Nature Trails of Finland

A Journey Through Nordic Wilderness

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” - Gary Snyder

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View of the hiking trail in the forest, Meiko recreation area, Kirkkonummi, Finland -Shutterstock

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In today’s email:

• Nature Trails of Finland

• Japan Beyond Tokyo: Five Reasons to Cross the Bridge to Shikoku

• Around the World: The Åland Islands Escape, Experience the Traditions of Lapland, Island-Hopping Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and a whole lot more…

• Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

• Into Orbit: Ahuachapán and Its Restive Neighbours

• From Social Media: Who Would You Take On The Ultimate Road Trip Through France?

• Travel Grub: Traditional Finnish Breakfast Food

• Curious Cove: Top 5 Must-Visit Hiking Trails in Finland

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Nature Trails of Finland

Finland’s national parks invite travellers to explore a world of serene forests, sparkling lakes, and vast open landscapes shaped by the rhythms of the North. Well-marked trails lead through ancient woodlands, peaceful marshes, and rolling fells, offering moments of quiet discovery and connection with nature. Whether hiking under the midnight sun or walking through snow-covered scenery in winter, these trails reveal the calm, raw beauty that defines Finland’s wilderness

Oulanka National Park - Shutterstock

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Japan Beyond Tokyo: Five Reasons to Cross the Bridge to Shikoku

Japan has four main islands, and most visitors never make it past the first one. Honshu — home to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka — draws the vast majority of international travellers. But the smallest of the four, Shikoku, sits just across the Seto Inland Sea with a fraction of the crowds and some of the country’s most remarkable cultural landmarks

Kotohira-gu (also known as Konpira-dai-gongen, or Konpira-san, is a Shinto shrine in the town of Kotohira in Kagawa, Japan.

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Around the World

The Åland Islands Escape

Set between Sweden and Finland, the Åland Islands offer fresh sea air, open landscapes and a relaxed pace of life. Visitors can enjoy cycling along quiet coastal roads, sailing between peaceful harbours and exploring charming villages

Experience the Traditions of Lapland

Step into the timeless world of Lapland’s reindeer herders in Kuoksa Reindeer Stories in Rovaniemi. At StayLapland, our reindeer experiences connect you with the traditions, landscapes, and stories of the Arctic

The Ice Hotel of Lapland

Located in the snowy wilderness near Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, this remarkable destination invites you to explore one of the largest snow and ice hotels in the world, where walls, furniture and art are carved from real ice and snow each winter

Finland’s Nordic Wonders

From vast forests and shimmering lakes to lively cities and Arctic wilderness, Finland invites you to experience the very best of Nordic culture and scenery. Whether you’re watching the northern lights dance across the Lapland skies, savouring a traditional Finnish sauna, exploring historic forts and modern design in Helsinki

The Moomin Museum

The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family in our permanent exhibition of Tove Jansson’s original illustrations

Island-Hopping Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast

The Dalmatian Coast of Croatia stretches roughly 400 kilometres along the eastern Adriatic, from Split in the north to Dubrovnik in the south. Between these two celebrated cities lies an archipelago of more than a thousand islands, most of them uninhabited, many of them extraordinary. For centuries, these islands served as trading posts, military outposts, and fishing communities. Today, they form one of Europe’s most satisfying slow travel routes — connected by a reliable network of ferries and catamarans that make island-hopping straightforward, affordable, and genuinely enjoyable

Hvar Island, Croatia - Shutterstock

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Seasonal & Special Occasions To Add To Your List

Explore this list of seasonal activities not to be missed.

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Into Orbit

Ahuachapán and Its Restive Neighbours

From a geothermal hotspot to the one-time “Lighthouse of the Pacific,” the heat is on beneath the volcanic landscape of western El Salvador

Drones Scanning Earth’s Glaciers Are Paving the Way for Future Mars Helicopters

Mars has lots of glaciers located along its mid-latitudes. We’ve known this for years thanks to the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter’s (MRO’s) SHARAD sounder. But, despite all of the excellent data it’s managed to gather

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From Social Media

Who Would You Take On The Ultimate Road Trip Through France?

Travel Grub

Recipe

Traditional Finnish Breakfast Food

Curious Cove

Top 5 Must-Visit Hiking Trails in Finland

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