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Tuesday, 15 October 2019 / Published in Travel Journal

Why do Finns love sauna so much?

No matter in which region of Finland I went to, Sauna was always first on the itinerary. Imagine being inside a wooden cabin in the middle of the forest and sitting completely naked with your eyes closed and a group of people. Suddenly, someone stands up, takes a ladle of water and throws it over
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Monday, 07 October 2019 / Published in Destinations

Road trip in Saimaa – Exploring the Finnish Lakeland

The region of Saimaa, located in eastern Finland, is considered a paradise for nature lovers due to its remarkable culture and majestic scenery. My friends and I decided to go on a road trip and explore the beauty around Lake Saimaa with a car. Planning a road trip in Saimaa is not as difficult as
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Wednesday, 10 August 2016 / Published in Destinations

10 photos showing how magestic summer in Finland is

Quiet towns, fairy tale forests and long summer nights. Nothern Savonia is a place, where a short trip won´t be enough.  My stay in Kuopio was short, but incredibly beautiful. After testing some of the local delicacies, attending one of the biggest dance festivals in the country and enjoying some time with nature, it´s time
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Friday, 22 July 2016 / Published in Destinations

Savonia, a destination for healthy travel

Healthy, adventurous, fresh and sauna!! These are some of the words I think about, when somebody asks me about Finland. It was my first time in Finland, so I was especially excited about this destination and the new experiences I was going to make. I also knew it was going to be the first time