Pine tar was once used in Finland to keep boats seaworthy. Now it flavours food – and Finns can't get enough.
From Tokyo egg sandwiches to Greek dairy aisles, supermarket aisles are becoming one of travel's most revealing and beloved experiences.
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.
