend, is a sensory experience. My recent success at Helsinki Secondhand OY, where I unearthed a rare European pressing of a Lenny Kravitz album and Continue reading “Crate Digging in Helsinki: A Tale of Two Record Stores, and the One That Got Away”

Cafe Engel Helsinki: The Ultimate Guide to Views, Salmon Soup, and Craft Beer

View from the window of Cafe Engel showing the Helsinki Cathedral under renovation, located in Senate Square.

An Encounter with History in the Heart of Helsinki: Finding Cafe Engel Stepping out from the serene, intellectual sanctuary of the National Library of Finland, the crisp Helsinki air feels wonderfully refreshing. With my mind buzzing from the architectural marvels I’d just witnessed, my next destination was a feast for the senses: Cafe Engel Helsinki, Continue reading “Cafe Engel Helsinki: The Ultimate Guide to Views, Salmon Soup, and Craft Beer”