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10 urban travel headaches that could soon be history (thanks to this Finnish service)

June 13, 2016 / 7 comments

Imagine cruising in a brand new BMW whenever you want, but not having to buy, fix, or insure it? How about grabbing a cab without worrying about the cost, and never having to queue for a ticket at the metro station again? If you like the idea, put your hands in the air, because Whim, the world’s first MaaS-based journey service, is unveiled this evening in Brussels.

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Back to the forest – How a charity rabbit is reuniting Finnish kids with nature

June 9, 2016 / 1 comment

Finland has over 10 times more forest per person than any other Western European country. So, it's no surprise forest has always been an essential part of Finnish life. Yet, when it comes to urban children, this might be changing.

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These haunting pictures will help you understand Finnish loneliness

November 15, 2015 / 12 comments

The Finnish winter is long, lonely and dark. Photographer Mikko Lagerstedt's haunting images capture exactly what that feels like.

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6 Finnish bad habits that should be banned immediately

October 13, 2015 / 29 comments

Us Finns have a few national traits we can no longer get away with. These six Finnish bad habits should be instantly banished back into the forest. Here's why.

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Elsa from Frozen

This Finn brought Disney heroes to life. They’re even more gorgeous than on film.

September 29, 2015 / 8 comments

Jirka Väätäinen's real life Disney characters have been viewed by literally millions of people. No wonder, as they're guaranteed to sweep you off your feet.

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How the 2011 England riots inspired Sarah Butler’s latest novel, Before The Fire

March 21, 2015 / 5 comments

When you consider how often rioting has occurred throughout history, it's surprising to discover how few authors have tackled the subject. Sure, there are plenty of academic tomes, but fiction is pretty thin on the ground. Now one British author, Sarah Butler, has dealt with the subject head on in her latest novel, Before the Fire.

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