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The hidden romantic side of Helsinki

March 23, 2017/0 Comments/in Nature sites/by Antti Kulmanen

Helsinki is like any other capital of Europe. Busy busy people, places to eat and drink, a lot to see and much to do. But there is also a calm and romantic side that is hidden near city Centre. Many people know Suomenlinna fortress, but there is also another place for a wanderer. Vanhankaupunginlahti (Old town’s […]

Suvanto, a historical village in Lapland that did not burn

September 29, 2016/0 Comments/in Finnish Culture, Food & Heritage/by Tytti Tuominen

It is more than 70 years since the World War II ended. Finland suffered great losses but managed to get on her feets again. During the war the German soldiers fought against the Russians in Lapland. But things changed as it started to seem like Finland would loose the war. The Germans had to withdraw […]