about us
Olá and Moro! We are Vinicius and Katariina,
a Brazilian-Finnish couple fueled by a love for travel, wellness, and living with purpose.
Our story kicked off in Rio de Janeiro in 2018, where we met and instantly bonded over our thirst for adventure. Later that year, Katariina left Finland to join Vinicius in Brazil, and for 4.5 years, we split our lives between Brazil’s vibrant pulse and Finland’s tranquil landscapes. In 2023, we took a leap—leaving behind the familiar to travel full-time. At first, we raced from place to place, chasing the next destination. But that frenetic pace started to wear on us, clashing with our health and deeper goals.
That’s when everything shifted. What if travel wasn’t just about ticking off new spots? What if it could be a tool for personal growth—a way to heal ourselves? Our blog began as a guide to the “best things to do” in each place, but it started feeling hollow. Katariina wrestled with it: Why am I chasing tourist traps I’d skip back home?
She started digging deeper. What is it about travel that pulls me in? It’s not just the place. Travel isn’t just about where you go, it’s about who you become along the way. It’s about pushing your limits, learning new stuff, and figuring out who you really are. It’s like unlocking a secret level of self-confidence!
Our New Path: Slow Travel, Big Transformation
Now, we embrace slow travel—lingering in one spot for months to soak in the culture, uncover local wellness rhythms, and balance work with movement. We’ve traded rapid itineraries for hikes in Brazil, aerial acrobatics in Georgia, and quiet moments of reflection in Finland. Travel, for us, has become intentional—a way to challenge ourselves physically (pushing our bodies on treks) and mentally (pausing to journal or meditate). It’s how we reset, recharge, and heal. And maybe, just maybe, it’s how we can help heal the world too—not strain it. We’re still students on this journey, figuring out how to build a life where travel fuels growth, not exhaustion—learning as we go, one step at a time.
What We Share
- Travel with Purpose: Slow travel strategies to make long stays transformative—not just escapes.
- Place Guides with Intention: We still craft guides for the places we visit, spotlighting experiences that matter to us—not every tourist checklist item.
- Wellness in Motion: How we stay active on the road—from surfing to yoga to dreaming of Kilimanjaro.
- Stories That Matter: Personal insights from Brazil’s energy, Finland’s calm, and beyond—life as a couple finding balance through travel.
Join Our Journey
We’re on a mission to turn travel into something more—a path to strength, clarity, and connection. We’re not experts with all the answers; we’re explorers like you, learning how to weave travel, work, and wellness into a meaningful life. We hope our experiences—and our stumbles— inspire you to explore at your own pace, push your limits, and craft a life where travel heals rather than exhausts. Follow along as we navigate the world, one intentional step at a time, chasing a healthier, more purposeful adventure.
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