Category: Finland

  • THE MIGHTY ARROW, Soca King of the World, dies at 60.

    The Mighty Arrow, Soca King of the World, dies at 60. OLVESTON, Montserrat (Sept 15, 2010) – The Soca King of the World, Alphonsus “The Mighty Arrow” Cassell, died at his residence on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat today at the age of 60.  The international recording artiste was diagnosed with cerebral cancer in…

  • Visit Finland win a luxury holiday. February 14th Newsletter

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    SHARE YOUR MOST ABSURD HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE AND WIN A TRIP TO FINLAND ?I wish I was in Finland? is a campaign by the Finnish Tourist Board that questions tourist clichés and challenges travellers to share their most absurd holiday experiences for the chance to win a vacation in Finland. The campaign launches Finland ?s new…

  • Discover The Finnish Archipelago by bike

    DISCOVER THE FINNISH ARCHIPELAGO BY BIKEThis summer, consider experiencing the breathtaking Turku archipelago. Hailed as the most beautiful road in Finland, the Archipelago Trail is a 250-kilometer (155 miles) route that traverses two main roads, 12 bridges and nine ferries, joining hundreds of islands. Open only in the summer months, the trail offers a great…

  • Finnish Cottage Holidays. Spring 2010

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                   Get cosy on a finnish COTTAGE holiday   Holiday cottage, sauna and rowing a boat form the Holy Trinity for Finns in the summertime. For some, a cottage offers a secluded wilderness retreat, while for others it’s a base for active outdoors pursuits. If you want a truly Finnish holiday experience, do away with…

  • Jugend Helsinki 2010 news

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    jugend Helsinki  Often referred to as the pearl of the Baltic, Helsinki is one of the finest centers of Jugend architecture in Europe. The city is home to around 600 Art Nouveau buildings, the largest concentration of the architectural style in the region. Art Nouveau, or Jugend, as it also became known in Scandinavia and…

  • A PUB-train in Helsinki. March 2010 news

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    A PUB ON THE MOVE Who said drinking on public transport is forbidden? SpåraKOFF, the world’s only pub tram, has been offering Helsinki sightseeing rides to thirsty customers every summer since 1995. Starting in May, you can again hop on, sit back, enjoy a cold drink and take in the highlights of the Finnish capital.…