I had enough of the cold and dark winters as a teenager growing up in Finland and started traveling as soon I had the means. To get my fix, I worked in a student travel agency right after college, backpacking round the globe during the winter months when business was slow and working feverishly the rest of the year to make the money to travel again.

Eventually I came to the States but I’m always exploring new locations around the world. I have been to more than 50 countries and my favorite places combine local culture with natural beauty. Hiking, snorkeling, river rafting and general ogling at wildlife always makes me happy. Add to that a balmy ocean and I’m in heaven.