"Combining Nordic minimalism with luxury & care in each detail"
Expertise That Makes Travel Effortless
Planning a high-quality Nordic trip requires local insight, cultural fluency, and an understanding of seasonal realities. I remove the uncertainty by researching, comparing, evaluating, and coordinating every component of your journey, from logistics and reservations to timing, flow, and feasibility.
The result: a trip that runs smoothly, avoids common pitfalls, and feels effortless from the first day onward.
Expert Selection That Elevates Every Experience
I only recommend places, partners, and experiences that I know meet a high standard of quality, authenticity, and service.
Each restaurant, guide, activity, and accommodation is chosen with clear criteria: real local relevance, consistency, and the ability to create meaningful moments, not just “nice-to-have” stops on an itinerary.
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My curation focuses on what makes sense for you: your taste, your pace, your interests, and how you want your trip to feel. Every choice is made to enhance your journey and connect you with the absolute best experiences that Finland and the Nordics can offer.
Tailored With Intention and Local Insight
Every itinerary begins with understanding how you like to travel, your pace, interests, tastes, and the kind of experiences that genuinely matter to you.
With deep knowledge of Finland and the wider Nordics, I design journeys that are intentional, well-paced, and aligned with the realities of each season and destination.
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Rather than relying on templates or generic recommendations, I curate your trip with careful judgment: choosing places, experiences, and timings that make sense for you and ensure your journey feels natural, meaningful, and well balanced.
Experience the Sweet Side of Life
The Sweet Side of Life is the place where travel becomes clear, enjoyable, and thoughtfully designed around you — a sweet spot of travel where everything feels effortless, meaningful, and beautifully aligned with you.
When the planning is handled with care and the flow of your days makes sense, you’re truly free to fully enjoy the experiences.
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My role is to create that sense of ease. Through warm Nordic hospitality, refined planning, and a deep understanding of Finland and the Nordics, I help you experience the region in a way that feels natural, enriching, and comfortably paced.
Designing deeply personal journeys through real local knowledge and thoughtful details.
A Word From Our Clients
"It was the personalized aspect that made this day such a pleasure and such a learning experience. We got to choose those things that interested us most from several possibilities; we were able to ask questions about everything in Finland as they crossed our mind during the day; we were able to say, "Hey, can we go look at that church or that market" as the interest arose, even if it wasn't "on the schedule". I would highly recommend Vivien to anyone going to Helsinki. I can't imagine a better experience for learning about the city and Finland."
Susan Sawyer, USA
"Luxury is in each detail"