To conclude my review of 2016, here are my most popular (and least popular) posts of 2016.
What did you miss? Which posts deserve more reads?
Find out here!
A big thank you!
… for making December the most successful month for Nomoremovies. Now that 2016 lies behind us, it’s time to reflect on the first six months of my little blog project.
Interested in some facts and figures? Lucky you! From the number of blog visitors to the number of views on YouTube… it’s all here… no secrets! I also want to thank you – my dear readers – for your early support. Putting yourself “out there” can be a bit intimidating, I consider myself lucky for getting nothing but love, compliments and encouraging words in return.
And in all honesty, we are only getting warmed up for 2017! 😉
Insert coin(s) to give back!
What do YOU do with small change?
I’m talking about coins of 1, 2 and 5 euro cents. Whenever you pay with cash, they just keep on piling up. Do you hang on to them, hoping they will come in handy when buying bread from a vending machine? Mind you, even those refuse the smaller coins.
Most likely you are like me and Sofie and keep them in a piggy bank, a box or a “decorative” bottle, assured that one day you will find a good use for them.
Well, I’m here to tell you that day has come! We found the PERFECT use for them, read on!
Return to Innocence
Once upon a time there was a shy kid with only a handful of good friends. After a particularly tough day at school he slipped the new Hitbox album into his Philips Discman. Listening to music always cheered him up. Sitting somewhere between Def Dames Dope and Laura Pausini was Enigma’s Return to Innocence.
The native chants were intriguing but the lyrics left him speechless…
Some of you may remember Return to Innocence as a forgotten gem of the nineties. Some of you may know Enigma from their early albums. Then again, most of you probably never heard of it… Whatever may be, I invite you to enjoy this unique video, celebrating life itself.
Alone on Linnansaari island
Cruising the Finnish roads near Savonlinna, my mind wandered off to the adventure that lay ahead. I felt excited and intimidated at the same time. From the moment I received Pascal and Martta’s wedding invitation, I pictured myself hiking in one of Finland’s National Parks. Just me and my camera. A few years ago I would have dismissed it as unrealistic or too dangerous to attempt. Now, after starting Nomoremovies, I decided to let go of my uncertainties and just went for it.
Black Friday shopping… at Oxfam
Instead of spending big bucks on movies, games, new phones or other things we don’t really need, we decided to try something else this Black Friday weekend. We went out shopping for original items that were made in a sustainable way AND support people who need help. In short: we visited the local Oxfam Gift Fair. Here’s a summary of what we bought… and what Oxfam intends to do with our contribution.
#Nomoremoviesblog on Instagram
In essence I’m a dreamer who finds joy in capturing beautiful moments. Our magnificent world never seizes to amaze… The past few weeks I have been posting my favorite #latergrams on Instagram. I hope you enjoy viewing my snapshots as much as I enjoyed making them.
Want to see more? Head over to Instagram and follow Nomoremovies! 🙂
Rental cars and Road trips
Road trips… I don’t know about you but whenever I visit a new country I get an irresistible urge to step into a car and explore the countryside. There’s something alluring about driving until you run out of gasoline – or music – not knowing what or who you may encounter along the way. The road sets you free. Finland was no exception.
Treasure hunting in Savonlinna
The day after taking a ferry to Suomenlinna, it was time to hop on the train to Savonlinna. These names all sound alike, don’t they? A four hour train ride brings me to the quiet lake town where I learn all there is to know about Savonlinna’s hidden treasure: the Pearl of the Castle.
Visiting Suomenlinna Island
After saying goodbye to my friends and our newlyweds, my solo travel adventure was about start. First stop was Suomenlinna, Helsinki’s beautiful fortress island. As part of Unesco’s World Heritage list it is a must-see when visiting Helsinki. Join me for a walk on the island and browse through some photogalleries of my third day in Finland. Enjoy!