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Have you ever seen people dipping into a freezing hole of water in winter, and wondered what exactly is this activity and why they would do that? Well, it is …

Knowing what to expect when you arrive in Finland can help alleviate a lot of the uncertainty and stress that can cause culture shock. Immersing yourself in another culture is …

What are the most important public holidays in Finland? What are their unique Finnish traditions? Will the shops and restaurants be open? In this blog post, you’ll find answers to …

If you are buying gifts this season, how about doing good by shopping more consciously? Take a look at these wonderfully stylish gift ideas from sustainable Finnish sportswear brands!

In Finland, Santa Claus is inseparable from Christmas. Did you know that Santa Claus comes to visit families on Christmas Eve and that he personally brings all the gifts in …

Many people might not realize that with freezing temperatures, we don’t just have to make sure that we have enough clothes. We must take extra good care of our skin, too. Especially us women because our skin is thin. Let me tell you the best winter beauty hacks and essentials from Finland!

What are the best gifts to give for a Finn? The regular sweets, chocolate, flowers, and scented soaps are all great. There are no unacceptable items or colors that you …

Small talk in Finland – does it exist? How can you make small talk with Finns? Hands down, those are the most asked cultural questions in my inbox. Indeed, Finnish …

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 …