Finns are from Neptune and Italians from Mercury – that is what someone moving from Italy to Finland (or vice versa) might think. The differences in culture, behavior and socializing – not to mention weather and food are so great … Read the story...
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Research: Literacy culture is critical to the success of individuals and nations
For more than 40 years, John W. Miller at Central Connecticut State University has analyzed the reasons and consequences for literacy and illiteracy from the society’s point of view. When he decided to analyze all the countries of the world, … Read the story...
Nordic mixture of unique experiences and culture: The Best of Helsinki
The capital of Finland, Helsinki, is a traveler-friendly city: there is plenty to see in the city, but it is easy to move around town and traffic rarely causes major problems. Food, drink, and accommodation options are plenty. Helsinki is … Read the story...
Ten things every traveler should know about Finland
People who live in the far north, for instance, in Scandinavia have to cope with different environment than, say, people in Italy or US. This inevitably leaves its mark on local cultures and customs of each region. If you are … Read the story...
Guggenheim cities show their true character through museum architecture
In June 2015, three cities have Guggenheim museums. The cities are New York in the U.S., Bilbao in Spain and Venice in Italy. Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates has agreed to build a Guggenheim museum but construction hasn’t started. … Read the story...
The Best of Helsinki, Finland: Tips from a Local Writer
Helsinki, Finland is a relaxing Scandinavian destination to visit: it is a relatively compact city that can be explored by foot, by bicycle or by public transportation, like trams. Local people think there are traffic jams in the city, but … Read the story...
The Lighter Side of Traveling in the Far North: A Day at the Reindeer Races
Lapland is a land of surprises. We all know that Santa Claus has his home in Lapland – in Rovaniemi, Finland to be exact – but it may be surprising to you what reindeers are doing when they are not … Read the story...
Book Reading: a Video of Helsinki, Finland Travel Guide
The majority of overseas visitors arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s capital in the summer. During summer weekends, however, local people migrate to their summer cottages they have built on lake and sea shores around the country. In the winter, on the … Read the story...
Book Trailer Video: Introduction to Helsinki
Yes, for the traveler, Helsinki is certainly worth a visit or three. What’s more, according to recent research, the residents of this city are very content with where they live.
Let Helsinki tell you in her own words about her … Read the story...
Helsinki speaks out in her own travel guidebook I, Helsinki
Typically travel guidebooks are written by travelers or locals who explore the destination until they know what is remarkable and worth recommending to visitors. I, Helsinki is a different guide because in the book, the destination herself shares the best … Read the story...
Finns can tango, but why do they do it? Book reveals the secrets of Finnish life
Finns seem to be so enthusiastic about tango that they annually crown a new tango king and queen. Is there a secret of Finnish life that others don’t know about?
The best person to analyze it is naturally someone who … Read the story...
Love opera? Love remote destinations? The Savonlinna travel guidebook shows you how to enjoy both
If you think Savonlinna is a remote town today, think how remote it was in the middle ages when the King of Sweden decided to build a castle in the easternmost corner of his kingdom. Today, Savonlinna is part of … Read the story...