Finland

The Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway might not be the first places you think of when contemplating a beach destination. But all of them possess outstanding coastlines that are very Instagram worthy. One of the best things about Nordic beaches is that you get to...

A new genre has recently captured the imaginations of world viewers on Netflix. It's called Nordic noir and is a genre that tends to focus on dark themes such as crime, corruption, murder and revenge. The Nordic noir genre features characters who struggle against their inner demons. In most...

At 10 pm, while most people back home are getting ready to go to bed, the sidewalk cafés along Helsinki’s Pohjoisesplanadi esplanade are awash with the soft glow of daylight. It's a wonderful time in Helsinki to be out and about. I've taken my place at a table at one...

Christmas is around the corner and I'm sure you're all ready and set to celebrate another wonderful Christmas. Christmas reminds me of hot summer days on the beach or in the pool. I love Christmas and have always enjoyed that time of year when I can stop working and...

A forest hideaway in Finland offers an exciting night of brown bear spotting. Our guide points towards the soggy mud at a fresh bear footprint, size 13 super-wide fitting. I peer into the forest but all is still and there are no bears in sight. I'm sleeping over in...

Visit Finland in summer and sunshine, scenery, Santa and Sami culture are some of the things to do in Lapland in summer. These are the ingredients for an exciting summer holiday.  Images of a wintery snow-filled wonderland with dog sleighs, ice hotels and Santa Claus offers an idyllic landscape for...