samita interview

Interview with Sam Wanderlust

Balancing her love of travel with a full time job, Samita shares what inspired her to travel and start her website samwanderlust.com and Instagram, @sam_wanderlust. Read her Guide to Iceland. 1. Why do you travel? I travel because I have a huge FOMO (fear of missing out) syndrome! I always keep dreaming about places I…

Marimekko designs in Helsinki

Behind the Scenes: Marimekko Factory Tour and Designer Interview

Marimekko began as “a cultural phenomenon guiding the quality of living,” according to founder Armi Ratia in 1962 and is still ingrained in Finnish culture today. From locals’ clothing to Finnair blankets, you cannot visit Helsinki, the Finnish capital, without seeing the timeless and sustainable designs of Marimekko. Since the beginning it was a brand…