Finland’s traditions, from sisu to saunas, are alive and well in this area of the Upper Peninsula, where the vibes are more ...

Happiness doesn’t just happen. In Finland, it’s the result of strong social systems and a culture of wellbeing that has been ...

Tim Bird’s new book, Happy Land, reflects a life of observing, photographing and finding contentment in Finland. It holds ...

STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Framed as a seven day challenge, it brings a small group of travellers into the country’s lake ...

When it comes to mass migration to developed countries, the debate is really between internationalists and nationalists.

What makes a country truly “happy”? Is it wealth, work-life balance, trust in society, or something deeper? Every year, the World Happiness Report attempts to answer this question - and the 2026 ...

Siyamthanda Samantha Mampofu, a South African woman from Cape Town, is opening up about her life-changing move to Finland and the culture shocks that come with it.

Finland maintains its top position as the world's happiest country for the ninth year running, as it scores 7.764 on a 10-point scale, according to an annual UN-sponsored report. Known for its nature, ...

I recently found myself trying to understand Finnish Sauna Culture while staying in a snow cabin in the Lakelands of Central Finland at a resort called Revontuli. Revontuli is where people go when ...

And while most people come to this area to visit Santa Park, the Santa Claus Village or other year-round Christmas-themed attractions, I’m here for something more physically restorative: an Arctic ...

Home to five of the world’s six most content nations, the region has a lot to teach us – and plenty of wonderful places to ...

As sauna culture continues to grow across Ireland, Gemma Fullam meets journalist Bill Gifford, whose new book uncovers the ...