Forever sending
My Love from the North
Call me Monni.
It’s my nickname, given by my family, meaning ”a catfish”. You know, I am the one travelling, whenever possible, with my fishing rod and self-tied flies.
I love emotional stories filled with visually strong images. That’s basically how I became an award-winning travel/outdoor writer and photographer. Born and raised in Finland, I’m now residing in Northern Norway – the love of my life and Salmo salar got me here.
I have been roaming the world as a professional adventurer since 2008. Click here and take a look at the most popular travel blog in Finland, KAUKOKAIPUU (Eng. ”Wanderlust”).
On the other hand, I’ve been working as an SEO wizard since 2008. Meaning, I know how to be found on the 1st place on Google.
From the smallest details to the mighty ocean views, my passion is to create outstanding content whilst showing how fun it is to be outside exploring nature.
My work is built on the excitement of the outdoors, the peace in nature, and my lifestyle as an adventurer. Living up in the North, surrounded by forever changing weather and harsh landscapes has given me a tight bond to nature and its forces.
I love road and boat trips, lighthouses, and to highlight Mother Nature in my articles. I do believe that my years of experience in adventure and nature enable me to bring an authentic and unique perspective to my storytelling.
Let’s work together on something wonderfully wild!
Reach & audience
Since 2008, I have been sharing my stories on my Award-winning travel blog called KAUKOKAIPUU (Eng. Wanderlust). Nowadays KAUKOKAIPUU is the most popular travel blog in Finland and red by 50–60k unique visitors per month.
My following on my personal Instagram account consist of +18k nature enthusiast. The other account of mine, @suomiretki, is an ode to Finnish nature and followed by +64k nature lovers from Finland and abroad.
What do I do?
I am an individual outdoor writer specialized in photography, videography, and marketing. I work as a full time content creator, creative consultant helping brands to promote their products, launch campaigns and position themselves online.
On the other hand, I have worked as an SEO consultant for the past 15 years. Meaning, I know how to rank on the 1st place on Google.
Portfolio
Destinations / Products / Creative
I have had a privilege to work with tourism destinations, outdoor brands and a different kind of creative projects. Wether you need a full story with images, or just great photos for your campaign and/or social media, don’t hesitate to contact me.
I am availabe worldwide.
Selected Clients
Monni’s clients include Finnair, Visit Finland, Scandinavian Outdoor, Lundhags, Fjällräven, Karttakeskus, SUUNTO, Salomon and Discover Muonio to name a few.
Selected Press (in Finnish)
Tuikki – Monni Himari on Tuikin kasvo 2021
Terve.fi – Muutto Lappiin muutti Marinella Himaria
Lapin Yrittäjät – “Mitä tehtäis, jos ei pelättäis?”
Kulttuuriykkönen – “Ihminen sulaa luontoon kuin sokeripala kahviin”
Kauppalehti – Vaellus on uusi jooga
YLE Aamu-TV – Retkeilyn suosio nousussa – näin se käy!
Suomen Luonnonsuojeluliitto – Kansallispuistot kuuluvat kaikille
YLE Uutiset – Nuoret naiset innostuivat luonnosta
Nuorten Luonto – Matka maata pitkin on seikkailu
Vapaa-ajan kalastaja – Vavan varressa: Marinella Himari
YLE – Marinella Himari ja muut bloggaajat inspiroivat retkeilemään
YLE Aamu-TV – Matkabloggarien vinkit kesäreissuihin
YLE Aamu-TV – 8 upeaa matkakohdetta, joissa on väljempää
YLE Puhe – Luontoretkeilyn monet kasvot
Hämeen Sanomat – Matkabloggari ihastui Suomeen