🦋 About Me

🦋 About Me

Hi, I’m Raine — a lifelong wanderer with a camera in hand and a love for collecting moments, big and small.

My journey with travel photography started back in 2005, when I got my very first digital camera. I didn’t know what I was doing — I just loved capturing everything that caught my eye. Over the years, those snapshots turned into thousands of tiny time capsules: city streets, quiet trails, favorite cafes, and unexpected detours.

Twenty years later, I decided it was time to open the archives. Wandering Raine is my way of going back in time — revisiting the travels and adventures that happened around this same month through the years. It’s a mix of stories, photos, and reflections from my past journeys, shared with fresh eyes and a grateful heart.

I’m not here to write travel guides or bucket lists (though you might get a few ideas along the way). This blog is more about remembering — the feeling of being somewhere new, or seeing something familiar in a new light.

So if you love slow travel, a bit of nostalgia, and the kind of wandering that happens both on the road and in your mind, you’ll feel right at home here.

Thanks for coming along — let’s wander through time together.

Raine

  • 🇨🇭 Switzerland by Train – June 2010

    In June 2010, I traveled to Switzerland with my mom and her friend. It was our first visit to this beautiful Alpine country, and from the moment we arrived, Switzerland impressed us with its stunning scenery, efficient transportation, and picture-perfect towns. Our journey began with… Read more

  • 🔥 Estonian Midsummer Magic at Pühajärve, June 2010

    One of my favorite Estonian summer traditions is celebrating Midsummer Day (Jaanipäev), and in June 2010 I spent the holiday at the beautiful Pühajärve area with my Mom and my nephew Siim. Midsummer is one of Estonia’s most cherished celebrations, when families and friends gather… Read more

  • ⛵ Why We Fell in Love with Rhodes, Greece 2011

    Back in May 2011, my Mom and I returned to one of our favorite countries in the world — Greece. This time, our destination was the beautiful island of Rhodes. I had booked the holiday package through Finnmatkat, so our journey began and ended in… Read more