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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.

Helsinki: Soak up the Scandi sun

Finland's city dwellers make the most of short, sweet summers, sweltering in social saunas, plunging into dockside pools and skinny-dipping by the light of the moon, writes Sarah Marshall.

Rapid floating in Finland

For tourists who've tried everything else, there's nothing more invigorating than a float down Finland's icy Pajakkajoki river wearing a dry suit. <BR><BR> <I>For further information see <strong><a href='http://www.wildtaiga.fi/tuotekortti_wildtaiga.php?nid=133&la=en' target='_blank'>wildtaiga.fi</a></strong></I>.

Finland: Five free things to do in Helsinki

Helsinki is known as an international capital of design, and Finland is one of the eurozone's wealthiest nations. But despite that upscale reputation, the city offers a wealth of experiences that are light on the wallet.

Finland: Helsinki lights up in winter dark

Finland's capital is aglow with colourful lights and lasers piercing the black winter skies and lighting up downtown buildings providing a much-needed burst of illumination during the darkest days of the year.