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Nordic and Finnish culture, folklore, bushcraft, and more – from the perspective of a Finn.
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Not Calling Infrared Rooms “Sauna” Isn’t An Elitist Thing

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Not calling infrared heat rooms “sauna” is not about elitism but several things: Scientific accuracy, clarity in conversation and education, preserving livelihoods, and protecting a cultural heritage.

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…And My AXE!!!

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A proper set of axes is an important part of any woodsman’s arsenal, but also the wood burning sauna owner. Here’s a gallery of Finnish and Swedish axes including Gransfors and Fiskars… plus some a bit more… unusual.

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In Defense of The Wood Burning Stove

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There is currently much hoopla over human-influenced climate change, leading to sweeping changes in policy and outright bans. Some of these new policies however, directly threaten traditions thousands of years old. Good traditions.

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Vhere’s Valto? Finland’s Hidden Hollywood Presence

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You know Waldo… that quiet guy that’s always skulking about, just daring you to spot him in a crowd? Well, we Finns are kind of like that – only, with the media.

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Five Unusual Facts About Finns & Finland

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We’re now in 2017, Finland’s 100th anniversary! Which means it’s time to bombard you with all kinds of bragging about what makes us so great, unique, funny, handsome, and all that jazz. Well, not really. Maybe just a few odd facts will suffice for now?

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Sauna Sound Relaxation (1 Hour)

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Sauna possesses multiple relaxing qualities including the repetitive ambient sounds. Many people use audio as a form of therapy anyway so I thought, why not make a “Finnish” form of this?

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A Smorgasbord of Nordic Coffee Breaks

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Finland is the number one coffee consuming nation in the world. In Sweden, coffee breaks are such a part of daily life that they have their own word. Here’s a gallery showing why I’ve learned to love it.

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Finnish Name Pronunciation Guide For Hockey Announcers

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Because Finland is one of the world’s top three hockey nations… and we kinda deserve to have our names spoken correctly.

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What Keeps Me Anchored

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It’s not always easy to identify what has gone missing in our lives. Inevitably, we gradually move away from certain things as we become adults. This week, I talk about the Finnish life I took for granted growing up.

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Sisu: Regroup, Simplify & Deploy!

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While the Finnish concept of Sisu may be hard to pin down, the patterns of how it is carried out can be seen throughout history. On a rather incredible amount of occasions, Finns have had to not only face great adversity, but in doing so, learn to make do with less. What about today?

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