We have all been there. Few days left until returning to home from a foreign country and having no idea what to bring back home as a souvenir. Or about to travel abroad wondering what would be the best gifts to represent your home country. To help with this problem we have gathered top souvenirs…
Midsummer fest
Midsummer fest takes place in June and it is one of the most popular fests in Finland. Originally a celebration of the summer solstice. Midsummer fest is usually spent with family and friends partying or relaxing in summer cottages far away from cities. Big bonfires and bathing in saunas are the most common traditions during…
Weather in Finland
In Finland, the seasons are very different than in France. When we arrived in January we immediately realised that our pace of life was going to be quite different. First of all, our first shock was the night falling at 3pm, all our habits were upset. We were hungry and wanted to go to bed…
Finnish Culture in a Nutshell
The Finnish culture could be compared to an iceberg, that is to say? Finns are not very open at first, but once they know you a little it gives you all they have! Firstly a small historical point! Finland is celebrating its 100th independence this year, so it should not be forgotten that Finland…
The Strangest Sport in Finland
Finland is known for strange sports and one of the craziest in the annual “Carrying wife competition”. The competition takes place every June in a small city called Sonkajärvi. This race gathers over 6000 visitors to Sonkajärvi and about 200 competitors from 14 different countries. The world championship title race has been organised since 1992 and…
Enjoying Finland 