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The incredible history of the Finnish baby box

The incredible history of the Finnish baby box

In 1938, the Finnish government began sending a cardboard box of supplies to low-income expectant mothers. Within a decade, the programme had expanded to cover every new mother in the...

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The incredible history of the Finnish baby box

In 1938, the Finnish government began sending a cardboard box of supplies to low-income expectant mothers. Within a decade, the programme had expanded to cover every new mother in the...

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10 Funniest Finland Jokes That Only Finns Understand

10 Funniest Finland Jokes That Only Finns Under...

Dive into a collection of witty, dry, and downright hilarious Finnish jokes that showcase the unique sense of humour in Finland. Perfect for a good laugh or to enjoy the...

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10 Funniest Finland Jokes That Only Finns Under...

Dive into a collection of witty, dry, and downright hilarious Finnish jokes that showcase the unique sense of humour in Finland. Perfect for a good laugh or to enjoy the...

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Drifting ice floes on the sea below the red-towered Klippan villa in Helsinki on a grey winter day

Why Finland Works When It Shouldn't

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...

Why Finland Works When It Shouldn't

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...

Whole hot-smoked salmon on a glass platter on a Finnish dinner table with salad and water glasses, photo by Joel Willans

How Finland Actually Eats: Meals, Coffee Breaks...

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...

How Finland Actually Eats: Meals, Coffee Breaks...

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...

Steel sauna bucket with birch whisk on a wooden bench inside a Finnish sauna, photo by Joel Willans

How to Prove You Take Sauna Seriously

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...

How to Prove You Take Sauna Seriously

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...

Snowy Helsinki street in winter – photo by Joel Willans

Finnish Winter: What Life Is Really Like When I...

There is a viral map currently doing the rounds, ranking the temperature at which Europeans decide it is officially warm. Spain reckons 22 degrees. Italy holds out for 25. Finland,...

Finnish Winter: What Life Is Really Like When I...

There is a viral map currently doing the rounds, ranking the temperature at which Europeans decide it is officially warm. Spain reckons 22 degrees. Italy holds out for 25. Finland,...