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Finland – despite its long stretches of darkness and high suicide rate– was named the second happiest country by a Gallup survey. And are depression and happiness connected?
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24 June 2011
Also wife carrying, naked racing and other unusual competitions enthusiastically, if comically, hosted by the Finns.
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24 June 2011
A Nordic nation that is often mistaken as Scandinavian, Finland has forged a reputation for having a fiercely unique culture at the crossroads of northern Europe.
24 June 2011
Finland’s largest city steps into the spotlight as the World Design Capital for 2012.
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23 June 2011
Stunning nature and idyllic fishing villages draw travellers who want the peace and beauty of the mosaic-like Turku Archipelago.
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22 June 2011
For Finns, a sauna is an integral part of their culture. Here, a guide to the customs and etiquette associated with the sauna and five of the best public saunas in Finland.
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21 June 2011
Carved from ice, these unique hotels are hugely popular attractions.
20 June 2011
Usually the third weekend in June, Juhannus is a weekend of bonfires, saunas and public revelry under the midnight sun.
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20 June 2011
The Finnish capital’s culinary scene is full of traditional ingredients and cool retro designs.
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28 March 2011
The midnight sun, the Sámi peoples, the northern lights and the wandering reindeer are all part of the magic of Finnish Lapland.
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02 March 2011
A selection of these Arts & Architecture articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
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