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Ruska, the autumn colors of Oulu

During the fall season, Oulu turns orange and yellow and shows off what in Finnish is called Ruska, the bright colors of autumn foliage.With my camera I tried to capture the beauty of this season in my town, Oulu, and I hope you’ll enjoy this virtual tour full of vibrant colors.

Apple Strudel with a Twist

Strudel is probably my favorite dessert made out of apples. This is a traditional dessert from northern Italy, Germany and Austria. Easy to make, strudel is a dough or pastry with an apple filling, but this version has a very flavorful twist to it that I’m sure will conquer all of your guests!

An early autumn day in Koitelinkoski

This article is a visual reportage on an early autumn day I spent with my family in Koitelinkoski. Koitelinkoski, aka Koiteli rapids, is a beautiful area nearby Oulu completely equipped to enjoy an outdoor meal. I hope you’ll enjoy this little virtual tour through my photos and words!