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Hi, my name is Elina!

I’m Finnish native, adventure loving storyteller, the face behind Nordic Diaries. Besides traveling and writing, my another passions lie in nature and outdoor sports.
I love an easygoing lifestyle, seabreeze in my hair and long walks in a forest, and I would never say no to a açai bowl.

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How to avoid the crowds and be more sustainable? 💚 . . ❕Tip for more sustainable travel; TRAVEL ON LOW SEASON. And why? Because off season travel helps to fight the effects of overtourism, you support local economy and businesses to be profitable year-round and its beneficial for you as well! . Off-season travel is often cheaper, you can find awesome deals on transport and accommodation plus look at this picture, the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the main sights in Athens, all for us! No rush, no queues, no hassle! . . ⬇️ Tell me your best tip for being more sustainable in your travels! ⬇️ . . ________________________ www.nordic-diaries.com ________________________ . . #nordicdiaries #greece #athens #travelauthentic #mindfultravel #ecotourism #sustainabletravel #travelbetter #ecotravel #conscioustravel #authentictravel #matkablogi #travel #welivetoexplore #femmetravel #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #wanderlusting #travelgoals #bloggerlife #travelblogger #travelbusinessbabes #openmyworld #wonderful_places #worlderlust #holiday #girlsvsglobe #traveljournal

Morning views in Skopelos ☀️ . So how do you start your days? What is your favorite routine? . I just loove slow mornings! Preferably enjoying coffee ☕ and some delicious breakfast 🍊🍓 in the sun. I think I must have been a reptile in my past life lol 🐸 I just sit there charging myself like a statue until I have enough energy for the whole day. Thoughts of the day ha. Have brilliant week everyone! 💖 . ps. This gorgeous view is from Glóssa, from our beautiful airbnb house. . . ________________________ www.nordic-diaries.com ________________________ . . #nordicdiaries #greece #visitgreece #skopelos #glossa #island #glt #travelbusinessbabes #morning #breakfast #airbnb #femmetravel #seaview #mediterranean #dailydoseofcolor #sun #mytinyatlas #alwaysgo #travelblog #matkablogi #thehappynow #holiday #honeymoon #planetdiscovery #liveinspired #wanderfolk #travelauthentic #mindfultravel #travelbetter

Would have I believed five years ago, if you would have told me, that I'm getting married in Greece with a Brazilian man ✨ . I've always been open to new ideas but I would have probably laughed at this one. To truth is, no matter how we plan, we may never know the result until the dice is thrown. But sometimes in love, life and games, we get truly lucky. . When you look back, what is something that you didn't saw coming but sure as hell made you happy? . 📸@couvanos ________________________ www.nordic-diaries.com ________________________ . . #nordicdiaries #greece #athens #destinationwedding #travelcouple #couplegoals #coupletravel #marriedabroad #femmetravel #damestravel #travelbusinessbabes #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #tasteintravel #photosinbetween #wanderlusting #travelgoals #bloggerlife #travelblogger #openmyworld #weddingphotography #wonderful_places #worlderlust #holiday #nomadgirls #traveladdict #traveljournal #matkablogi

"The danger of an adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort." #paolocoelho . . Meteora is home to the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery complexes. The monasteries were built by monks on top of these amazing natural rock pillars around 14th century. 6 out of 24 still stand today, 3 of them you can spot behind me. . The hermit monks lived their lives in solitude. Visiting the monasteries of Meteora was fascinating. I'm not a religious person but I find their lifestyle highly interesting. I guess, after all, we are all just looking for answers to the same questions. . _______________________ www.nordic-diaries.com _______________________ . . #meteora #greece #nordicdiaries #letsgosomewhere #glt #visualwanderlust #travelbug #travelblog #travelgram #planetdiscovery #adventure #discoverearth #alwaysgo #theoutbound #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic #folktravel #wanderfolk #freedomthinkers #travelauthentic #mindfultravel #ecotourism #sustainabletravel #travelbetter #conscioustravel #authentictravel #matkablogi

Because with you, everything makes sense ✨ #greece #wedding . 📸 @couvanos . . #couplesgoals #travelcouple #destinationwedding #nordicdiaries #dailydoseofcolor #welivetoexplore #femmetravel #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #tasteintravel #photosinbetween #wanderlusting #travelgoals #openmyworld #worlderlust #visualoflife #makemoment #thehappynow #keepexploring #lifeofadventure #finditliveit #mytinyatlas #liveinspired

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be" - Douglas Adams . . Funny story. Thee years ago I set my mind to work hard over the summer to be able to set off on autumn, to go around the world within unlimited time. After couple of months in South America I met someone, who made me feel like arriving home, to a place where I was ment to be. We spent a month together. Then I spent another two exploring the continent. Then I returned and ever since we've lived together, first in Chile, now in Finland. We never know what life might have in store for us, but with an open mind, everything is possible! ✨ . . Tell me your story when things didn't go as planned but turned out to be even better! . . . #nordicdiaries #chile #visualoflife #makemoment #thehappynow #planetdiscovery #wildernessculture #keepexploring #folktravel #roamtheplanet #doyoutravel #travelstoke #openmyworld #travelcouple #goplayoutside #travelbuddies #couplegoals #lonelyplanet #trekking #lifeofadventure #alwaysgo #finditliveit #mytinyatlas #adventureculture #liveinspired #thewanderingtourist #solotravel #gltlove

After every winter, the spring will come. #spring #wolverine #finland . This wolverine is my spirit animal at the moment, when I'm outside and soaking in the sun without a long sleeve, for the first time this year! Hello daylight and vitamin D! I've missed you! . What is your favorite part of different seasons? I really like winter and snow sports but I always miss the sun and the daylight! . . #goplayoutside #travelstoke #traveldeeper #gltlove #nature #exploremore #nordicdiaries #visitfinland #finland #natgeo #wanderfolk #momentsofmine #sheisnotlost #wildernessculture #travelphotography #springvibes #naturephotography #outdoors #lifeofadventure #wildlife #freedomthinkers #optoutside #folktravel #travelwithme #seasons #sun #summeriscoming

What type of a traveler you are? . Are you a thrill-seeker? Escapist from 9-5 life? Collector of famous places? DIY planner or package vacationist? . I think I fall under the category of DIY adventurer. I plan my routes according to my interests and prefer paths less traveled. I seek authenticity over comfort and luxury. None of the answers are right or wrong, as long as we travel respectively to the local culture and nature. . How do you travel? . . #nordicdiaries #ecuador #southamerica #roamtheplanet #blogger #nomad #solotravel #letsgosomewhere #visualwanderlust #travelbug #travelblog #travelgram #planetdiscovery #keepitwild #adventure #worldtraveler #wanderlusters #discoverearth #earthofficial #alwaysgo #theoutbound #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic #horseback #riding #mochileiros #backpackers

Holiday mood and dreaming of traveling ✨ #tallinn #estonia . Where are you traveling next? . . Winter here in Finland is done and I'm so excited of our becoming adventure in #greece ! I've been wanting to visit Greece for a long as I've been quite a history nerd 🤓 at school. Besides, after a busy winter some quality couple time is needed! 💕 As much as I used to love solo travel, I got to say discovering a world with someone who shares it with you is even better. Shoutout to partners in crime who are normally more on the other side of the lense! 😘 . Ps. Give me your best food recommendations for Greece! 🇬🇷 . . #travel #welivetoexplore #travelcouple #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #tasteintravel #photosinbetween #wanderlusting #travelgoals #openmyworld #wonderful_places #worlderlust #holiday #traveladdict #traveljournal #folktravel #keepexploring #travelwithme #couplegoals #wetravel #coupletravel #forahappymoment

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How to avoid the crowds and be more sustainable? 💚 . . ❕Tip for more sustainable travel; TRAVEL ON LOW SEASON. And why? Because off season travel helps to fight the effects of overtourism, you support local economy and businesses to be profitable year-round and its beneficial for you as well! . Off-season travel is often cheaper, you can find awesome deals on transport and accommodation plus look at this picture, the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the main sights in Athens, all for us! No rush, no queues, no hassle! . . ⬇️ Tell me your best tip for being more sustainable in your travels! ⬇️ . . ________________________ www.nordic-diaries.com ________________________ . . #nordicdiaries #greece #athens #travelauthentic #mindfultravel #ecotourism #sustainabletravel #travelbetter #ecotravel #conscioustravel #authentictravel #matkablogi #travel #welivetoexplore #femmetravel #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #wanderlusting #travelgoals #bloggerlife #travelblogger #travelbusinessbabes #openmyworld #wonderful_places #worlderlust #holiday #girlsvsglobe #traveljournal

Morning views in Skopelos ☀️ . So how do you start your days? What is your favorite routine? . I just loove slow mornings! Preferably enjoying coffee ☕ and some delicious breakfast 🍊🍓 in the sun. I think I must have been a reptile in my past life lol 🐸 I just sit there charging myself like a statue until I have enough energy for the whole day. Thoughts of the day ha. Have brilliant week everyone! 💖 . ps. This gorgeous view is from Glóssa, from our beautiful airbnb house. . . ________________________ www.nordic-diaries.com ________________________ . . #nordicdiaries #greece #visitgreece #skopelos #glossa #island #glt #travelbusinessbabes #morning #breakfast #airbnb #femmetravel #seaview #mediterranean #dailydoseofcolor #sun #mytinyatlas #alwaysgo #travelblog #matkablogi #thehappynow #holiday #honeymoon #planetdiscovery #liveinspired #wanderfolk #travelauthentic #mindfultravel #travelbetter

Would have I believed five years ago, if you would have told me, that I'm getting married in Greece with a Brazilian man ✨ . I've always been open to new ideas but I would have probably laughed at this one. To truth is, no matter how we plan, we may never know the result until the dice is thrown. But sometimes in love, life and games, we get truly lucky. . When you look back, what is something that you didn't saw coming but sure as hell made you happy? . 📸@couvanos ________________________ www.nordic-diaries.com ________________________ . . #nordicdiaries #greece #athens #destinationwedding #travelcouple #couplegoals #coupletravel #marriedabroad #femmetravel #damestravel #travelbusinessbabes #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #tasteintravel #photosinbetween #wanderlusting #travelgoals #bloggerlife #travelblogger #openmyworld #weddingphotography #wonderful_places #worlderlust #holiday #nomadgirls #traveladdict #traveljournal #matkablogi

"The danger of an adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort." #paolocoelho . . Meteora is home to the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery complexes. The monasteries were built by monks on top of these amazing natural rock pillars around 14th century. 6 out of 24 still stand today, 3 of them you can spot behind me. . The hermit monks lived their lives in solitude. Visiting the monasteries of Meteora was fascinating. I'm not a religious person but I find their lifestyle highly interesting. I guess, after all, we are all just looking for answers to the same questions. . _______________________ www.nordic-diaries.com _______________________ . . #meteora #greece #nordicdiaries #letsgosomewhere #glt #visualwanderlust #travelbug #travelblog #travelgram #planetdiscovery #adventure #discoverearth #alwaysgo #theoutbound #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic #folktravel #wanderfolk #freedomthinkers #travelauthentic #mindfultravel #ecotourism #sustainabletravel #travelbetter #conscioustravel #authentictravel #matkablogi

Because with you, everything makes sense ✨ #greece #wedding . 📸 @couvanos . . #couplesgoals #travelcouple #destinationwedding #nordicdiaries #dailydoseofcolor #welivetoexplore #femmetravel #sheisnotlost #ilovetravel #gltlove #tasteintravel #photosinbetween #wanderlusting #travelgoals #openmyworld #worlderlust #visualoflife #makemoment #thehappynow #keepexploring #lifeofadventure #finditliveit #mytinyatlas #liveinspired

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be" - Douglas Adams . . Funny story. Thee years ago I set my mind to work hard over the summer to be able to set off on autumn, to go around the world within unlimited time. After couple of months in South America I met someone, who made me feel like arriving home, to a place where I was ment to be. We spent a month together. Then I spent another two exploring the continent. Then I returned and ever since we've lived together, first in Chile, now in Finland. We never know what life might have in store for us, but with an open mind, everything is possible! ✨ . . Tell me your story when things didn't go as planned but turned out to be even better! . . . #nordicdiaries #chile #visualoflife #makemoment #thehappynow #planetdiscovery #wildernessculture #keepexploring #folktravel #roamtheplanet #doyoutravel #travelstoke #openmyworld #travelcouple #goplayoutside #travelbuddies #couplegoals #lonelyplanet #trekking #lifeofadventure #alwaysgo #finditliveit #mytinyatlas #adventureculture #liveinspired #thewanderingtourist #solotravel #gltlove

After every winter, the spring will come. #spring #wolverine #finland . This wolverine is my spirit animal at the moment, when I'm outside and soaking in the sun without a long sleeve, for the first time this year! Hello daylight and vitamin D! I've missed you! . What is your favorite part of different seasons? I really like winter and snow sports but I always miss the sun and the daylight! . . #goplayoutside #travelstoke #traveldeeper #gltlove #nature #exploremore #nordicdiaries #visitfinland #finland #natgeo #wanderfolk #momentsofmine #sheisnotlost #wildernessculture #travelphotography #springvibes #naturephotography #outdoors #lifeofadventure #wildlife #freedomthinkers #optoutside #folktravel #travelwithme #seasons #sun #summeriscoming

What type of a traveler you are? . Are you a thrill-seeker? Escapist from 9-5 life? Collector of famous places? DIY planner or package vacationist? . I think I fall under the category of DIY adventurer. I plan my routes according to my interests and prefer paths less traveled. I seek authenticity over comfort and luxury. None of the answers are right or wrong, as long as we travel respectively to the local culture and nature. . How do you travel? . . #nordicdiaries #ecuador #southamerica #roamtheplanet #blogger #nomad #solotravel #letsgosomewhere #visualwanderlust #travelbug #travelblog #travelgram #planetdiscovery #keepitwild #adventure #worldtraveler #wanderlusters #discoverearth #earthofficial #alwaysgo #theoutbound #lifeofadventure #liveauthentic #horseback #riding #mochileiros #backpackers

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