Catching the pike: How Finnish author Juhani Karila reeled in a literary phenomenon
Juhani Karila grew up in a corner of Lapland so quiet that his imagination became loud. Decades later, it has helped him become one of Finland’s most distinctive literary voices.
Spending an idyllic week in a Finnish national park, on a shepherding holiday
In several of Finland’s national parks, grazing sheep and cows help maintain traditional landscapes. Holiday-goers can enjoy a week surrounded by natural beauty while looking after the animals.
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