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As a rule Finns are pretty chilled out, but there are some simple, fool proof ways to annoy them. So, if you want to avoid that, avoid doing these. 

  Check out Finland's history, its geography, culture and language, and you'll soon see why many people consider it so weirdly wonderful. To giv...

Said to be the happiest country in the world, Finland is filled with relaxing saunas, beautiful lakes and great people. With so much on offer, it’s little wonder why many visitors fall in love with Lady Finland at first sight. Here are five things we at Very Finnish Problems love about Finland.

The Finns penchant for salmon, oats and berries may be the reason they live to the seasoned age of 84. Of course, not all Finnish food is excellent for your health. But it’s great for your taste buds. 

You can't visit Finland without taking a trip to one of the nation's two million saunas. Here, getting steamy is a normal part of life, and dates all the way back to 1112.

Here at Very Finnish Problems, we're putting an end to the myth that warmer is better. Sure, everyone loves to get their tan on, but can that beat the excitement of snowball fights and sledging? 

Finns are a unique and complex lot. One side of the Finnish personality is reserved and shy, yet the other mirrors that of a 1960s Californian hippie: a lover of nature with a burning desire to be free. Keen to understand this intriguing dual personality, we've explored why Finland can rightfully be called the land of the hippie.

Here at Very Finnish Problems, we’re concerned with the plight of the introvert. Not only do they have to battle for sweet silence and personal space, but many introverts often have to go through the ordeal of explaining their introverted tendencies to the public, which leads to pointless conversations and unwanted socialising. 

Now, with our range of Finnish-inspired Introvert-friendly and super-trendy T-shirts, we’ve put an end to the dark days of small talk. 

They’re famously Finnish and have been the candy of choice for many Finns for over a century. Yet many people don’t even consider them to be a sweet. We’re are, of course,  talking about salmiakki, known in English as salty licorice.