Residents share what makes them happy - and how travellers can experience a taste of local life.
From icy plunges to communal saunas, Nordic heat-and-cold rituals are becoming one of the fastest-growing global wellness trends.
Elina Mäkinen was the first Finnish woman to complete the Ice Mile. Here are her top ice bathing experiences, from plunges under the Northern Lights to paying homage to Arctic gods.
These seven global traditions show a different side to the season - one that's more communal, reflective and far less materialistic.
Finland has topped the World Happiness Rankings for the eighth year – but the real appeal for travellers lies in the country's values of balance, nature and everyday contentment.
Considered the gateway to the world's largest archipelago and renowned for its food scene, Finland's second city is well worth a detour.
Finland is the world's happiest country – and professional "happiness hacker" Lena Salmi knows where to find Helsinki's happiest spots, from sea pools to graffiti walls.
Adrift off the Finnish coast, this small island comes alive each summer and offers a fascinating glimpse at how Finns once lived.
In the face of climate change, Indigenous communities are uniting in Alaska to compete in centuries-old sports and keep traditions alive during "the Olympics of the North".
