Articles related to "Finland"
Finland for Visitors
A short overview of what Finland has to offer to visitors, from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea, to the Arctic Circle, and lots of places in between.
• arctic circle • tourism in finland • visit finland • finland in winter • finnish winter
A short overview of what Finland has to offer to visitors, from Helsinki on the Baltic Sea, to the Arctic Circle, and lots of places in between.
• arctic circle • tourism in finland • visit finland • finland in winter • finnish winter
Meet the Finns in their Homes
I talk with Kirsti Sergejeff, proprietor of Cozy Finland, about why home visits are a rewarding way to go beyond the popular tourist sites and get to know the Finns.
• finland home visits • finnish culture for tourists • finland dinner • finland coffee • finland activities
I talk with Kirsti Sergejeff, proprietor of Cozy Finland, about why home visits are a rewarding way to go beyond the popular tourist sites and get to know the Finns.
• finland home visits • finnish culture for tourists • finland dinner • finland coffee • finland activities
Year Round Adventures in Kemi
Kemi, Finland is a seaside town in northern Finland, just on the Arctic Circle, for those looking for year round adventure.
• kemi finland • arctic circle • lapland • finland snow castle • finland icehotel
Kemi, Finland is a seaside town in northern Finland, just on the Arctic Circle, for those looking for year round adventure.
• kemi finland • arctic circle • lapland • finland snow castle • finland icehotel
Nordic Skiing in Nordic Capitals
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
• nordic skiing • sognsvann • paloheinä • frognerseteren • tomm nurstad skiservice
An introduction to cross country skiing and where to do it in Oslo, Stockholm, and Helsinki.
• nordic skiing • sognsvann • paloheinä • frognerseteren • tomm nurstad skiservice
Christmas Markets in Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland has three main traditional Christmas markets in December, spanning the 21 days before Christmas. Your guide to what's on when.
• helsinki christmas market • helsinki in december • finland christmas markets • christmas markets in helsinki • old student’s market helsinki
Helsinki, Finland has three main traditional Christmas markets in December, spanning the 21 days before Christmas. Your guide to what's on when.
• helsinki christmas market • helsinki in december • finland christmas markets • christmas markets in helsinki • old student’s market helsinki
Skiing in Southern Finland: Lahti
Downhill skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, world class ski jumping,horseback riding, and snowmobiling are some of the things to do and see in Lahti, Finland in winter.
• lahti • ski jumping • downhill skiing • nordic skiing • finland ski resorts
Downhill skiing, snowboarding, nordic skiing, world class ski jumping,horseback riding, and snowmobiling are some of the things to do and see in Lahti, Finland in winter.
• lahti • ski jumping • downhill skiing • nordic skiing • finland ski resorts
Winter in Finnish Lapland
Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.
• finnish lapland • arctic circle • rovaniemi snow activities • winter tours finland • snowmobile frozen river
Daylight hours may be short at the Arctic Circle in winter, but a stay in Finnish Lapland can be full of action.
• finnish lapland • arctic circle • rovaniemi snow activities • winter tours finland • snowmobile frozen river
Helsinki's Market Square
Helsinki's Market Square, or Kauppatori, is a pulsating, seaside mix of international visitors, Finns, fresh Finnish foodstuffs, and fun souvenirs.
• helsinki's market square • helsinki's kauppatori • helsinki outdoor markets • finland souvenirs • helsinki harbor
Helsinki's Market Square, or Kauppatori, is a pulsating, seaside mix of international visitors, Finns, fresh Finnish foodstuffs, and fun souvenirs.
• helsinki's market square • helsinki's kauppatori • helsinki outdoor markets • finland souvenirs • helsinki harbor
Art Museums in Helsinki, Finland
The best art museums in Helsinki, Finland, whether you are interested in modern, Scandinavian art or artworks created by old European masters.
• helsinki art museums • finland art museums • didrichsen art museum • helsinki museums • helsinki city art museum
The best art museums in Helsinki, Finland, whether you are interested in modern, Scandinavian art or artworks created by old European masters.
• helsinki art museums • finland art museums • didrichsen art museum • helsinki museums • helsinki city art museum
Bike Touring in Finland
General description and recommended routes for cycle-touring in Finland
• bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
General description and recommended routes for cycle-touring in Finland
• bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
Cheap Flights to Helsinki, Finland
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden.
• helsinki finland • cheap flights • budget airlines • low cost carriers • direct route
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden.
• helsinki finland • cheap flights • budget airlines • low cost carriers • direct route
Cross-Culture Ministry in Kenya, Part Nine
A sobering look at the children of Kenya, their trials and tribulations, and the Lutheran ministry among the children. Like me, you'll want to hug your children after reading this.
• kenya • mission • children • aids • orphans
A sobering look at the children of Kenya, their trials and tribulations, and the Lutheran ministry among the children. Like me, you'll want to hug your children after reading this.
• kenya • mission • children • aids • orphans
Finland - Helsinki
The city is a pocket sized metropolis and easy to explore on foot. Some interesting architecture and a good place for day trips to other parts.
• 18th century suomenlinna fortress off helsinki coa • he city was devastated during the second world war • the finns are proud of their contemporary architec • visit the open-air museum on seurasaari • finland is the real home of santa clause
The city is a pocket sized metropolis and easy to explore on foot. Some interesting architecture and a good place for day trips to other parts.
• 18th century suomenlinna fortress off helsinki coa • he city was devastated during the second world war • the finns are proud of their contemporary architec • visit the open-air museum on seurasaari • finland is the real home of santa clause
Finland's Fiskars Village
Swedish speaking Fiskars, Finland is home to a converted iron works, art galleries, and a nice spot for an afternoon picnic, bike ride, or browsing at an outdoor market.
• fiskars village • helsinki day trips • fiskars ironworks • fiskars art galleries • fiskars outdoor markets
Swedish speaking Fiskars, Finland is home to a converted iron works, art galleries, and a nice spot for an afternoon picnic, bike ride, or browsing at an outdoor market.
• fiskars village • helsinki day trips • fiskars ironworks • fiskars art galleries • fiskars outdoor markets
Finland’s Christmas Craft Markets
Helsinki's pre-holiday markets bring the best of Nordic art, crafts and world-class Finnish design together in an exciting city that knows how to enjoy winter.
• finland’s christmas craft markets • winter holiday shopping helsinki • fine crafts finnish design • contemporary nordic art • santa claus lives arctic circle rovaniemi
Helsinki's pre-holiday markets bring the best of Nordic art, crafts and world-class Finnish design together in an exciting city that knows how to enjoy winter.
• finland’s christmas craft markets • winter holiday shopping helsinki • fine crafts finnish design • contemporary nordic art • santa claus lives arctic circle rovaniemi
Interview With Olli Koskela of Finnish Rock Band Valerian
In August, I included a short review of <b>Intimations of Sorrow</b> by Finnish band Valerian in my column. Now the CD has been released in the U.S. by City Canyons Records. Here's an interview I conducted via e-mail with the bands vocalist, Olli Koskela.
• finland • rock music • vocals • guitar • valerian
In August, I included a short review of <b>Intimations of Sorrow</b> by Finnish band Valerian in my column. Now the CD has been released in the U.S. by City Canyons Records. Here's an interview I conducted via e-mail with the bands vocalist, Olli Koskela.
• finland • rock music • vocals • guitar • valerian
Lars Levi Laestadius
Who is Lars Levi Laestadius? And what influence does he have on Lutheranism? Meet this fascinating preacher and botanist from Sweden who is revered among the Finns and Swedes.
• lars levi laestadius • pietism • norway • sweden • finland
Who is Lars Levi Laestadius? And what influence does he have on Lutheranism? Meet this fascinating preacher and botanist from Sweden who is revered among the Finns and Swedes.
• lars levi laestadius • pietism • norway • sweden • finland
Naked Saunas in Helsinki, Finland
For Finns, it's traditional to strip off and sit in a hot, sweaty room with members of the same sex without any clothes on. In the capital city, skinny dipping is in.
• helsinki finland • modern sauna • free hotel sauna • yrkonkadun uimahalli • nude swimming
For Finns, it's traditional to strip off and sit in a hot, sweaty room with members of the same sex without any clothes on. In the capital city, skinny dipping is in.
• helsinki finland • modern sauna • free hotel sauna • yrkonkadun uimahalli • nude swimming
Nuclear Energy Profile - Finland
Finland currently operates four nuclear reactors, plans on adding new units for additional capacity, and is building an underground permanent waste storage facility.
• nuclear energy profile finland • overview country reactor • underground waste storage facilities • add units additional capacity • efficient capacity form factors
Finland currently operates four nuclear reactors, plans on adding new units for additional capacity, and is building an underground permanent waste storage facility.
• nuclear energy profile finland • overview country reactor • underground waste storage facilities • add units additional capacity • efficient capacity form factors
Shopping Around in Finland
Although Helsinki is great for shopping, Tampere, Turku, historic villages and communities everywhere offer made-in-Finland souvenirs and bring-home gifts to treasure.
• helsinki • tampere • turku • naantali • sade
Although Helsinki is great for shopping, Tampere, Turku, historic villages and communities everywhere offer made-in-Finland souvenirs and bring-home gifts to treasure.
• helsinki • tampere • turku • naantali • sade
Shopping in Hensinki, Finland
Glasswear created by Alvar Aalto, clothes designed by Raija Medler and Titvi Ikaheimo, Marimekko handbags and other world-famous Finnish products star in Helsinki shops.
• alvar aalto glassware • the orchid by timo sarpaneva • raija medley • titvi ikaheimo • the esplanade in helsinki
Glasswear created by Alvar Aalto, clothes designed by Raija Medler and Titvi Ikaheimo, Marimekko handbags and other world-famous Finnish products star in Helsinki shops.
• alvar aalto glassware • the orchid by timo sarpaneva • raija medley • titvi ikaheimo • the esplanade in helsinki
White-tailed Eagle
White-tailed Eagle. Scientific name- Haliaeetus albicilla. English name - White-tailed Eagle. The Dutch call the White tailed eagle, Zeearend. In Iceland they call the White Tailed Eagle Haförn The White Tailed Eagle belongs to the family of Accipitridae that also includes hawks and kites.
• white tailed eagle • accipitridae • iceland • finland • europe
White-tailed Eagle. Scientific name- Haliaeetus albicilla. English name - White-tailed Eagle. The Dutch call the White tailed eagle, Zeearend. In Iceland they call the White Tailed Eagle Haförn The White Tailed Eagle belongs to the family of Accipitridae that also includes hawks and kites.
• white tailed eagle • accipitridae • iceland • finland • europe
Winter Swimming in Finland
In the US and Canada winter swimmers are called Polar Bears, but in Finland they are just called Finns. Why and how people swim in near freezing water during the winter.
• winter swimming • winter swimming finland • winter swimming helsinki • why do people go winter swimming • swimming in winter
In the US and Canada winter swimmers are called Polar Bears, but in Finland they are just called Finns. Why and how people swim in near freezing water during the winter.
• winter swimming • winter swimming finland • winter swimming helsinki • why do people go winter swimming • swimming in winter
Fiskars, Classic Sewing Scissors
There aren't too many people throughout the world who haven't heard of Fiskars.
• fiskars • fiskars finland • scissors • fiskars history • artist cooperative
There aren't too many people throughout the world who haven't heard of Fiskars.
• fiskars • fiskars finland • scissors • fiskars history • artist cooperative
Nature and History: Åland Islands
History, nature, and outdoor activities await you in the Åland Islands, which don't seem totally Swedish or totally Finnish.
• aland islands • åland islands • mariehamn • kastelholm • sund
History, nature, and outdoor activities await you in the Åland Islands, which don't seem totally Swedish or totally Finnish.
• aland islands • åland islands • mariehamn • kastelholm • sund
Stockholm-Helsinki Baltic Ferry
The boats between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden are not only a practical way to travel, they are floating entertainment centers!
• baltic ferry • baltic cruise • helsinki to stockholm • boat to helsinki • boat to stockholm
The boats between Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden are not only a practical way to travel, they are floating entertainment centers!
• baltic ferry • baltic cruise • helsinki to stockholm • boat to helsinki • boat to stockholm
The Euro is Here
With a new year just two days away, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief. Terrorism, war, recession, job layoffs—for many, it’s been a rough year coming to an uncertain ending. Hopefully, 2002 will be more peaceful and prosperous.
• euro • belgium • germany • greece • spain
With a new year just two days away, many of us are breathing a sigh of relief. Terrorism, war, recession, job layoffs—for many, it’s been a rough year coming to an uncertain ending. Hopefully, 2002 will be more peaceful and prosperous.
• euro • belgium • germany • greece • spain
Helsinki's Best Outdoor Cafes
Your guide to the best outdoor cafes and bars to sample pastries, eat lunch, have a cocktail, and take in the views of Helsinki, Finland.
• helsinki • finland • outdoor cafe • outdoor bar • cafe
Your guide to the best outdoor cafes and bars to sample pastries, eat lunch, have a cocktail, and take in the views of Helsinki, Finland.
• helsinki • finland • outdoor cafe • outdoor bar • cafe
Shopping for Finnish Design
Streamlined Finnish design is known the world over. Shops of the famous Finnish design houses Marimekko, Iittala, and Kalevala can be found along Helsinki's Esplanad.
• marimekko • iittala • kalevala jewelry • finnish design • helsinki esplanad
Streamlined Finnish design is known the world over. Shops of the famous Finnish design houses Marimekko, Iittala, and Kalevala can be found along Helsinki's Esplanad.
• marimekko • iittala • kalevala jewelry • finnish design • helsinki esplanad
And the Waters Yielded Life
The primordial soup, the vast sea, the water of Chaos, from out of these waters came life, and it was good.
• myth • torah • old_testament • new_testament • native_americans
The primordial soup, the vast sea, the water of Chaos, from out of these waters came life, and it was good.
• myth • torah • old_testament • new_testament • native_americans
Beginning Research in Eastern Europe 1
Guides to starting your research in Eastern Europe. This week: Albania to Finland.
• albania genealogy • belarus genealogy • bosnia-herzegovina genealogy • bulgaria genealogy • croatia genealogy
Guides to starting your research in Eastern Europe. This week: Albania to Finland.
• albania genealogy • belarus genealogy • bosnia-herzegovina genealogy • bulgaria genealogy • croatia genealogy
On lottovoitto syntyä Suomessa: Finnish
Linguists have built whole careers on its wealth.
• finn • finnish • finland • estonian • karelian
Linguists have built whole careers on its wealth.
• finn • finnish • finland • estonian • karelian
Snow Queen
A brief introduction to Andersen's Snow Queen with links to a full text version on the internet. Links are provided to Adrienne Segur's illustration to the story and to Ice Castle in Lapland, Finland
• andersen • winter festivities • christmas markets • classic children's literature • fairytales
A brief introduction to Andersen's Snow Queen with links to a full text version on the internet. Links are provided to Adrienne Segur's illustration to the story and to Ice Castle in Lapland, Finland
• andersen • winter festivities • christmas markets • classic children's literature • fairytales
Summer Festivals and Celebrations
Everyone loves a party, and Europeans certainly don't hide that fact. They take advantage of the warm weather and long days of summer, and play host to an incredible array of parades, festivals, concerts and celebrations
• european festivals • summer festivals • poland • slovakia • spain
Everyone loves a party, and Europeans certainly don't hide that fact. They take advantage of the warm weather and long days of summer, and play host to an incredible array of parades, festivals, concerts and celebrations
• european festivals • summer festivals • poland • slovakia • spain
The Last Remains
Here’s a moment in history which coincides with a bizarre exhibit in Moscow. For WW II buffs, I don’t need to explain
• adolf hitler • berlin • russia • soviet union • goebbels
Here’s a moment in history which coincides with a bizarre exhibit in Moscow. For WW II buffs, I don’t need to explain
• adolf hitler • berlin • russia • soviet union • goebbels
The Llangollen Eisteddfod
The Travelsleuth July diary takes in the annual music festival at Llangollen, the 'Eisteddfod Gerddorol Gydwladol Llangollen' in North Wales, and discovers the haunting gothic beauty of the nearby ruined Valle Crucis Abbey
• travelsleuth • king • henry viii • wales • powys
The Travelsleuth July diary takes in the annual music festival at Llangollen, the 'Eisteddfod Gerddorol Gydwladol Llangollen' in North Wales, and discovers the haunting gothic beauty of the nearby ruined Valle Crucis Abbey
• travelsleuth • king • henry viii • wales • powys
Champions League Qualifiers R1
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.
• champions league qualifiers • round one • 2007/2008 • derry city • linfield northern ireland
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland.
• champions league qualifiers • round one • 2007/2008 • derry city • linfield northern ireland
Cycling the Turku Archipelago
Delightful touring by bike and ferry around the peaceful, idyliic Turku Archipelago off the southwest coast of Finland
• bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
Delightful touring by bike and ferry around the peaceful, idyliic Turku Archipelago off the southwest coast of Finland
• bike • bicycle • cycling • cycle • biking
Eurovision Comes to Helsinki
The 5-12 May brings the Eurovision song contest along with a Finnish cultural and musical extravaganza to Helsinki's streets.
• eurovision • helsinki • finland • lordi • europe market
The 5-12 May brings the Eurovision song contest along with a Finnish cultural and musical extravaganza to Helsinki's streets.
• eurovision • helsinki • finland • lordi • europe market
Finnish Genealogy
Trying to dig into Finnish ancestry can be difficult because of the language differences. But there are many good English website to help you with your search.
• finland genealogy • finnish genealogy • finnish ancestry • researching finnish genealogy • finding finnish ancestors
Trying to dig into Finnish ancestry can be difficult because of the language differences. But there are many good English website to help you with your search.
• finland genealogy • finnish genealogy • finnish ancestry • researching finnish genealogy • finding finnish ancestors
Kimi Räikkönen–The $50 Million Man
In 2007, Kimi Räikkönen replaced Michael Schumacher at the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. Signed at a price tag in the $50million range, much was expected of the "IceMan".
• kimi räikkönen • f1 world champion • ferrari • iceman • finland
In 2007, Kimi Räikkönen replaced Michael Schumacher at the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. Signed at a price tag in the $50million range, much was expected of the "IceMan".
• kimi räikkönen • f1 world champion • ferrari • iceman • finland
Nordic Midsummer Traditions
A day in the life of a midsummer celebration in Finland and Sweden - one of the most important holidays of the year and one with strong traditions.
• midsummer traditions • finland • sweden • summer cabin • summer cottage
A day in the life of a midsummer celebration in Finland and Sweden - one of the most important holidays of the year and one with strong traditions.
• midsummer traditions • finland • sweden • summer cabin • summer cottage
Over Nine Forests Book Review
'Over Nine Forests' is a book about folk beliefs and practices from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, western Russia, and Finland.
• over nine forests • koppana • folk beliefs • folk practices • lithuania
'Over Nine Forests' is a book about folk beliefs and practices from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, western Russia, and Finland.
• over nine forests • koppana • folk beliefs • folk practices • lithuania
<b>Santa Around the World<b>
Santa Around the World talks about Christmas gift-givers from various countries around the world.
• santa • santa claus • christmas • epiphany • st. nicholas
Santa Around the World talks about Christmas gift-givers from various countries around the world.
• santa • santa claus • christmas • epiphany • st. nicholas
Christmas in Europe: Part 2 Seeking Santa
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
• santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
• santa claus • finland • santa claus village • santapark • reindeer
First time in Petersburg
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
• petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
A first-glance, general idea of what to expect when visiting St. Petersburg. It is not a travel guide that will mention every famous place in the city, because those travel guides have already been mass-produced and there would be no sense in writing yet another one. In this article is real-life experience and the advice I wish somebody had given me when I was first visiting St. Petersburg.
• petersburg • nevsky • prospekt • russia • russian
The Army Commanders - Part 2
Thumbnail Sketches of Omar Pasha and Prince Menschikov - their careers and personal characteristics.
• omar pasha • croatia • michael lattas • austrian army • ogulini regiment
Thumbnail Sketches of Omar Pasha and Prince Menschikov - their careers and personal characteristics.
• omar pasha • croatia • michael lattas • austrian army • ogulini regiment
The War at Sea in 1854
Although known as the Crimean War, the naval action was far from confined to that theatre.
• british ship furious • steamers • odessa • captain lorinc • royal navy
Although known as the Crimean War, the naval action was far from confined to that theatre.
• british ship furious • steamers • odessa • captain lorinc • royal navy
Autumn Music and Film Festivals
Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.
• scandinavia festivals • finland festivals • norway festivals • sweden festivals • denmark festivals
Glimpse into Nordic culture by attending a film or music festival this fall in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, or Finland.
• scandinavia festivals • finland festivals • norway festivals • sweden festivals • denmark festivals
Bergen, Norway: Food and Fjords
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.
• norway • bergen • fjords • scandinavia • scandanavia
Bergen, Norway offers visitors the opportunity to experience Norway's natural beauty and its culinary delights.
• norway • bergen • fjords • scandinavia • scandanavia