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Kymijoki River Outdoor Trail in Kouvola is a Must-see for Nature Lovers – Rent a bike from the train station and hit the path!

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Article by Johanna Kleemola In Commercial Collaboration with the ‘Elinvoimaa Kaakkois-Suomeen matkailuyhteistyöllä‘ Initiative* The Kymijoki River Outdoor Trail around Kouvola city is approximately 25 kilometers long, passing through the city center along the Kymijoki River, leading to one stunning outdoor area after another. This trail offers numerous informative signs and plenty of rest stops. It […]

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How to use the open wilderness huts in Finland? Exploring the Pallas-Yllästunturi national park

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One day can be a good example of how unpredictable and quickly changing the weather can be in the Lappish fells. In an instant it can change from a freezing rainy fog to bright sunshine, and forenoon and afternoon can be totally different. I started my day in an early forenoon of October as I […]

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Every man’s best friend, Siberian Jay – Meeting the soul-bird in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

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When you walk through the nature in northern parts of Finland, especially in Lapland, you will most likely end up meeting a new friend during your lunch or coffee break. Siberian Jays are known for being fearless and tame, and they will often land close to you immediately when you pause and dig up your […]

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Enjoying the first snow in Lapland as much as possible!

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It’s the best moment of the year. At least, that’s my opinion! The first snow of the season is a moment I am looking forward to from the moment the snow has melted in spring. This year the amount of snow (in autumn) was quite a surprise, we were able to have a lot of […]

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First snow has fallen in Lapland – this is what Sodankylä looks right now

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First snow is always magical. As polar night approaches, there is less and less sunlight every day. One day the sun no longer rises at all. But with only a pinch of snow the whole world gets bright again. I went to see the first snow to the hills of Sodankylä. My friend came along […]

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