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How to Experience Midsummer Magic in Finland
You might have heard that celebrating Midsummer is a huge thing in the Nordic countries. That's definitely true for Finland where this summer highlight takes place during the second last weekend of June. Like the name suggests, Midsummer is the public holiday which...
30 Famous Finnish Sayings that Will Inspire You
The Finnish language is full of sayings and wisdom. I feel that Finnish proverbs are the backbone of the Finnish culture because they offer a way of saying your thoughts without being too pushy. Finns hate to be pushy! help you understand others help you do the right...
Epic Finland Summer Guide: 20 Practical & Cultural Tips
Summer in Finland is the most waited time of the year. It is like Christmas, but better, because it usually lasts more than one day. A popular Finnish saying states that you don’t need to check the weather to see if it’s summer in Finland, you just look at the...
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The Complete Guide to Finnish Breakfast
Put your pain au chocolat or Lucky Charms aside, here comes Finnish breakfast! What are Finns eating at breakfast? The most significant difference between Finnish and many other breakfasts is that Finns rarely eat anything especially sweet, like pastries or sugar cereals, in the morning time.
Fabulous Finnish Blueberry Pie: Super Simple, No-Mess Style!
The blueberry pie is a Finnish food staple. I feel that many families have at least a couple of different blueberry pie recipes that they rotate as there are so many delicious versions of this traditional treat. There is a blueberry pie with a rye crust, blueberry bun...
30+ Finnish Restaurants in Helsinki that Make You Lick the Screen
Looking for the best Finnish restaurants in Helsinki? I have a theory, which states that the secret behind every successful trip is eating delicious local food. That’s why I put in as much effort in finding great places to eat as I do in finding interesting things to...
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Why Visit Finland: 30+ Stories about Falling in Love with Finland
Finland is a country that has captured so many hearts with its enchanting nature, culture, and society. With Finland being ranked as “the happiest country” in the world, and the Finnish language gaining attention from language-learners, this country has really grown...
Modern Log Home Escape with Finnish Design Tips
When you typically think of a log home, you probably think of the traditional log cabin, you know the one, it’s old and drowning in dark brown wood everywhere. In Finland we definitely have plenty of those, especially next to a lake and forest, but there’s a huge modern log home trend…
May Day in Finland – Finnish Spring Carnival
There are a couple of ways you can experience a Finnish carnival. The biggest party happens when Finland wins the ice-hockey world championship. Fortunately, Finland won in 2019, but, unfortunately, the next time the world championships will be played is quite...
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50+ Addicting Finnish TV Series, Famous Finnish Movies & Books!
Looking for a fun way to discover the Finnish culture or to learn a little bit of Finnish? Well, it’s time to sit back and enjoy yourself. Here, I have gathered all of the best resources and entertainment to stimulate your Finnish journey.
Unlocking the Finnish Language: Basics + Where to Start?
The basics of the Finnish Language are fascinating for two reasons. First of all, Finnish seems so random to the majority of people around the world. For example, Finnish is not even remotely related to either languages of our neighboring countries, Russia and Sweden....
Best Finnish Language Learning Resources for Beginners
Woohoo, you want to learn Finnish! I couldn’t be more excited! Even though Finnish is a small language, there are a lot of free and paid resources for learning Finnish. Before diving into these wonderful tools, I’ll talk about how to set you up for success when learning the Finnish language…
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100 Ideas! What to Do in Helsinki + How to Explore It Like a Local
My mission with this Helsinki post is simple. After reading this guide, I hope Helsinki feels like a second home to you! Helsinki has always been a magical city to me. When I was a kid, she and I got to know each other through snow leopard cubs and mighty brown bears...
Magical Lapland Wedding: The Perfect Elopement and Photography Tips
Are you wondering if Finnish Lapland could be the dream destination for your wedding, engagement pictures, or couple’s photography? My short, biased answer: YES. Lapland is…
7 Laid-back and Delicious Things to Do in Lahti
Lahti has so many things going for it! The city center offers incredible forest trails next to winter stadion, Alvar Aalto architecture, whiskey tasting and mouthwatering Finnish cooking. Lahti is a fantastic non-touristy day trip destination from Helsinki!
