After indulging in Finland and Sweden's bewitching scenery and culture by way of dogsled, retreat to your log cabin or treehouse to scan the skies for the northern lights.
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In the northern reaches of Finland and Sweden, regard for nature is key.
Finnish Lapland is a winter sports hotspot, where most of the arctic activities were born from the indigenous Sámi peoples’ need to survive in an incredibly harsh, icy environment.
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Starting as early as the Neolithic Age, the tradition of the public bath has changed over the years to adapt to evolving cultures and social norms.
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The father of Modernism left a legacy of around 400 architectural projects in his home country, the highlights of which can be seen on a tour of southern Finland.
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A chunk of unspoilt Taiga forest in Finnish Lapland is home to rushing whitewater rivers, an 80km bear trail and vivid autumn colours that rival New England’s changing leaves.
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This river, the seventh largest in the US, formed the Grand Canyon more than five million years ago.
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