18 Things You Didn’t Know About Finland

Things You Didn't Know About Finland

Welcome to the land of a thousand lakes, the home of Angry Birds, and the origin of the mobile phone! This is Finland, a country that is as fascinating as it is unique. But how much do you really know about this Nordic nation? Sure, you might be aware of its love for coffee, its … Read more

8 Traditional Dishes Finns Eat At Home

Traditional Dishes Finns Eat At Home

Finnish cuisine is all about simple, hearty foods that are closely linked to Finland’s nature and seasons. In the cold winter months, Finns love to eat warm soups and casserole made with local vegetables like potatoes and carrots. These dishes are not only tasty but also keep you warm. The way Finns cook is straightforward … Read more

8 Things You Should Know About Polar Night in Finland

8 Things You Should Know About Polar Night in Finland

If you go to Finnish Lapland in the winter, you should be aware of a natural phenomenon called polar night. To help you, we have compiled eight facts about the polar night in Finland that you absolutely need to know if you are coming to northern Finland in the winter. What Is the Polar Night? … Read more

5 Typically Finnish Christmas Gifts

5 Typically Finnish Christmas Gifts

Recently we published an article with 7 Finnish Christmas gift ideas; all of which can be bought online. In this article, the focus is on typically Finnish gifts that Finns love giving (and receiving) during Christmas season. These gifts are typically bought in Finnish supermarkets or, alternatively, made by hand. 1. Handmade Woolen Socks and … Read more

The Best Nordic Outdoor Travel Destination Is In Finland

Koli National Park View on the Lake Pielinen

The Nordics (Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark) offer astounding travel alternatives to friends of the Great Outdoors. Glacier hiking in Iceland, camping in Thy National Park in Denmark, whale watching in Norway…we’re simply spoiled for choice. So who won the Scandinavian Outdoor Award 2023? The winner might surprise you, because most people outside of Finland … Read more

Why Are Finnish Kids in Daycare Dressed Like Construction Workers?

Finnish kindergarten children are walking in the forest wearing safety vests

Why do kids at daycare in Finland look like construction workers? This totally valid question was raised by user jaja.ciao on Instagram this week. You can watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jade Ventoniemi (@jaja.ciao) Now, do children in Finnish kindergartens really dress like construction workers? Not really…at … Read more

7 Finnish Christmas Gifts for 2023

7 Perfect Finnish Christmas Gifts

Want something Finnish for Christmas? Look no further, these seven typically Finnish gifts will satisfy any fan of Finland. Note: This article contains affiliate links to Suomikauppa.fi — the online shop selling Finnish goods to expats and Finland lovers worldwide since 2005. Should you click on our links and buy, we can earn a small commission at … Read more

How to Get a Letter from Santa Claus

How to get a letter from santa

Do you have children or younger relatives who would be delighted to get a letter from the real Santa Claus? And did you know you know that it is easy to order a letter from the Finnish Santa Claus, and you can get them in 13 languages? Amazing, right? A Finnish Santa Writes Back and … Read more

Summer in Finland — 10 Exciting Places to Visit!

Summer in Finland — 10 exciting places to visit

Places unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Thinking of visiting Finland in the summer but don’t know to where to go? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Finland is a uniquely quiet country, often described as fairytale-like or magical. Even cities can feel surprisingly empty, especially around holidays like Midsummer or Christmas when most people stay … Read more