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Food & Art Festival is a Treat For Food, Wine and Art Lovers – We Interviewed Pekka Terävä, the Father of the Festival

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | August 26, 2019 4:45 pm | Culture, Food & Drinks, Sponsored content

First held in 2014, the event has been a rousing success with renowned chefs.

The Beloved Creator of Moomins Tove Jansson Was Born 105 Years Ago

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | August 13, 2019 8:44 am | Nation

Born in Helsinki 105 years ago, Jansson was surrounded by creativity as a child.

Vampires Creep into Vapriikki

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | April 24, 2019 12:30 pm | Culture, Nation

‘Dracula – Vampires in Vapriikki’ exhibition in Tampere uncovers the myths and mysteries of the curious creatures.

Cold Dip Into the Aura River

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | February 11, 2019 5:45 pm | Culture, Feature

I venture to the Finnish Winter Swimming Championships in Turku on a cold weekend at the beginning of February to find out if Finns are crazy.

I Climbed Down the Ladder and Plunged Into Icy Water – This is Why I found it Strangely Addictive

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | November 12, 2018 3:37 pm | Nation

I had always been curious about Finland’s fascination with winter swimming and decided to take the plunge one Christmas holiday.

This is Why the Turku Herring Market is a Feast for Fish Lovers

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | October 27, 2018 11:43 am | Culture, Nation

I’ve come to embrace the humble herring and even found myself this week eagerly awaiting the opening of the annual herring market in Turku, southwestern Finland.

Frog in a Coffin – And Other Finnish Folk Magic

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | October 27, 2018 11:18 am | Arts, Culture

The fact that Christianity took root in Finland did not displace the old folk beliefs; rather, many practices and beliefs survived alongside Christianity and even merged with it in some cases.

We Visited the Childhood Home of the “Flying Finn” Paavo Nurmi – Here’s What We Learned About One of the Greatest Runners of All Time

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | September 9, 2018 10:18 am | Culture

Here’s the fascinating story of the multiple Olympic winner, Paavo Nurmi.

‘Marilyn – A Woman Behind Her Roles’ Showcases Over 300 Personal Items of the Iconic Actress in Tampere

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | August 11, 2018 10:00 am | Arts, Culture, Nation

Most of the items in the exhibition come from a devoted collector of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.

Ruins Found Under a School in Turku Reveal Medieval Houses and a Street

Posted by Kathleen Cusack | July 4, 2018 4:00 pm | Culture, Nation

The meticulous excavations, which began in October last year, have now uncovered the cellars and lower levels of two medieval houses as well as part of a street.