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Everyman’s Right, berries, mushrooms, hiking, skiing, nature, camping, wilderness, Finland
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Free to explore Finland’s great outdoors

Anyone may roam the Finnish countryside freely, no matter who owns the land, thanks to the concept of Everyman’s Right.
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The best things in Helsinki are absolutely free

On a budget? You can still get the most out of your visit to Helsinki.
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Cabforce, taxi, Adfore, Tassa, local information, Finnish mobile apps, Helsinki, Finland
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Finnish apps find your way in the world

We check out Finnish mobile apps that get you a taxi and let you know what you can do at your destination.
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tourism, guidebook, Finland, Imatra, sauna, Through Finland in Carts, Mrs Alec Tweedie, Olavinlinna, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Helsingfors, Helsinki
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Travelling Finland with a Victorian view

We revisit the Finnish adventures of British author Mrs Alec Tweedie, whose book from the 1890s is now available online.
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How to survive winter in Finland and enjoy it

Life is about enjoying yourself, not just surviving, and this goes for Finland in winter as well. Coffee, clothing, snow play key roles.
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Summer adventure in Helsinki

See summer life in Helsinki with a local guide on our whirlwind video tour. (Photo: Niklas Sjöblom/Taivasalla)
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Söderskär Lighthouse, Finland
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Lonely lighthouse gets new lease on life

Slideshow: Two hours by ferry from Helsinki, Söderskär offers scenic seascapes, wildlife and a 150-year-old lighthouse.
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Part 4: The boating life in the Finnish capital

Explore summer in Helsinki. Our summer video series: a look at life in the capital during the brightest time of the year.
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