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Turning Finnish nature into ink: A peek inside Seed Art Studio

Seed Art Studio founder Rushan Nasretdin turns acorn caps, alder cones and aronia berries into ink. Her workshops offer a new way to connect with Finnish nature through curiosity and experimentation.

Life & society Sauna

Sauna for everyone: the essence of Helsinki’s sauna culture

A cooling dip in the sea followed by a steaming sauna is the perfect start to a weekend for Finnish Canadian writer and journalist Katja Pantzar. Her book Helsinki by Sauna explores the city’s public saunas and the culture of wellbeing, equality and connection they represent.

Life & society Sauna

Remote Finnish smoke sauna draws visitors from near and far

Few experiences are as deeply relaxing as a traditional Finnish smoke sauna. This one in eastern Finland has loyal guests that arrive by foot, boat and even seaplane.

Life & society Language

Aino, Lumi and Pyry: Let’s look at Finland’s naming traditions

Finnish first names can feel opaque to outsiders – full of vowels, folklore and unfamiliar sound – but when you take a closer look, Finland’s naming traditions tell a fascinating story.

Life & society Sauna

Finnish sauna culture is bringing people together around the world

One of the biggest international wellness trends is the Finnish sauna, which is booming in the US and the UK. How did Finland’s sauna culture become one of the hottest spaces in the world?

Life & society Travel

Riding whitewater rapids in northern Finland’s summer wilderness

Families and first-time adventurers head to the rapids of Kuusamo, near the Arctic Circle, to experience northern Finland’s rivers beneath the endless summer light.

Life & society Food

5 reasons to love Finnish oats

Today, oats are more popular in Finland than ever before. Behind the boom is a perfect combination of innovative new products, Finns’ deep-rooted love affair with pure, high-quality traditional ingredients, and unshakeable belief in the perfect breakfast.

Life & society Fun

Unusual speed dating in Finland offers a new way to meet people

Speed-dating events are drawing crowds in Helsinki, but not for the reasons you might think. We visit with Tatskatytöt (“tattoo girls”) to see what attracts people and keeps them coming back.

Life & society

Turning Finnish nature into ink: A peek inside Seed Art Studio

Sauna for everyone: the essence of Helsinki’s sauna culture

Remote Finnish smoke sauna draws visitors from near and far

Aino, Lumi and Pyry: Let’s look at Finland’s naming traditions

Finnish sauna culture is bringing people together around the world

Riding whitewater rapids in northern Finland’s summer wilderness

5 reasons to love Finnish oats

Unusual speed dating in Finland offers a new way to meet people

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