Caught in a territorial tug-of-war between Sweden and Russia since the 1400s, Finland finally secured autonomy in 1917, successfully defending its independence through both World Wars. Tarja Halonen, Finland’s first female president, presides over the home of Nokia cell phones and hosts the annual World Sauna Championships. The country’s lakes and boreal forest entice hikers while southern cities draw architecture students and art gurus. Finland—outside of stylish Helsinki—is more affordable than its Scandinavian neighbors.
The long days of Finnish summer are a tourist’s dream, while the two-month polar night (kaamos) in the country’s northern regions draws winter-sports fanatics. Ski season starts in early February, ...more
It is relatively difficult for foreigners to secure full-time employment in Finland, but travelers may be able to obtain summer work. Check the CIMO website (see below) or www.igapyear.com for information ...more
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