Blue Wings Courage issue November 2016 by Finnair_BlueWings

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Raising the bar on travel

ore than one year ago we received our very first A350 aircraft, kicking off a particularly exciting time for Finnair and our customers. Since that first delivery from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, we’ve received six additional A350s that now fly daily in our network. Amazingly, we’ve already carried more than 600,000 passengers with the new aircraft and feedback from our customers has been very positive. Improved air quality and reduced noise levels in the cabin are among the most-lauded elements. I’m very proud that our A350s mark the

transition of Finnair’s long-haul fleet into one of the world’s most modern and efficient long-haul fleets. We’re expecting an additional four A350s by the end of 2017 and this means we will be able to fly this great aircraft to more destinations, with even more passengers experiencing this new way of flying. The next-generation aircraft is a regular on many of our routes linking Europe with Asia. Next summer, we’ll be adding more A350 frequencies to our Tokyo and Hong Kong routes. Wishing you a great flight!

Pekka Vauramo

3 x winter wonderland

Meet the real Santa Claus, whose Christmas office is open to the public in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland. VISIT FINLAND

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK www.finnair.com/feedback or by mail: Customer Relations, SL/403, FI-01053 FINNAIR. www.finnair.com, www.finnair.fi www.finnairgroup.com

Stopover in Finnish Lapland for the experience of a lifetime, as the winter season kicks off at ski resorts throughout the north. MATTI KOUTONEN

FINNAIR HEAD OFFICE Tietotie 9 A, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 1053 Finnair, Finland, tel. +358 (0)9 818 81, Postal address: P. O. Box 15, 01053 Finnair, Finland

KONSTA PUNKKA

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Arja Suominen arja.suominen@finnair.com

Chase the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis, the dazzling light show that takes place at the top of the (Finnish) world.

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WAKE UP! AND SWEET DREAMS.

Hästens makes top-quality hand-made beds using natural materials. Every detail in the beds is carefully designed – and has been since 1852. Don’t settle for anything less. We invite you to test one to ensure that you wake up in the bed of your dreams.

HÄSTENS STORE HELSINKI, Mannerheimintie 8, tel. +358 20 780 1370, hastens.com

IN THIS ISSUE Airbnb’s Singapore office is all about informal spaces and homey interiors.

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BUSINESS NEW REALITY OF OFFICE

What are tomorrow’s working spaces made of?

DESTINATION GREENING OF ICELAND

This Nordic island is a top spot for conscious travellers

LIFESTYLE THE JOLLY OLD MAN IN JAPAN Santa Claus draws crowds in Tokyo

DESTINATION THE VIEW FROM SWITZERLAND Downhill fun in the Jungfrau region of the Swiss Alps

LIFESTYLE SEASONAL SEOULMATE

Six things to do on a minibreak in the South Korean capital

BUSINESS MATCH MADE IN SLUSH HEAVEN

The best woo and schmooze at Europe’s largest startup event

Hotels that promise tranquility in the massive metropolis

DESTINATION KISSES WITH WOLVES IN NORWAY An unusual wolf sanctuary awaits daring guests

TAKEOFF STARTERS

Golden talent..................................09

NEWS

Push for greener slopes............ 10

SPORTS

Rocky Mountain high.................. 12

BEAUTY

Lumene reborn..............................14 Santa Claus on a special visit to Tokyo

FOOD AND DRINK

Waste no more .............................16

60 64 69

DESTINATION DELHI DELIGHTS The famous Blue Lagoon of Iceland

WORLD

Events around the globe.......... 20

HELSINKI

Japanese eats................................22

IN THE AIR WITH

Biohacker Teemu Arina............. 24

TRAVEL TRENDS

For hire: CAO..................................26

DESTINATIONS

San Juan shaken not stirred... 28

TECH

Wearable gadgets .......................18 NOVEMBER 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Escape the winter chills in Seoul.

Alpine vibes in Switzerland’s ungfrau region J

The rooftop terrace impresses at Homestay Thikana Delhi.

REGULARS

Marja Makarow........................................42 Alexander Stubb.....................................58 Finland in figures.................................... 98

FLY FINNAIR

Tips for takeoff........................................ 80 Inflight wellbeing.................................... 81 Entertainment.......................................... 82 Inflight shopping..................................... 83

Calgary, p. 12 Helsinki, p. 16, 22, 30, 64 San Juan, p. 28 London p. 30 Singapore, p. 30 Reykjavik, p. 40

Sustainability............................................. 84 Border crossings..................................... 85 Helsinki Airport ....................................... 86 Maps and destinations......................... 88 Fleet.............................................................. 92 Finnair Plus................................................ 94 6 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

Check this month’s Finnair PlusShop offers on page 97

Tokyo, p. 44 Switzerland, p.51 Seoul, p. 60 Delhi, p. 69 Norway, p. 72

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NEWS / OUTDOORS / BEAUTY / FOOD AND DRINK / TECH / WORLD / HELSINKI

CULTURE

A new golden age TEXT AND PHOTO BY LAURA IISALO

The period known as the Golden Age of Finnish art was a creative peak that shaped the national identity shortly before Finland gained independence in 1917. The internationally renowned visual artist Marita Liulia, whose multi-disciplinary works have featured in 50 countries, returns to the theme in her latest exhibition opening at the Gösta Serlachius Museum in the Central Finnish town of Mänttä this November. The show kicks off the museum’s independence centenary celebrations and coincides with Liulia’s 60th birthday next year. “I’m currently living my own Golden Age. I’m very happy and have been incredibly creative,” she says. Liulia has spent the past five years working on more than 100 artworks including large-scale paintings, portraits, short films, and an installation that will be displayed alongside selected pieces from the museum’s collection. The show asks whether a new Golden Age is possible in these troubled times. “The code word is ‘together’. When people from all walks of life work as one towards peace and tolerance, it’s possible,” declares Liulia. ‘Golden Age’ at the Gösta Art Museum from November 5 until April 23, 2017 maritaliulia.com

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TAKEOFF NEWS

APP AND AWAY Finnair’s mobile app is now available to everyone who has a Finnair booking. Log in with either your Finnair Plus member ID or your booking reference number and surname. Go to finnair.com to learn more.

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY MIRVA LEMPIÄINEN

ELINA SIRPARANTA

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Skiers against climate change

’TIS THE SEASON that skiers have been waiting for: winter! But what if that beautiful powder snow never arrives, or the ski season ends before it even begins? Hundreds of ski centres are predicted to be out of business by 2050 due to climate change. Joining the fight against this sad prospect is Protect Our Winters (POW), a global organisation of skiers from Finland, the US, France, Austria, Norway, and Sweden. “We want POW to be a climate movement that winter fans can easily identify

with,” says Niklas Kaskeala, CEO of the Finnish chapter launched in 2015. “We don’t make people feel guilty – instead we try to inspire by setting a positive example,” he says. POW’s mission is to encourage its members to make eco-friendly choices in their daily lives and also to impact society at large. This year POW is lobbying to persuade Finnish ski centres to switch to green electricity.

NEW ONBOARD

Scarlet seagulls

The newest additions to the exclusive ‘Marimekko for Finnair’ collection feature the iconic wave-like Lokki (Seagull) pattern designed by Maija Isola in 1961, now in black-white, and red-white. As of November 15, Lokki-patterned coin purses and silk scarves can be purchased onboard Finnair flights, and other Lokki products will be available for preflight purchase online at the end of the month. preordershop.fi

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protectourwinters.fi

E-asy tax-free refunds TAX-FREE shopping is e-asier than ever now that Finland is the first in the world to offer electronic Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds. Here’s how to get your 24 per cent discount: 1) If you reside outside the EU and there’s a tax-free sticker in the store’s window, spend at least €40 euro (incl. VAT) and keep your purchases sealed, as opened goods are disqualified. 2) At Helsinki Airport, go straight to the Premier e-Taxfree Refund point in the Main Departures Hall in Terminal 2, located on the left before security. Present your passport and your shopping receipts and be prepared to show your sealed goods. 3) Check in for your flight and drop off your luggage with the sealed goods. Then return to the Premier e-Taxfree Refund point with your boarding card to collect your instant cash refund. E-taxfree.com

”In the middle of all this hustle and bustle, there is a place called Harmony.”

Sauna is a Finnish word known throughout the world and Finland is the home of the sauna. It is also the home of Harvia, the largest sauna heater manufacturer in the world. Innovator. Pioneer. The mission of Harvia remains just as its founder Tapani Harvia stated over three generations ago: to create harmony for everybody – for the body, mind and senses – through the gentle heat and Nordic aesthetics provided by our range of high-quality Sauna & Spa technology. harviasauna.com

TAKEOFF OUTDOORS

CANADA CALLING Finnair has daily connections to Calgary via London with partner airline British Airways.

TEXT AND PHOTO BY MATT MITCHELL

First snows at Moraine Lake

The call of the Rockies THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS are an iconic part of the vast and varied Canadian geography. This region in Western Canada can only be described as a hiker’s wonderland. Less than two hours from Calgary, Alberta, are the glacial-silted, aquamarine waters of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, two of the most visited heritage sites in Canada. Trails of all lengths and degrees of difficulty begin from their shorelines. The 7-kilometre loop to the Lake Agnes Tea House, built in 1901, is one of the best trails in the area. 12 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

For lesser-known but equally memorable hikes, head west. Field, British Columbia, only 30 minutes by car from Lake Louise, is an unforgettable historic village in the Kicking Horse River Valley. Home to less than 200 residents, this quaint town in the centre of Yoho National Park is an excellent starting point to nearby Emerald Lake and to visit one of the world’s most important fossil deposits, Burgess Shale, dating back more than half a billion years. But keep in mind: you’re in the wild now, the home of black bears!

BEDDIT 3 SLEEP TRACKER

SOLVE YOUR SLEEP, DONT JUST MEASURE IT Hopefully you’ll avoid jet lag tonight. If not you’ll empathize with your sleepless friends, who are among the hundreds of millions who wake up tired every morning. Feel free to pass this along:

“Our clients demand excellence and strive for better life, better performance. Beddit plays an important role in gaining awareness of potential hindrances in the journey towards better life and performance,”

Beddit, an ambient sleep technology company in Finland, can help them solve their sleep.

says Heikki Huovinen, Coaching Director of Hintsa Performance, whose clients include F1 champions and business executives.

HOW DO YOU SOLVE SLEEP?

SLEEP IS THE BEDROCK OF LIFE

Going beyond just tracking sleep, the new Beddit 3 Sleep Tracker answers the questions of why you sleep well and why you don’t. It is the first product to show how personal habits, activities, and feelings impact all aspects of sleep quality, and it provides the personal insights you need to make good sleep a habit.

We all sleep, every day. Poor sleep impacts many aspects of our life. Like few other professions, pilots need to be on top of their game at all times.

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Unlike activity trackers you wear, or mobile apps you have to remember to start in the evening, the Beddit 3 Sleep Tracker is completely ambient. The thin, flexible, and soft sensor is unnoticeable when placed under the sheet on top of the mattress. It automatically begins tracking sleep, heart rate, breathing, snoring and the bedroom environment when you lie down in bed. All you need to do is sleep.

CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH PROFESSIONALS Some problems require expert help. Sleep is no different. That is why we developed the Beddit Sleep Report and integrated Beddit 3 into the largest physician’s Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) in the United States with access to 115.000 physicians across all 50 US states to give you the broadest options.

Chances are, your pilot is tracking his sleep with Beddit to ensure your flight is as smooth as possible. Finnair pilot and medical doctor, Dr. Antti Tuori, M.D., Ph.D. enthusiastically recommends Beddit to his fellow pilots: “Flight personnel need help to sleep better for speedier recovery following stressful long-haul flights. Beddit can easily measure and improve our quality of sleep at home or anywhere in the world.” Beddit 3 is now available at Apple Stores, Amazon and Beddit.com for 149 € - Save travels. Cu at SLUSH!

TAKEOFF BEAUTY

NEW ONBOARD Check out Finnair’s selection of wellbeing, skincare, and spa treatment products from the Finnair Shop. If you pre-order, your purchases will be waiting for you on your next flight.

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY SILJA KUDEL

NOVELTIES

Soapy souvenirs

Supermodel Suvi Riggs is the face of Lumene.

Give the gift of sudsy bliss!

NEED A HUG? Lavender-scented ‘Hug’ and chocolate-laced ‘Boulevard’ look so delicious it’s almost a pity they’re soaps. All candy-coloured soaps by Doft are hand-made in Helsinki from 100 per cent natural vegan ingredients. (€9) doft.fi

SKINCARE

Lumene facelift STRONG, confident, and naturally beautiful – this is the essence of the modern Scandinavian woman. The same four words also sum up the Finnish cosmetics brand Lumene, which celebrates the rebirth of its brand identity this autumn. Harnessing pure Arctic ingredients, Lumene is trusted by Finnish women for skin care products that bring a healthy glow to the skin. Until now, however, the brand has been a Sleeping Beauty in terms of speaking to a wider global audience. Enter Prince Charming with a magic kiss: When CEO Michel Dallemagne stepped in last year, he initiated a radical refresh of the logo, packaging, ranges, and visuals for greater international relevance. “We want to bring out the best of what makes Nordic women authentically beautiful. Lumene isn’t about covering up or artificially changing who you are – it’s about enhancing your best self 14 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

and confidence, bringing balance and harmony to your skin, mind, and soul,” says Dallemagne. The new look is fresh and distinctly Scandinavian, with Finnish supermodel Suvi Riggs as the new face of Lumene. “Suvi is a clean-faced, approachable girl next door who keeps her feet on the ground. She’s an international star who keeps coming back to Finland to reconnect with nature,” says Dallemagne. Lumene will be celebrating the brand renewal with a series of launch events in New York, Helsinki, St Petersburg, and Stockholm through autumn. “We have been happily surprised by the positive feedback received everywhere. We’re clearly inspiring people with the fresh viewpoint on beauty that Lumene conveys,” says Dallemagne. lumene.com

BIRCH IN A BOTTLE “Why don’t supermarket birch products ever smell like real birch?” Chemist Eero Vänttinen answered his own question by creating Osmia. Nature’s loveliest perfumes – from birch and rhubarb to lily-of-the-valley – are captured in soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, and sauna fragrances. (Liquid soap 500 ml €14.50) osmia.fi

STYLE UP YOUR SINK Cilla’s ecological hand soaps come in a package so elegant that even the biggest style snobs will love them. Mixing fresh and earthy scents such as cedarwood and sage, they not only smell divinely refreshing, but also tick all the right sustainability boxes. (500 ml bottle €18.50) cillas.fi

Kuinka laitat varallisuutesi töihin samalla kun itse nautit elämästä? Kun tavoittelet taloudellisesti vakaata elämää itsellesi ja heille, joista välität, aloita suunnitelmasta. Saat meiltä täyden tuen varallisuudenhoitoon, jossa huomioidaan perintösuunnittelu ja muut lakiasiat, myös kaikkein vaikeimpina aikoina. Tervetuloa keskustelemaan vakaamman tulevaisuuden rakentamisesta. Tutustu osoitteessa nordea.fi/privatebanking tai soita meille jo tänään 0800 198989 niin sovitaan tapaaminen.

TAKEOFF FOOD & DRINK

POINTS THAT DO GOOD Did you know that you can donate Finnair Plus points to help your favourite charity organisation? Go to finnairplusshop.com to learn which charities you can support.

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY ANU PIIPPO AMANDA SOILA

Loop prepares gourmet meals from ingredients that would usually end up in landfill.

Sweet therapy Some novelties fade fast, while others become classics. Indulge this autumn with these two new launches and one golden oldie.

WASTE NOT

Too good to go

MORE THAN 400 MILLION kilogrammes of food goes to waste in Finland each year – enough to spur Johanna Kohvakka into meaningful action. It all began last year when she attended an event in Helsinki where chefs created tasty vegetarian meals out of food waste. After seeing delicious dishes made from less-thanpretty but perfectly edible ingredients, she cooked up an idea: Why not start a restaurant where chefs create gourmet meals from ingredients that would otherwise end up at the landfill? One year later, Kohvakka chairs an organisation called ‘From Waste to Taste’ that aims to reduce the amount of waste food. She is also the spokesperson for Loop, a restaurant that prepares all its DESSERT SCOOP

dishes from food waste. Open seven days a week – for lunch on weekdays and brunch on weekends – the restaurant is housed in a former Helsinki psychiatric hospital. In addition to employing a permanent staff, it also provides opportunities for hard-toemploy job seekers. Despite its do-good mindset, no corners are cut. “We sell high-quality food, and everything from the plating to the design of the restaurant is stylish,” says Kohvakka. “We want to promote the circular economy in a fun way. Instead of making people feel guilty, we give them a chance to enjoy good food,” she says.

Anti-gravity ice-cream ICE CREAM that never melts sounds too good to be true, but Robert Collignon has pulled off the seemingly impossible. Cosmik – the world’s first artisanal freeze-dried ice cream – is fully organic and unmeltable, offering unsticky pleasure for all g-astronauts. cosmik.com

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CHOCOLATE

ravintolaloop.fi

Panda with a twist This super-sweet bar combines white chocolate with raspberry crumbs and is the latest taste sensation from Panda, a Finnish company now owned by Orkla from Norway. Sold in most retail stores. Price: approx. €1.90 (145 g) Smooth Rocky Road Kultasuklaa Rocky Road is a delicious mix of milk chocolate, salted nuts, marshmallows, and butterscotch. This version of the American classic comes from a small Finnish company known for its bold pairing of chocolate with ingredients such as liquorice and gingerbread. Price: approx. €3.97 (80 g) Classic as a waltz Fazer’s classic Wiener nougat chocolate has been a worldwide favourite for 100 years. The individually packaged pralines make lovely little gifts; the Travel Retail Exclusive version is sold on Finnair flights. Price: €12.50 (392 g)

OMA SÄNKY. PARAS SÄNKY. SÄÄDETTÄVÄ VUODE NYT TAVALLISEN VUOTEEN HINNALLA! 180 x 200 cm, norm. 5.520 € NYT 3.190 €

Hyvä uni on yksi elämän tärkeimmistä asioista. Jensen on parantanut ihmisten nukkumista ja unenlaatua jo vuodesta 1947. Diplomat Dream on Jensenin säädettävien vuoteiden klassinen malli, joka sisältää kaikki olennaisimmat toiminnot. Huolellisesti valittujen materiaalien lisäksi tässä vuoteessa on Jensen® Original -vyöhykejärjestelmä, jossa on pehmeä hartiavyöhyke ja sisäänrakennettu ristiseläntuki. Headrest-toiminto mahdollistaa sen, että niskasi ja pääsi ovat aina hyvässä asennossa kun istut vuoteessa. Mukana myös muistitoiminto oman suosikkiasennon tallennukseen. Nuku aina parasta unta omassa vuoteessasi. ESPOO | HELSINKI | HÄMEENLINNA | JYVÄSKYL Ä | KOUVOL A | KUOPIO | L AHTI | L APPEENRANTA MIKKELI | OULU | PORI | PORVOO | ROVANIEMI | SEINÄ JOKI | TAMPERE | T URKU | VAASA | VANTAA

TAKEOFF TECH

PACK TOO MANY GADGETS? If you wish to take additional baggage, save money and time by paying for extra bags in advance directly from Manage Booking at finnair.com.

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY SILJA KUDEL

WEARABLES

FROM GEEK TO CHIC IF WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY ONCE HAD A CHUNKY REPUTATION, NEW-GENERATION SMART JEWELLERY IS FINALLY OUT OF THE UGLY DUCKLING PHASE.

Get engaged with your health

Beat those dark circles with Õura, the first ever ring-sized wellness companion. This graceful appcessory syncs your body metrics to a smartphone app, which then shares tips for improving health, sleep, and wellness. The androgynous ceramic ring comes in black or white. (From €329) ouraring.com

Bling at the gym

An elegant addition to any jewellery box, the Kalevala Buddy silver pendant enables the wearer to instantly connect and share location data at the click of a button. Combining signature design from Kalevala Jewelry and Bluetooth tech from Biisafe, the Kalevala Buddy has its official launch next year. kalevalakoru.fi/en

For those who like their wearable tech with a bit of sparkle, the Loop Crystal from Polar is a smart activity tracker blinged-up with 30 Swarovski crystals embedded in the stainless steel edge plates. Soft and flexible, it sits comfortably on the wrist while keeping track of your calorie burn and workout data. (€160) polar.com/en

Save your skin

June by Netatmo is a smart bracelet with a glimmering sensor jewel that measures your sun exposure and syncs the data with a smartphone. The app then tells you when to slap on more sunblock. Comes in gold, platinum, and gunmetal. (€49) junebynetatmo.com/en-US/site

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Sentimental connections

Emotional rescue

Concealing the tiniest possible technology in an understated gem-like shell, the Moodmetric ring keeps tabs on your stress levels through the day and serves as a sleep tracker at night. Giving feedback on reactions to daily stimuli, it helps calm the nerves, manage stress, and cultivate mindfulness. (€229) moodmetric.com

www.kia.fi

Uusi Optima Sportswagon.

Järki. Ja tunteet.

Mallisto alk. Vapaa autoetu alk. 650 €/kk

30.990 €

Käyttöetu alk. 485 €/kk

Tilaa, teknologiaa ja tyyliä. Kia-mallisto kasvoi isolla farmarilla. Uudessa Optima Sportswagonissa tila ja edistynyt teknologia kohtaavat urheilullisen muotoilun ja suorituskyvyn. Runsas varustelu ja mukavuus viimeistelevät ajonautintosi – seitsemän vuoden tehdastakuulla.

Kia Optima SW -mallisto alk. autoveroton hinta 25.770,62 € + arvioitu autovero 5.219,38 € + toimituskulut 600 € = kokonaishinta 31.590 €. Vapaa autoetu alk. 650 €/kk, käyttöetu alk. 485 €/kk. CO2-päästöt alk. 113 g/km, EU-yhd. kulutus alk. 4,4 l/100 km. Kia-takuu 7 vuotta tai 150 000 km, kolme ensimmäistä vuotta ilman kilometrirajaa. Kia 24h tiepalvelu vuodeksi veloituksetta. Kuvan auto erikoisvarustein.

TAKEOFF WORLD

ONLINE BOOKING MADE EASY Need more time to decide? Hold my Booking guarantees your flight price for up to 72 hours. Go to finnair.com for more information.

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY MIRVA LEMPIÄINEN D. DARR

CALENDAR

November events

TAMPERE

Jazzy times in Finland NOV 3–6

NOV 4–6 MELBOURNE. Australia’s second biggest city woos coffee liqueur fans with the inaugural Mr Black Espresso Martini Festival. Besides trying tasty combos of coffee and spirits from the best coffee shops, guests can play ‘coffee pong’ and eat from food trucks.

The 35th annual Tampere Jazz Happening highlights the innovative blending of jazz and other genres like opera, electronic music, and progressive rock. There will be performances by 24 ensembles, eight of them from Finland. There are two free concerts and ticketed performances featuring musicians including sax star Charles Lloyd. tamperemusicfestivals.fi/jazz/en

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NOV 17–19 LOS ANGELES. Airbnb Open LA is a festival bringing together Airbnb hosts from 100 countries. The programme includes panel discussions, a group dinner, and tours around Los Angeles. The fun finishes with the Open Spotlight art and music street fiesta. airbnbopen.com/home

SEOUL

Kimchi kraze NOV 4–6

NOV 27 LOPBURI. The 28th annual Monkey Buffet Festival serves a breakfast of 4,000 kg of fruits, cakes, and vegetables to 3,000 long-tailed macaques. This food fiesta is a tourist favourite taking place in the temple area of Phra Prang Sam Yot, 150 km from Bangkok. Theworldfestival.net/ monkey-buffet-festival.html

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No trip to South Korea is complete without noshing on kimchi, the spicy fermented cabbage that locals eat in quantities up to 18 kg per person every year. The annual Seoul Kimchi Festival is attended by 6,000 fans of the red stuff, 2,500 of them from abroad. Starring 50 kilos of cabbage, the festival also features kimchi cooking classes and a history exhibition. 2016.seoulkimchifestival.com

Mandatum Henkivakuutusosakeyhtiö

Pääoma valitsee aina oikean suunnan. Siksi se virtaa kohti vastuullisempia sijoituskohteita. Se, mikä on oikein, on tuottavaa. mandatumlife.fi /tulevaisuus

TAKEOFF HELSINKI

DISCOVER FINLAND If you are interested in booking a flight and tour simultaneously, go to finnair.com/stopover. Finnair allows stopovers of up to five days.

COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY LAURA IISALO LAURA IISALO

HELSINKI

November events

NOV 3–16 THE TWO-WEEK Etnosoi festival celebrates multiculturalism at venues across Helsinki. Performers include the Sámi music group URAL POP and Carnatic violinist Jyotsna Srikanth.

The Oishii Finland platter serves up nine Nordic classics including sliced salmon, mashed potatoes, reindeer broth, and a mini cinnamon roll.

etnosoi.fi

FOOD

Kamome’s comeback For ten years, a tiny café in Helsinki’s Punavuori district enjoyed huge popularity among Japanese visitors after featuring in the cult film Kamome Shokudo. Its story nearly came to an end when the owners decided to retire last year, but entrepreneur Hideki Ogawa – originally from Japan but a Helsinki resident of 23 years – had other plans. He’d had his eye on the place for years and when the opportunity arose, he took it. After a six-month overhaul, Ogawa’s new and improved eatery opened in May – perfectly timed to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the original film. “I wanted to continue Kamome’s story because there were already many Japanese people coming to see the place, but it’s also a great spot for Finnish people to try authentic Japanese food,” explains Ogawa, who designed the menu together with his friends, Michelin-star chef G erald Zogbaum and partner Angela Gnade, both trained in Japan. 22 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

The new Kamome serves hearty, handcrafted food fusing Nordic and Japanese cuisine. The menu features Finnish classics such as smoked salmon and meatballs but also authentic Japanese dishes like seared tataki meat and soba noodles. “Our customers appreciate that we never use ready-made sauces or stocks and we make everything from scratch – even the bread and ice cream,” says Zogbaum. At the end of this year, they will open Kamome Atelier, a new shop next door stocked with home-made products such as biscuits, jams, chocolate, and jelly, all sporting the blue logo designed by the Helsinki-based designer Mai Ohta. There are even plans to start workshops teaching participants how to make classic Finnish and Japanese food – passing on traditions from one culture to another along the way. kamome.fi

NOV 15–20 THE OPENING show of the Baltic Circle theatre festival is ‘Riding on a Cloud’ by the Lebanese director Rabih Mroué, followed by six days of international acts dedicated to strong women. balticcircle.fi

NOV 1 – DEC 13 VENÜ & PAUKQ is a series of events combining music and wellbeing at the Nosturi concert venue. The programme ranges from reggae yoga to silent candlelight meditation. elmu.fi Events subject to change.

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In this series we ask frequent flyers how they keep it real while travelling.

Hacking for balance Biohacker Teemu Arina reveals some top tips for a more grounded life, whether at home or on the road. “I’VE BEEN KNOWN to measure everything from my nutrient intake and daily number of steps to my heart rate variability during sleep. Keeping track of things is a way of paying attention to what you want to change. I used to live the kind of start-up lifestyle where e veryone was constantly bragging about not sleeping or taking breaks. I ended up developing an ulcer. The truth is that working while sick, sleeping too little, not taking breaks, and not paying attention to what you eat can have serious consequences. Our energy reserves aren’t unlimited, and our memory and productivity suffer when we push ourselves too hard. I start my day with a cold shower and a meal rich in protein and healthy fats, and finish by eating carbohydrates, dimming my monitor displays, and jotting down any thoughts still bouncing in my head. My weeks inevitably become packed, but by paying attention to my body and avoiding too much variance in the day I decrease the amount of unnecessary stress. I give about 100 talks yearly and travel a lot, so I get creative with my routines while on the road. I reduce tension by listening to white noise or binary beats through noise-cancelling headphones, and make sure to eat nutritiously (often packing energy bars I’ve made myself ). I also practice high interval training with an exercise band that’s easy to pack. When going to sleep I often use the clips from hotel room hangers to block out any light peering through my hotel room curtains. When I land back in Finland I like grounding myself by taking a walk in nature.” 24 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

Teemu Arina advocates an optimised mix of nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, exercise, and productivity for a fuller life.

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Hairstylist, McMurdo Station, Antarctica: “Responsible for cutting and styling hair for all McMurdo personnel on an appointment basis.”

B ig cat caretaker, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas: “Internship on a 459-hectare home for abused or abandoned big cats – including tigers, lions, and black leopards.”

Chef in a submarine, underwater around the world: “The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is looking for an adventureloving chef with a sense of humour.” Source: CNN Travel

Courage at work and play A GROWING NUMBER of companies are hiring savvy explorers for extreme adventure assignments or social media travel gigs. One of them is the outdoor brand Columbia Sportswear from achingly hip Portland, Oregon, which recently put out a call for two “Directors of Toughness,” tasked with traversing the globe for nine months and testing the company’s clothing and gear in extreme conditions. Resilience is not the only necessary attribute for the jobs. According to Columbia’s post: “We’re hiring two 26 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

eople to be testers, world travellers, p glacier climbers, brand ambassadors, social media gurus, nature photographers, and spelunkers all in one.” The key marketing role of social media – Instagram adoption by top brands is at 85 per cent, according to the newest State of Social Marketing Report – means that being able to take photos and tell stories are equally important qualifications. Remuneration is 39,000 USD (about €35,000) and the search is open to European applicants for the first time.

On a slightly different track, Britain’s National Rail is hiring a “chief adventure officer” between the ages of 16 and 25 to travel around Great Britain parttime, and vlog about it. Compensation is £10,000 (about €11,110 a year) and free travel to seven National Rail destinations. Back in 2011 Finnair and Finavia were among the early adopters of using social media sweethearts with their Quality Hunters programme that sent seven people around the world for 48 days, collecting ideas and insights on how to improve the flight and airport experience.

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Caribbean cocktails in San Juan PUERTO RICO’S vibrant capital city is best known for its pastel-coloured colonial buildings, white sandy beaches, and two well-preserved historical forts. Yet there’s an even tastier reason to head for San Juan: it’s one of the world’s best places to enjoy a Caribbean cocktail. For starters, it’s the birthplace of the piña colada. There are two stories about how the famous pineapple coconut drink was invented – it was either in the Caribe Hilton hotel’s bar in 1954 or at Barrachina restaurant in 1968. As far as the Barrachina’s staff is concerned, their piña colada is the real thing. “It was a contest organised by the coconut producers,” explains head bartender Jorge Yayala, while filling a tall glass with thick yellow liquid and placing a pink cocktail umbrella on top for kitsch appeal. To this day Barrachina’s piña coladas are 28 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

prepared according to the original recipe. San Juan is furthermore home to one of the world’s top 50 cocktail bars ranked by the global drinks journal Drinks International. Opened in 2013, the speakeasy-style La Factoria bar boasts the city’s top mixologists. The true star of its drink menu is the refreshing ginger drink Lavender Mule. La Factoria also has a bar that serves wine-based cocktails, and a non-descript door leading to a secret dance floor where you can burn off some calories. Finally, a trip to San Juan wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Santaella, acclaimed both for its drinks and gourmet Creole food. Founded in 2011 by the Puerto Rican celebrity chef Jose Santaella, the restaurant is known for its superb watermelon mojitos and tamarind margaritas.

MIX IT UP PIÑA COLADA Where to try: Barrachina Restaurant, 104 Calle Fortaleza Ingredients: Ron de Barrilito Two Star rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream. Served without ice. TAMARIND MARGARITA Where to try: Santaella, 219 Calle Canals Ingredients: Cazadores Blanco tequila, tamarind juice, Cointreau, lemon and lime juice, cinnamoninfused syrup. Served over ice.

LAVENDER MULE Where to try: La Factoria, 148 Calle San Sebastian Ingredients: Ginger beer, vodka, water, sugar, fresh lavender sprigs, lemon juice. Served over ice.

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What will offices of the future look like? Experts say that digital innovations and apps will lead to fewer physical computer screens, but an emphasis on human connectivity and happiness will prevail. TEXT BY KATJA PANTZAR PHOTOS BY GRANTLY LYNCH, LAURA IISALO, AND AIRBNB

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utumn light streams in through the large windows of digital innovation agency Futurice’s eighth floor offices overlooking rooftop Helsinki. But for the moment, the focus is not on the outside world. It’s on the augmented reality world inside a futuristiclooking headset worn by Aki Kolehmainen, senior consultant at Futurice. “Now I’m virtually walking through an airplane,” says Kolehmainen, as he gestures with his head to navigate the aisles. Then he uses his forefinger to tap at pull-down menus – visible only to him – that provide further tools, which would allow him to share files with co-workers in the same augmented reality (AR) space. “The potential AR applications are massive for collaborative work from machine repair to guiding someone through an airport gate-to-gate, or studying human anatomy for educational purposes,” he says. Kolehmainen is trialling Microsoft’s HoloLens, which bills itself as “the first self-contained holographic computer,” offering a sneak peek into a future free of physical computer screens. DESIGN-DRIVEN Kolehmainen is part of a team at Futurice exploring offices of the future. Led by Paul Houghton, whose fantastic job title is director of wizardry and development, the team comprises Liva Kallite, Ville Tainio, Luís Ramalho, and Kenta Kusumoto. Their project Vör heralds a new type of smart office experience that creates seamless connections between people within a workspace. “Vör really arose out of the need to explore the Internet as a local service in order to respond to privacy issues,” says Houghton. “It was also to find out what people want at their offices or workspaces when there are no technical or other restrictions.” By placing multiple beacons and sensors around the office, the team experimented with different IoT (Internet of Things) options and live maps. For example, using Vör, co-workers can be located on a live map instead of searching for them in the large office spread over two floors, which can be time-consuming.

What do people really want at their offices or workspaces when there are no technical or other restrictions?

There’s no shortage of innovative co-working offices in the Finnish capital.

START-UP CENTRAL Billing itself as “the biggest start-up hub in the Nordics,” Maria 0-1 or MariaZeroOne, houses a new community for startups in a former hospital. Current occupants – there’s space for about 500 people – include accelerators, startups, and established companies such as private equity firm Superhero Capital and digital product and service design firm Reaktor Ventures. Refurbishments on the building, which recently opened, continue into 2017. Though the City of Helsinki owns the majestic 130-year-old building, Maria 0-1 is run and managed as a not-for-profit. Maria 0-1, Lapinlahdenkatu 16 maria.io

CO-WORKERS UNITE On the other side of town in Punavuori, Mothership of Work (M.O.W.) launched in autumn 2015 as one of Helsinki’s first large-scale co-working spaces. Created by property investment company Sponda, M.O.W. features spots for 300 people over 6 storeys with short- and long-term freelance seats, as well as permanent offices for companies. Street-level restaurant The Mess was inspired by casual dining in New York’s Little Italy. M.O.W. also offers a range of activities from yoga to social mixers and €25 drop-in day passes for nomads. MOW, Pieni Roobertinkatu 9 mow.fi

CULTURE COLLECTIVE And over on the island of Lauttasaari, Sähinä brings together a creative collective of 40 people ranging from bloggers to filmmakers and osteopaths in a cultural centre that hosts events such as music festivals and children’s dance and art classes. Specialised in raw food, its Makers café is open to the public daily. Sähinä, Heikkiläntie 10 sahina.fi

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Above: At the offices of Futurice Helsinki, the future is in augmented reality (AR). Top right: Paul Houghton, director of wizardry and development at Futurice, leads a team exploring offices of the future.

The Vör team quickly discovered that people’s top three needs were simple: wanting to know when the toilet was free, finding co-workers, and real-time status about food or snack availability. “If someone has brought a cake to share, people want to know immediately, not after it’s been eaten,” says Luís Ramalho, the team’s software engineer. Another key takeaway from “Vör” – the name originates from Norse mythology and is a goddess associated with wisdom – according to service and UX designer Liva Kallite is that “space should be customised to people’s needs, not the other way round.” This means physical and digital space. HOME SWEET OFFICE From a design point of view, current and future workspaces are taking style notes from homes and hotel lobbies, says Clare Dowdy, a London-based writer and journalist specialised in design and architecture. Dowdy, a regular contributor to Wallpaper, Monocle, Wired, and other publications, says there are four major trends affecting workspace design. “First, mobile communication means that in theory we can work anywhere at anytime. Second, the rise of the knowledge worker means that unless you’re a factory worker you’re not tied to a specific loca-

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Potential augmented reality applications are massive for collaborative work such as machine repair or directional guidance. tion. Third, multiple generations at work means creative solutions such as open-plan that caters for both younger people who don’t understand why they need to be physically present in an office during certain times and for the older generation who is used to going to an office everyday. And four, the recession that started in 2008 means that a lot of people have lost their jobs, so there are more people who are selfemployed or freelance,” says Dowdy. All of this has led to the rise of co-working and shared office spaces, which take a lot of inspiration (and real-life consultation) from homes and the hospitality industry such as hotels. The trends they inspire are evident in offices.

THE FUTURE OF WORK Demos Helsinki think-tank researcher Julia Jousilahti is part of a team working on future work scenarios as part of a larger project with major Finnish institutions including Finnish innovation fund SITRA, pension insurance company Varma, IT and software service firm Tieto, the Finnish Tax Administration, and Trade Union Pro. “The future of work is such a hot topic,” says Jousilahti. “I think physical work spaces are a metaphor for the changing nature of work. A corridor with a series of closed individual office doors represents the Industrial Age. The new digitally networked economy is represented by an open space, people working together in co-working spaces.” One of the most important aspects

of future work is the digital network economy, with less people working in full-time jobs and more selling their labour output as individual vendors on digital platforms, says Jousilahti. “Nevertheless, it’s important to remember that in Finland, 65 per cent of the labour force still works in fulltime, permanent jobs. Not everyone is self-employed or freelance. Yet for those who are self-employed, work is less secure. As such, we’re seeing new kinds of safety networks and platforms for co-operatives,” she says. The anticipated effects of another hot topic, automation, are doubleedged, says Jousilahti. “Will robots free us from work like the Industrial Age freed us from the fields? Or are we entering an era of

mass employment and insecure income? It’s too early to say. However, work that demands qualities such as human interaction, taking care of others, creativity, motivating, and leading others will remain for us humans,” says Jousilahti. Niche knowledge will continue to be key. Citing Sitra senior adviser Esko Kilpi’s example, a ship captain’s work on the high seas may be automated but when that ship comes into harbour it still needs a marine pilot’s guidance, as the innovation that would automate the task is not scalable in a cost-effective way. Another aspect of future work is constant learning: Who has a job description that doesn’t include learning new skills? Jousilahti asks.

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London calling: The Office Group’s community manager Alessa McNally is responsible for all of the co-work space’s 29 locations and its 11,000 members. “My role is to make everyone happy,” says McNally.

“For example, bleacher system stairs are the sign of a trendy workspace – they force people to sit in different positions, chat to one another, come up with ideas, and innovate,” says Dowdy. “Another one is a big kitchen, which encourages people to eat and even cook together. Australia really led the way in creating spaces that mirrored home and

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encouraged people to move around with non-allocated spaces – activity-based working,” she adds. INSPIRING IDEAS Office design examples worth benchmarking include those of accommodation network Airbnb. Their much-lauded Singapore office comprises light and airy informal spaces that recreate the feeling of a trip around the world complete with a café, a BBQ pit, and even a playground. The Airbnb design philosophy included sourcing items from local Singapore shops and designers such as gallery Supermama. From the office’s entrance the space is open-plan with a contemporary-style kopitiam, a traditional coffee shop found in South-east Asia. All office meeting rooms were inspired by actual homes listed on Airbnb chosen by employees, including an apartment in Batignolles, an Andy Warhol-inspired art loft in Bang-

kok, and a caravan in Cornwall. In addition to making the selections, staff also helped to re-create each room. In addition to co-creation, part of the magic formula was listening to employees. “Airbnb has been very sensitive to what their staff – people who work in offices – really need,” says Dowdy. But despite design trends, Dowdy says that there’s no single formula for successful office layout and refers to her own shared workspace by way of example. “We’re 18 freelance journalists in a double-fronted Georgian townhouse behind St Paul’s in a space that would not win any cutting-edge design awards. Yet it’s in a great location, we’ve got a good vibe, and we’re very happy,” she says. THE IMPORTANCE OF HAPPINESS Further north from St Paul’s Cathedral near Kings Cross stands the historic Stanley Building, the newest location of The Office Group (TOG), one of the early pioneers of shared workspaces in Britain. TOG started up in 2003 when the economy was beginning to change owing to new technology. Today TOG has 29 individually designed locations, 27 of which are in London. As TOG community manager, Alessa McNally is responsible for all of the group’s locations and its 11,000 members. “My role is to make everyone happy. It is, of course, impossible to make everyone happy, but I certainly

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Each meeting room at the much-lauded Singapore Airbnb office was inspired by an actual listing on the accommodation network. The collection of rooms recreates a trip around the world.

Each TOG building is designed with a variety of spaces and schemes including long- and shortterm leases and newly launched drop-in workspaces in the form of lounge memberships.

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enjoy trying,” says McNally, who was raised in Montreal, Canada, and moved to London five years ago. It’s important to recognise that different people have different needs, says McNally. “Some people don’t want to be very social and others do. We have to respect those differences,” says McNally. “We’re very passionate about our community, so for those who do want to participate there are all kinds of activities such as shared lunch breaks, live drawing classes, and talks, for example.” As there are many entrepreneurs and startups in their locations, a surprise home-cooked meal can be luxury and put a smile on someone’s face. A positive community is key to a thriving flexible workspace culture. “We’re at our best when we’re happy – we’re more receptive, open, confident, and comfortable,” says McNally. “When you’re comfortable, you’re yourself, and you’re authentic, which is something we try to be.” Each TOG building is designed with a variety of spaces and membership schemes including short-term leases and drop-in workspaces. Residents range from app creators and advertising agencies to financiers and foodies, and entrepreneurs and freelancers, according to TOG. Feedback from members is essential, says McNally. “We’re constantly changing and learning. It’s key to keep up with evolution and change. But at the same time we want to balance using tech and keeping the human touch. This is a family-oriented business and we want to keep it feeling that way.” l

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Katja Pantzar Raised in Canada and based in Finland, writer and editor Katja Pantzar is currently working on a new book, 100 things to do in Helsinki (Siltala), which will be published in 2017.

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STYLISH SUSTAINABILITY Housed in a former inn for workers at the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant, an hour’s drive from Reykjavik, Ion Adventure Hotel is a real Icelandic gem. The converted hotel is designed from locally sourced materials such as driftwood and lava. The hotel’s restaurant uses farm-fresh ingredients, while the hotel rooms feature fair trade linens, water-saving shower systems, and furniture made from recycled materials. The best part is that it’s located in the middle of nowhere, with uninterrupted views of the Northern Lights, should the weather agree. Nesjavollum vid Thingvallavatn, 801 Selfoss ioniceland.is

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The Nordic island of Iceland often tops the lists for being a sustainable energy economy. Looking after the environment extends well beyond this though – it’s part of the national psyche. We picked five of the most sustainably minded spots in the country. TEXT BY KATE VANDY

GREEN LUXURY A trip to Iceland wouldn’t be the same without experiencing the country’s pure thermal energy. The Blue Lagoon is a luxurious place to take a dip in a thermal pool. It is heated by Iceland’s geothermal energy so the lagoon is completely eco-friendly and incredibly warm. Scattered around the lagoon there are wooden boxes full of silica mud – a white geothermal mud that has a deep cleaning effect. The Blue Lagoon is not only a great source of natural therapy but an important part of Icelandic culture. bluelagoon.com

GUILT-FREE GASTRONOMY Voted one of the best restaurants in Iceland, Dill allows only 30 customers each evening to dine on its seasonally changing menu. Head chef Ragnar Eiriksson alters the menu depending on the local ingredients he can get his hands on. “I love the close proximity to our producers. Most of the farmers are a one- to two-hour drive away, so it is easy to see the product up close and personal,” says Eiriksson. For customers this means an exciting and ever-changing surprise menu. Hverfisgötu 12, Reykjavík dillrestaurant.is

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ECO CHIC The drive to be sustainable also exists amongst designers and artists. One example is Farmers Market, which in fact is less market and more design concept store, showcasing original Icelandic designs inspired by nature. All items are made from natural fabrics, local craftsmanship, and respect for the environment – key values of the brand says designer and co-founder Bergthora Gudnadottir. Hólmaslóð 2, 101 Reykjavík farmersmarket.is

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BACK TO NATURE The creation of a geothermal beach sounds ambitious, but anything is possible in Iceland. The country’s capital, Reykjavik, has constructed a lagoon with large sea walls, where cold sea and hot geothermal water fuse together resulting in higher temperatures. The Nauthólsvík beach is usually crowded around the year with sunbathers, boaters, and swimmers – despite the water temperature dipping close to zero in the winter. nautholsvik.is

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ast summer a piece of band, designer and sculptor Tapio Wirknews caught my eye. kala, were key figures spearheading the The President of Finphenomenon that came to be known as land annually awards ‘Finnish design’. medals to citizens who Another fine example of daring comes, have saved lives by literally, from another planet. endangering their own. The Mars One mission to establish a One medal winner permanent human settlement on the red was Tuomas Kinnunen, who had spotted planet is a move calling for extreme coursomeone drowning in Eastern Finland’s age, both from individuals and organisaLake Pielinen. The icy water was flowing tions. Last year candidates from all over rapidly, but the the world were hero dived in withinvited to sign HUMANKIND’S RADICAL LEAPS up for a one-way out hesitation. He was able to endure voyage to Mars INTO NEW ERAS OF the cold because – and guess how PROSPERITY HAVE RESULTED he regularly pracmany wanted to tices ice-swimgo? No fewer than FROM EXPLORATION OF THE ming, a common 200,000! UNKNOWN. winter pastime One hundred in Finland. Kinmen and women nunen demonstrated bravery in its purwere chosen for ten years of training and testing. Starting from 2027, 40 of them will est form: instead of wasting precious be rocketed to Mars – never to return. seconds weighing up the risks, he Dear world travellers, the above is not instinctively took action to help a felscience fiction: it is really happening. All of low human being. humankind’s radical leaps into new eras of Organisations, too, can embrace prosperity have resulted from exploration courage in their strategy. Many decof the unknown, be it new continents, the ades ago, the Finnish ceramics comcosmos, or gaps in knowledge. pany Arabia made a bold move In my work, I have had the privilege that gave birth to a success story. to witness how courageously today’s In 1942 the factory hired a group young scientists take bold leaps into the of young artists and gave them a unknown with their frontier research – free hand to create anything they with the same unwavering willpower as wanted to, with no commercial those 40 people who will be on the Mars obligations or strings attached. The One mission. l then 25-year-old graphic designer Rut Bryk was among the artists accepted into this programme, though she had never even worked with ceramics before. Professor MARJA MAKAROW is director of Bryk became a global pioneer of modern ceramic art, winning the Grand Prix at Biocenter Finland and chair of the Technology Academy Finland. She is former chief executive the 1951 Milano Triennale. Her reliefs can of the European Science Foundation and vice be seen in many public spaces including rector of the University of Helsinki. Helsinki’s Town Hall and she and her hus-

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Experience the best of California next summer in San Francisco – the city of sunsets, steep streets and gorgeous views. Finnair will operate three weekly flights between Helsinki and San Francisco from 1st of June to 30th of September. Book your flights at finnair.fi

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Santa rides the escalator in a Kofu department store.

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DESTINATION TOKYO

In a Claus by himself Blue Wings caught up with the jolly old man for a chat during his visit to Japan. TEXT AND PHOTOS BY PETER WELD

I Meeting Santa Claus is exciting.

n the history of flying, surely nobody has logged more air miles than Santa Claus. Who else has been cruising through the sky for centuries, since long before the Wright Brothers arrived on the scene? Who else can chew through an entire multistop ’round-the-world ticket in just one night? But although Santa stays impossibly busy throughout the year, his flight crew and cabin crew — Dasher, Dancer, and all the others — refuse to work any shift except Christmas Eve, so for the other 364 days of the year, Santa has to fly commercial. Surprising? Maybe, but it comes from an unimpeachable source: Santa himself. Blue Wings caught up with the wise old man during his recent visit to Japan, and his flying habits were just one of the subjects our interview covered. “Christmas Eve is a magical time, and on that night, anything is possible. Reindeer can even fly and pull a sleigh through the sky! But the rest of the time, they just stand around eating grass, and I fly on Finnair,” he says. “As everybody knows, I live on the Arctic Circle in northern Finland. The Rovaniemi airport is only about a kilometre from my home, so whenever I need to go anywhere, I can just hop on a flight down to Helsinki and connect seamlessly to dozens of international flights.” NOVEMBER 2016

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An encounter with Santa brings out the kid in everyone.

Our conversation is interrupted by a five-year-old girl named Kanako, who shyly greets him in Japanese — one of more than half-a-dozen languages that he speaks — and then asks him for the Lego version of Rapunzel’s castle. “Little children usually ask for toys,” Santa confides after Kanako has gone, “but older kids often want something for somebody else: a vacation for their overworked parents, for example, or good health for their grandparents, or even world peace. The vacations are easy, but I’m still struggling a bit with the world peace requests.” SANTA CLASS On this particular day Santa is in Kofu, a smallish city west of Tokyo that’s little-known outside of Japan. But even if Kofu isn’t world-famous, Santa certainly is, and everywhere he goes, he is mobbed by admirers. “I love Japan, and Japan loves me,” Santa declares as he poses for yet another photo with yet another group of fans. “I’m more popular here than popstar Taylor Swift.” “People sometimes ask: ‘Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be back in Finland, getting ready for Christmas?’ and I politely respond, ‘This is a business trip! I get 700,000 letters per year, but those are just 46 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

“I love Japan, and Japan loves me,” Santa declares as he poses for yet another photo with yet another group of fans. words on paper. I like to get out and visit the people who’ve written to me; it’s so much more personal.” The conversation turns back to Santa’s long-haul flights on Finnair. “The food is excellent, and so is the cabin service.” “After I’ve read Blue Wings from cover to cover, I read some of the books that I’ve brought with me. I also watch a movie or two, and of course I catch up on sleep. The important thing is to arrive fit, rested, and ready to work,” concludes Santa. Our Blue Wings interviewer quickly agrees that the lie-flat seats in Finnair’s business class are great places to unwind. “Business class?” chuckles Santa. “I always fly Santa class!” l

energy & environment

TRAFFIC SECTOR

to further boost its contribution to emissions mitigation

THE PARIS CLIMATE CONFERENCE SET THE WHEELS IN MOTION, WITH GOVERNMENTS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR JOINING FORCES TO REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS. INDUSTRY AND ENERGY PRODUCERS HAVE LONG CURBED THEIR EMISSIONS, AND NOW IT IS TIME FOR THE TRAFFIC SECTOR TO INCREASE ITS CONTRIBUTION.

este, from Finland, aims to be the front runner in renewable products in the oil and chemical industry. The company is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel, which is usually blended with fossil diesel. Neste now plans to introduce a 100% renewable diesel at the fuel pump. “Our fuel is of a very high quality and suitable as such for all diesel engines,” says Kaisa Hietala. “Compared to the fossil option, the new product offers CO2 savings as high as 90 percent. It Kaisa Hietala is Executive Vice President of Neste Renewable Products.

is a viable solution to current needs, which makes it an interesting and highly soughtafter product globally.” The Nordic countries and the US west coast are the world’s two major clusters focused on reducing traffic emissions. “Our renewable diesel is already available to consumers in California, and sales in Finland will begin at the turn of the year. We also supply the product to many companies and public-sector partners in Europe and North America.” According to Hietala, Neste also plans to replace the fossil component in aviation fuels and plastics manufacture. Development work is ongoing in both fields. “Climate change is a real risk in many traditional industries. So when businesses make climate commitments they aren’t greenwashing, but making long-term plans to ensure their operating conditions 50 years into the future,” she explains. “In addition to renewable solutions, the traffic sector must take advantage of the best PRODUCED BY TAKEOFF CONSULTING GROUP

innovations in all power sources to ensure that we achieve significant cuts in overall emissions.” ●

Three of Neste’s major partnerships in renewable products: San Francisco: “San Francisco switched its entire fleet of vehicles to renewable diesel overnight, taking a huge step forward in its emissions reduction program.” IKEA: “We are working together to develop a future solution in which the fossil component of plastics is replaced by a renewable one, similar to fuels. This will boost low-carbon solutions throughout the industry.” Oslo Airport: “Airlines have enjoyed access to renewable aviation fuel in Oslo since January 2016. This was made possible by an effective ecosystem involving the fuel provider – Neste, that is – the airport and the airlines.” In 2015, Neste sold slightly over two million tons of renewable diesel. This translates to annual CO2 savings equivalent to half of Finland’s overall traffic emissions. The impact corresponds to 2.3 million passenger cars being taken off the roads permanently.

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BEST OF THE BEST

Compressed Air Management System from Finland FINNS ARE QUIET PEOPLE. THEIR TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW IS TOP-NOTCH AND GLOBALLY RESPECTED, BUT THERE IS NOT A LOT OF BRAGGING WHEN IT COMES TO SUCCESS. FOR EXAMPLE, COMPRESSED AIR SPECIALIST SARLIN WAS INVITED TO UPGRADE THE SYSTEMS OF A LEADING GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURER—EVEN AS THE FINLAND-BASED COMPANY HAD STRATEGICALLY DECIDED TO STAY IN LOCAL MARKET.

ompressed air accounts for 8-10% of all industrial electricity consumption. In a conventional setup, energy is wasted through poor compressor control and leakage; and wasted energy is only part of the problem. Unstable compressed air network pressure disrupts plant productivity leading to costly raw material and production losses. Great technological solutions are often found when the focus is on doing, not talking. “We are in a peculiar industry. A lot of our customers can’t even imagine what kinds of solutions we can produce,” says Sarlin CEO Kari Jäminki. When implementing the Sarlin Balance system, the energy savings range from 10% to 30%. However, energy saving is not the only issue. Sarlin Balance also improves productivity and product quality by reducing plant disruption and optimising raw material consumption. In some paper and steel mills, these indirect benefits are estimated to be at least ten times those of the direct energy savings. The main objective for Sarlin with every single customer is that the customer gets compressed air equipment that works as efficiently as possible, ensuring a steady pressure flow to the equipment. “Compressors are often from different manufacturers, but Sarlin Balance is capable of controlling all types of compressors, and, where necessary, dryers, compressor cooling, ventilation, or air and cooling valves.’’ With leading global partners, the system is also evolving on constant bases. ‘’It’s certainly in the top of industrial internet applications of today with 20 years of steady focus on its development,” comments Jäminki. Sarlin is currently focusing on increasing exports, as the global potential and demand is high. “A vast number of Finnish factories and production plants are already using our solutions. Now it’s time to take our solutions to companies abroad.” ● www.sarlinbalance.com PRODUCED BY TAKEOFF CONSULTING GROUP

DESTINATION SWITZERLAND

Swiss sense of snow TEXT AND PHOTOS BY MARIA NOKKONEN

For ultimate Alpine vibes, choose an active getaway in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region. If the view from the peaks doesn’t take your breath away, the journey downhill certainly will – be it on skis, sled, or foot. NOVEMBER 2016

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Caroline Blatter’s favourite activity, in addition to sledding, is indulging in moitié-moitié fondue with friends.

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tanding among the pitch-black Bernese Alps, cold air nipping at my cheeks, our bus driver Samuel Zumbrunn recommends I turn off my flashlight and look up. Taking his advice, I see legions of stars, some winking at me, others shooting by and vanishing a second later into the Milky Way. “After 30 years of doing this job, the scenery never ceases to amaze me,” Zumbrunn says. Truer words have never been spoken. Only an hour earlier, as his yellow Grindelwald bus took us up to the Bussalp terrace at 1,800 metres, the mountains looked as if they had literally been etched against the purple sunset. Now they are nowhere in sight. Humbled by the moment, my guide Caroline Blatter from Jungfrau Region Tourism and I flick our headlamps back on, seat ourselves on a pair of oldschool wooden sleds, and take off. The unlit mountain road winds through an eerie forest as we coast down to Grindelwald, an Alpine village cradled between four prominent mountains: Wetterhorn, Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW An authentic winter paradise, the Jungfrau region in the Canton of Bern attracts skiers of all levels and

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For adventurers hit by the need for speed, sledding is a much faster skill to master than skiing.

ages. Non-skiers, too, will discover an abundance of adventure under the crisp winter sun. With Grindelwald as home base, you can take the gondola up to the Grindelwald-First summit and kick off the day with an energising morning hike to Lake Bachalpsee. “In winter, the lake usually won’t be visible due to heavy snow, but it’s a popular summer hike destination as well,” Blatter describes, as we march ahead in the squeaky snow. For adventurers hit by the need for speed, sledding (rodeln) is a much faster skill to master than skiing. A quirky local take on the sport is a single-track, steerable snow bike called the ‘Velogemel’ invented by a local carpenter more than 100 years ago and still hand-made today.

The unobstructed views from the Sphinx Terrace are a pinnacle of any trip to the region.

The sledding routes vary in difficulty from beginner to advanced. Night owls can take an exhilarating ride beneath the stars on an unlit path, like the one from Bussalp to Grindelwald. The longest toboggan run in Europe attracts visitors from near and far, but first you have to earn your fun: after pulling your sled for two and half hours up to Faulhorn (2,681 metres) from either First or Bussalp, you’re finally free to conquer the 15-kilometre-long ‘Big Pintenfritz.’ The fast and furious will also love the First Flieger (or First Flyer). After being seated in a secure harness, the zip-line whisks visitors down to Schreckfeld at over 80 kilometres hour. Typically attracting more than 300 customers on a busy day, the Flieger is a popular attraction both winter and summer. Note the weight restriction, however: to enjoy the ride, thrillseekers must weigh between 35 and 125 kilogrammes.

First Cliff Walk protrudes out of the mountain at a 2000metre altitude.

SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS As we climb to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, my guide Sandra Kaiser from Jungfrau Railways enlightens me about its history. “The Jungfraubahn train has come all the way up here for nearly 100 years already,” she says. At 3,454 metres above sea level, the station and its surroundings are aptly named the ‘Top of Europe.’ A lift takes us 100 metres higher to the Sphinx NOVEMBER 2016

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A ski tour getting ready to conquer Aletsch glacier.

THE FANTASTIC FOUR

With four ski areas and 250 kilometres of pistes from which to choose, Jungfrau is one of the largest and most varied winter sports areas in the Alps. Non-skiers can explore an extensive network of hiking and snowshoe trails that run through the snowy mountains. Well-suited for families, GrindelwaldFirst offers 53 kilometres of groomed slopes and 40 kilometres of hiking and sledding trails. With 102 kilometres of slopes and 30 kilometres of sledding trails, Kleine Scheidegg-Männlichen has something for everyone, from beginner slopes to the world’s longest race piste, the Lauberhorn (4.5 kilometres). The highest winter sports area in the Bernese Highlands, Mürren-Schilthorn, hosts a variety of intermediate to difficult slopes, 51 kilometres altogether. Free riders are attracted by the great off-piste runs. Meiringen-Hasliberg covers 60 kilometres of slopes and 25 kilometres of winter hiking trails along with sledding routes and a cross-country circuit. jungfrau.ch schilthorn.ch meiringen-hasliberg.ch

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On a clear day, the views from Jungfraujoch extend as far as Germany and France.

errace where the Swiss flag waves in the breeze. The T real spectacle, however, is the majestic 22-kilometrelong Aletsch Glacier opening up in front of us. “On a clear day, the views extend as far as Germany and France,” says Kaiser. With an average temperature of -7.9 degrees Celsius, this UNESCO World Heritage site is covered in eternal snow and attracts the majority of tourists in summer. Further down is the Ice Palace, a cave carved out of solid ice inside the mountain, where history buffs can learn all about the story of Jungfraujoch while the little ones enjoy the animal ice sculptures. Westward from Jungfraujoch, another mountain with an epic history awaits: the Schilthorn is the main setting for the 1969 James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. The 2,970-metre-high summit, reachable by a gondola, honours its Bond heritage in style. In the free-of-charge interactive exhibition you can ride a helicopter simulator through the filming locations. Next, climb to the revolving Piz Gloria Restaurant to enjoy their trademark 007 burger – and absorb the imposing, jagged peaks all around you. Bond fan or not, the spectacular 360-degree panorama of 200 Alpine peaks is sure to impress.

Mürren is an idyllic and quiet Alpine haven for sports lovers.

WHERE TO STAY GRINDELWALD The family-run Hotel Alpina (***) is an ideal home base for exploring the winter wonderland. Prices from €165 per en-suite double room per night including breakfast. alpina-grindelwald.ch

MÜRREN Built over 100 years ago, Hotel Regina (***) sports vintage posters on the walls that add to the authentic ambiance. Prices from €140 per double room per night including breakfast.

The mountainscape greets visitors ‘ at Hotel Regina.

reginamuerren.ch A few blocks up, Hotel Alpenruh (***) offers spectacular views with friendly service to match. Prices from €165 per en-suite double room per night including breakfast.

Grindelwald is an excellent starting point for adventures in the Jungfrau region.

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HOW TO GET THERE

Finnair operates two daily flights from Helsinki to Zürich. Transfers from Zürich to Grindelwald take close to three hours by rail. jungfrauregion.ch

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Avid outdoorsman Samuel Bichsel heads the tourism office in Mürren.

Gondolas climb up from beneath the clouds at Station Birg in Schilthorn.

CAR-FREE ESCAPES

In addition to the lively Grindelwald at the foot of the Eiger, two charming villages make excellent bases for an active winter holiday. Sitting pretty at 1,638 metres, car-free Mürren near Schilthorn is only accessible by cable car or on foot. Hanging on a mountain shelf, the fairy-tale village pampers visitors with marvellous views over the Jungfrau massif. Vacationers seeking wild nightlife and après parties should look elsewhere, however: tiny Mürren is a cluster of chalets and 19th-century hotels – a haven for outdoorsy types who appreciate tradition. “We recently did a headcount. I was the 401st resident,” reveals Samuel Bichsel of Mürren Tourism as we walk on the well-kept snowy footpath between Grütschalp and Mürren, an easy hike suitable for e veryone. Bichsel never tires of all the winter activities the area has to offer. “I can’t imagine living anywhere else – nature is my playground,” he enthuses. Peaceful Wengen at the foot of Jungfrau is another car-free resort favoured by ample sunshine. In winter, the slopes of Lauberhorn run directly to Wengen, but take note: come mid-January, Lauberhorn becomes synonymous with the most challenging World Cup downhill ski race on the circuit. As I sit in the train back to Zürich Airport and wave goodbye to the snow-covered peaks, I find myself already missing the friendly locals I met during my long weekend exploring the magical mountains. Another souvenir lingers on my face in the form of a bad case of sunburn; I make a mental note to double down on SPF50 on my next visit. l 56 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

A sea of Lindt chocolates waits to be sampled.

TASTY TIME-OUT It’s hard to say ‘Switzerland’ without thinking about two Cs: Cheese and Chocolate. Share a communal pot of delicious fondue, made of emmental and gruyére, before a night-time sledding adventure. A glass of white wine or herbal tea aids digestion. Raclette (melted cheese with potatoes and pickles) will warm you up and help fill your cheese quota for the day. When visiting Jungfraujoch, the highest altitude chocolate shop in the world is too sweet to miss. Lindt Swiss Chocolate Heaven houses all the Lindt classics plus special treats. If you’re in learning mode, the interactive exhibits will reveal the secrets of Swiss chocolate culture.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Maria Nokkonen

is a Finnish writer based in Germany. She loves to get lost in books, thoughts, and the great outdoors.

AUSSIE WINE INNOVATION

TEXT BY DAVID J. CORD

When Ben Bryant first stepped into a vineyard in Australia’s wine country he had no idea it would define his career.

“I was a teenager and wanted to work outside, so I got a job pruning vines,” he says. “Later I went to help with the vintage one season. I loved what I was doing and never left!” Innovation in an ancient art Bryant is now the chief winemaker of the venerable Australian winery Jacob’s Creek. He and his team create and craft new wines, but how can one bring innovation into an 8,000 year old art? “Wine makers have always experimented,” he explains. “We constantly strive to make wine more interesting and detailed to capture the imagination.” As an example he cites Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz. It is a blend of premium Shiraz grapes from famous South Australian grape growing regions. The Double

Barrel Shiraz matures first in traditional oak wine barrels and is then finished in Scotch whisky barrels. “This started as an idea four years ago,” Bryant says. “We tried barrels from rums, bourbons and different whiskies. We decided on Scotch whisky because it has a big, assertive taste, just like Shiraz. By using Scotch whisky barrels we add additional layers of complexity and intrigue to the wine, thus creating a deeper, richer and smoother finish.” Nothing better than beef Bryant is sure the Double Barrel Shiraz will be well-received as it is introduced into the Finnish market before the important Christmas season. “This is a super premium red wine,” he says. “It has that fantastic Shiraz expression of

dark fruit, clove, spice and cedar, complimented by its terrific power and concentration.” He says the wine can be enjoyed among friends and business colleagues, either on its own in a casual format or with a meal. When he is asked what type of food would go with it he gives a typical Aussie answer. “I’m Australian,” Bryant laughs. “I think nothing could be better with this wine than great beef!”

Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz is now available at Alko. Product number: 911257 Price: €17.99

EUROPEAN VOICES BY ALEXANDER STUBB

Talent can be developed

have never felt particularly talsomeone has extraordinary talent in say, ented. I have always been one of music, mathematics or sport? Sure, there those guys who get excited about are people who have a better starting point something (my wife would say than others in a certain field. obsessed) and then just grind it But at the end of the day talent is often out. With a dream, a belief, and used as an excuse for explaining why we hard work I have, on occasion, managed are not good at something. When, as to succeed. It has little to do with talent, a matter of fact, we can be as good, or more with just sticking to the task at hand. almost as good, as the guy next to us, just That’s why I enjoyed reading professor as long as we work hard at it. Angela Duckworth’s New York Times When I was writing my PhD at the bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and London School of Economics in the late Perseverance 1990s, I spent (Simon & Schushours researching, THE SECRET TO ter, 2016). Her writing, and revisbasic theing. Doing it all OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT sis is simple: over again, from IS A SPECIAL BLEND OF the secret to morning to evenPASSION AND PERSISTENCE outstanding ing. And then all achievement over again a few CALLED GRIT, ACCORDING TO is not talent, more times. Not PROFESSOR ANGELA but a special something you can DUCKSWORTH. blend of pasdo without passion sion and perand persistence. sistence that she calls grit. We Finns The good news is that Duckworth would probably call it “sisu,” which believes that you can grow your grit. You means a stoic determination. can do it by one of two ways. First, by culDuckworth, a pioneering psycholotivating your interests and habits “from the gist at the University of Pennsylvania, inside out.” Second, by learning from other bases her argument on years of in-depth people “from the outside in.” research on military cadets at Westpoint, So, there is hope for all of us. Developfinalists at spelling contests, athletes, ing a skill takes hours of practice and in CEOs and writers, and many others. She order to do that you will need to be enthunarrows her findings into two neat and siastic about what you are doing. Some simple equations: talent + effort = skill persistence and endurance will help, and and skill + effort = achievement. that skill may very well turn into what others perceive to be a talent. l We all have a little bit of talent at something. In order to turn that talent into skill, we need to give it Alexander Stubb, former Finnish prime some effort. Once that skill is comminister, is passionate about his Blue Wings bined with effort, we can achieve columns, which he has written (and worked something. Now, how often do you hear that hard on) since 2005.

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ENTERTAINMENT ON THE

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HIGH TEA, LOW TABLE Offering heated floors and an array of warm pick-meups, traditional Korean teahouses are just the ticket for escaping the winter chills. Cha Masineun Tteul is often touted as one of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best spots for an authentic teahouse experience. Located in the historical Bukchon neighbourhood, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housed in a renewed Hanok building with large windows overlooking the mountain scenery. Everything about the place is charmingly traditional, from the no-shoes policy to sitting on comfy pillows on the floor. The atmosphere is far from stiff, with most customers being young university-age adults who spend hours sipping tea and gossiping.

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DESTINATION SOUTH KOREA

SEASONAL SEOUL Stay warm and snug on a wintry minibreak in the South Korean capital. TEXT AND PHOTOS BY AMANDA SOILA

CRAFTS CRAWL

For European visitors, the Insadong district feels like the Korean equivalent of a cosy German market town with its charming side streets, traditional treats, and wealth of arts and crafts. The centre of culture during the Joseon Dynasty (13921910), Insadong today is one of the top places in Seoul to see and purchase traditional Korean fine art, antiques, and porcelain. Fans of stationery are also spoiled. Strolling through the neighbourhood, visitors see dozens of paper shops from those selling hanji (traditional paper) and calligraphy brushes to modern establishments featuring designs by hip local artists, cute notebooks, and funky pencils. english.visitkorea.or.kr

PLANT POWER When in Seoul, expect to experience some unforgettable dining. In addition to a must-try array of street foods and traditional fares, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also worth sampling a modern alternative. A good choice is Si Wha Dam, where your nosh comes with a distinct artistic twist. With venues in Itaweon and Insadong, Si Wha Dam combines traditional ingredients with modern fine dining, creating portions almost too pretty to eat. Plated on Korean pottery, each dish is like a little piece of art, decorated with seasonal flowers and plants. A winter dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite is hearty kimchi carbonara spaghetti. siwhadam.com NOVEMBER 2016

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ALL IN ONE Seoul’s new Four Seasons hotel, opened in 2015, is its own little eco-system with seven restaurants, food hall, spa, and even a secret bar. If the weather turns icy, there’s no need to rug up, as this hyper-hotel is bound to keep you well-fed, entertained, and pampered for days.

STYLE FIRST For insatiable shoppers, Lotte Hotel is a convenient option in the middle of the Myeong-dong shopping precinct. All the rooms in this five-star establishment are individually designed, from cool to quirky, with one entire floor dedicated exclusively to female visitors.

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SHOPPERS UNITE For a proper Korean shopping frenzy, head to Myeong-dong. Boasting two major department stores, several malls, and an array of smaller shops, this buzzing district sees more than one million shoppers pass through daily. Besides hosting all the major local and international clothing brands and restaurants, the area is a hub of a thousand Korean cosmetics and skincare stores, most of them conveniently clustered around the central street, Jungang-gil.

GOOD TO KNOW Weather Korea has four distinct seasons with winter stretching from December to February. During the cold months temperatures can plummet down to -6 degrees Celsius.

NOT JUST A MEAT-FEAST Premium meat and plentiful sides make Korean barbeque (gogi-jip) the ultimate comfort food for a cold day. Tender slices of beef and pork are grilled right at the table and dipped in rock salt, with fresh, tasty sides to keep it fresh and light. A bowl of cold noodle broth is a classic way to round off the BBQ experience. Ultra-popular Maple Tree House with six venues around Seoul combines culinary excellence with a visual feast of tasteful modern design and eccentric details. mapletreehouse.co.kr/eng/html/about.asp

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Attire A proper winter coat means that you don’t need to stop a city stroll due to the shivers. Momentos For tasty souvenirs, visit the Insadong district for the traditional kkultarae court cakes. Just watching the artful process of making these little “honey spiral” treats is an experience in itself. Cheers Locals like mixing their beer with Soju, the vodka-like rice liquor, which makes a surprisingly refreshing blend for a chilly evening. Geonbae!

SLUSH PREVIEW 2016

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lush is a significant window into emerging innovations and also an excellent place for us to meet growth-oriented entrepreneurs and other stakeholders with whom we can create new success stories,” says Jukka-Petteri Suortti, a partner at Deloitte. Recent years have seen a change in companies where customer experience has emerged as a key source of competitive advantage. Deloitte Digital was established five years ago to help organizations meet the challenges of the digital age by re-imagining businesses and by delivering and running the required solutions. According to the ranking of Advertising Age, Deloitte Digital has grown in a short space of time into one of the world’s largest digital agencies. Deloitte Digital is now being rolled out across the Nordics. “We support the success of our clients in three ways: we innovate and reimagine their businesses, we help them through their iconic transformations, and we design frictionless, award winning customer experiences and services for the clients. We do this through deep understanding of our client’s customers developed via application of service design, analytics and world-class digital expertise. We believe that a radical change is taking place in companies and the environment they operate in and no one will succeed if matters are examined only from one perspective. Success requires the combination of skills, expertise and viewpoints, and in this we excel,” Suortti explains.

From innovation to commercial success by understanding the customer Deloitte Digital serves its clients globally through 27 studios and employing over 5,000

leading experts in digital transformation. A creative studio in Stockholm acts as the Nordic countries’ hub and the backbone for the local teams in all Nordic countries. The studio has been built around Mobiento, a globally recognized and award-winning digital agency, which was acquired by Deloitte Digital in 2015 and whose award cabinet includes for example five Cannes Lions. A long-term client of Mobiento / Deloitte Digital is Volvo Cars for whom the agency have helped reimagine their connected car service by transforming Volvo’s original emergency call service into an award-winning, multipurpose mobile app Volvo On Call. The app allows drivers to, among other things, lock and unlock the car, control heater and air conditioning and report trip information. Latest extension of the service connects the car into a wider digital ecosystem converting the car into a driver’s personal, mobile parcel collection point. Volvo In-Car Delivery leverages location information for online deliveries: a 3rd party distribution partner can deliver purchases directly to vehicle’s trunk using the app’s remote control functionality. Volvo owner’s real needs were studied at depth and on this basis redesigned and commercialized the technology in the car to a genuinely desirable service that has become a favourite amongst the Volvo drivers. “This is a great manifestation of what digital means to us – applying human-centric design and cutting edge technology to create services that customers love, but which also fulfil the business goals of our clients” Suortti concludes. “We have built our competence by acquiring world class boutiques, recruiting new types of people and from the experiences gained from working with the most exciting clients. We are constantly looking out for new talents to join PRODUCED BY TAKEOFF CONSULTING GROUP

our team of leading digital experts solving the most complex and exciting problems of our international clients. We cover both private and public sector and have the desire and courage to take our clients’ customer experience to a totally new level with all the tools that can be found from the digital toolkit,” Suortti concludes. ●

Read more: www.deloittedigital.fi

”We are constantly looking out for new talents to join our team of leading digital experts”, says Jukka-Petteri Suortti.

PLAY THE DATING GAME

at Slush

Three investors share stories of lucky encounters made at Slush, the business world’s equivalent of speed dating. TEXT BY SILJA KUDEL ILLUSTRATION BY ANNI-JULIA TUOMISTO

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yes lock across a crowded room, sparks fly, and a love affair begins – though not of the romantic variety. At Slush, Europe’s leading start-up event, the wooing and schmoozing is all about finding the perfect business soulmate. Every November Slush draws nearly 2,000 startups and 800 venture capitalists from over 100 coun-

tries to Helsinki for three electric days of furious matchmaking. With only minutes to make an impression, fresh young talents need to pack their pitches with special sparkle – and, if Cupid plays along, a three-minute meeting can mark the beginning of a beautiful business relationship. Showing up at Slush is clearly a must for hungry startups, but what’s in it for top-tier investors? Why do hordes of them flock to Helsinki during the most abysmal month of the year?

MAGIC IN THE AIR “Slush is the one event I will not miss, period. It’s the most productive week of my year, I kid you not,” says Jason Ball, managing director at Qualcomm Ventures Europe. “There’s a high likelihood you’ll run into someone you like – there’s magic to it. Last year I even had lunch with Prince Carl Philip of Sweden,” beams Ball. Working for the world’s largest wireless chipset company, Ball’s wish list for potential partners is specific: “We’re looking for the next wave of wireless beyond the handset, which covers everything from autonomous vehicles and drones to AR and VR.” For Ball, hooking up with Finnish software company Grand Cru has been the most valuable connection to come out of Slush. “I was floored by Supernauts and wrote a big cheque into the company. Their first game had three million downloads, and now they’re about to release two new titles,” he reveals. But before business vows are exchanged, how is the relationship taken to the next level? “If someone I know recommends a startup, I’ll offer an instant pitch meeting. I give 15 to 30 minutes of face time, and if that goes well, I’ll see them again within a month. The important thing is that it’s not a random meeting, but an introduction through someone you trust, which makes a big difference when you’re talking to investors,” says Ball.

His first visit to Slush was back when the event was still held at the Cable Factory, with only about 500 people in attendance. Last year Ball addressed a crowd of thousands on the Main Stage. ELITE MATERIAL Another self-proclaimed Slush fan is David Gardner from London Venture Partners, who has attended more times than he “can count.” “Most events are frankly a waste of time. I keep coming back because Slush delivers business deals! Somehow Slush manages to find interesting talent that

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matches our investment profile. I also love the positive energy and fun nature of the event,” says Gardner. Slush offers strictly elite material and a guarantee of “concentrated quality,” says Gardner. “The startups we meet are above average in their ambition and focus. They do a good job preparing.” Not leaving Cupid’s work to serendipity, the Slush website enables investors to pre-select their top candidates. “We then divide our team so that we can meet more companies in parallel. At the end of the day we discuss the top-quality opportunities and schedule follow-up Skype calls and in-person meetings to take the necessary time to get to know each other,” says Gardner. Last year’s highlight for London Venture Partners was connecting with Futureplay, a Finnish company working on idle games that embrace advertising as a positive user experience. “We actually met them two Slushes in a row and it took a year to see their development as a team. Now we’re excited to be investors! They’re doing great and have millions of users playing Farm Away and Build Away,” reveals Gardner. Although Gardner invests only in the games ecosystem, he values Slush for also providing an overview of other hi-tech businesses. “I loved seeing the smart vision robots sorting and recycling, and dozens of other enthusiastic entrepreneurs pushing the world forward,” he adds. The most fantastic part of Slush is the networking, sums up Gardner. “I’ve met with world leaders as well as startup entrepreneurs that may very well be world leaders one day. The friendly, ‘can do’ attitude helps create a spirit of optimism that really delivers results,” he enthuses. Coming to Slush in 2016? “Yes I am! I booked my tickets last year as soon as Finnair made flights available!” says Gardner with a grin on his face. LOOKING TO GET SERIOUS Last year’s Slush was a kick-starter for a new Helsinkibased venture capital company called Straightforward Capital. 66 BLUE WINGS NOVEMBER 2016

“We can thank Slush for inventing Straightforward Capital. Funnily enough, it was the entrepreneurs who came up with a name for us: We heard them saying that we seemed very ‘straightforward’. We hope to pay this back by investing in several more companies at Slush 2016,” says CEO Andrej Sršeň. One of the most exciting matches made at Slush 2015 was between Straightforward Capital and California-based Sharper Shape, the global market leader of automated drone-based asset inspections. “In April 2016 we closed a 1.5 million euro investment in Sharper Shape. Their systems make life easier for power grid operators, helping save hundreds of millions of euros. They had an impressive team of people in place, a solid patent portfolio, and a growing business started in Finland. We believed our capital would help them expand globally and break through on the US market,” says SrŠeň. When it comes to courting, Straightforward Capital likes to lay all the cards on the table. “We’re old school when it comes to business planning. We believe that putting the strategy, plans, schedules, and a financial plan on paper helps both parties prepare for what might come,” he notes. SrŠeň returns this year in search of companies with growth potential. However, he plans to conserve his resources: “Last year, after dozens of meetings with entrepreneurs all day long, we had no energy left for the night life. This year we hope to be more active in the parties!” l

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Finnair, a long-standing Slush partner, will showcase its latest digital services at this year’s event. Among the highlights will be a Virtual Reality demo of a Finnair A350 aircraft. After donning VR goggles, visitors will be able to experience how it feels to fly in economy class, business class, and in the cockpit – or, for daredevils, even walk outside on a wing in mid-flight. Finnair will be flying in participants from Silicon Valley aboard two exclusive Airbus A350 flights direct from San Francisco between November 28 and December 2. Also outside the event, Finnair will explore multiple ways of working with Slush to speed up innovation and boost digital competencies at Finnair.

SLUSH 2016 Slush, Europe’s leading start-up event, takes place in Helsinki, November 30 to December 1. This year’s key speakers include Danae Ringelmann, co-founder of Indiegogo, Chris Barton, founder of Shazam, and Niklas Zennström, co-founder of Skype. slush.org

TAKING NORDIC ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO THE WORLD TEXT BY DAVID J. CORD

Every country likes to think they have special strengths. The French have their food while the Germans have their cars. In the Nordic region we have advantages of being forerunners in energy efficiency. “It comes from our history,” explains Jan Pawli, Vice President of Granlund. “The costs of labour and energy have been high in the Nordic countries for many years. We in Granlund have long experience in helping organizations efficiently manage building maintenance as well as to optimise building energy usage.” Labour and energy costs are rising around the globe. Inefficiency in this era is not only costly but also harmful to the environment. “During 40 years about two-thirds of the costs of a building are operational,” Pawli continues. “The majority of these are staff wages, maintenance and energy costs. The software we develop is able to help owners reduce the operational costs of a building. For example, our software helped a residential building in Dubai – where cooling is so important – save 30% in three months.”

The Granlund Manager system combines energy efficiency with the maintenance of a building in a unique way. The system not only analyses and optimises energy usage and real-time performance, but it also helps to visualise energy usage, maintenance reaction times, carbon footprints and indoor air conditions, thus informing about the well-being of a building. The software also includes budgeting and approval procedures for future cost planning for buildings. The whole purpose of the system is to save money and energy. “Granlund Manager has helped to lower costs and energy usage in more than 30 countries,” Pawli concludes. “Today the interest in saving costs and energy is rapidly rising in places like the Middle-East and China. Here we can do something important for our clients and the environment by using our Nordic skills in energy efficiency.”

energy & environment

With the help of AdBlue the very adverse nitrogen oxides of exhaust fumes are turned into water vapor and harmless oxide.

The use of AdBlue additive used in new diesel cars is even easier than filling up windscreen washer fluids.

New diesel car innovation minimises exhaustion affecting breathing air

TRAFFIC GENERATED NITROGEN OXIDE (NOX) EMISSIONS ARE A SIGNIFICANT FACTOR DEBILITATING BREATHING AIR IN MAJOR CITIES. SCR-CATALYSTS IN NEW DIESEL CARS MAKE DIESEL AS DRIVING FORCE A RATIONAL CHOICE, BOTH ENVIRONMENTALLY AND FINANCIALLY.

onsumer diesel cars sold in the EU area are required to have lower emission rates from Autumn 2015 onward. Hence most of the new diesel passenger vehicles use SCR catalyst technology. This technology that has been used for a long time in heavy traffic is using AdBlue additive, which decreases nitrogen oxide emissions from air quality by even up to 95%. Nitrogen oxides generate ozone to the surface level of the Earth, that WHO says aggravates respiratory and asthma symptoms. “Cars that are equipped with SCR catalysts have automatics taking care of the administration of the substance to the exhaust system, where exhaust fumes are washed

clean. With the help of AdBlue the very adverse nitrogen oxides from the exhaust fumes turn into water vapor and harmless nitrogen”, says Yara’s Product Manager Sami Ruisma. AdBlue is a non-poisonous mixture of urea and purified water. AdBlue is added to it’s own blue-top tank, that is located in most cars in connection with fuel tank’s fill opening. The operating system of the car notifies automatically when there is a need for a refill. “Refilling AdBlue is even more easier than refilling windscreen washer fluids. The consumption of the substance is only about a liter per a thousand kilometers traveled”, Ruisma sheds light on the matter. PRODUCED BY TAKEOFF CONSULTING GROUP

“We offer AdBlue in handy and ecological filling bags, with an addition of an AdBlue filling station that can be found from Shell Tullinpuomi, where the service master will handle the refill if needed.” Choosing a new diesel car is in many ways a rational choice when you take in consideration for example lower CO2 emissions than gasoline fueled cars. “In addition, engines using SCR technology are adjusted optimally to a high torsion efficacy, which improves significantly the engine’s fuel economy. This way consumption and overall emissions are smaller than a similar gasoline fueled car”, Ruisma ends.●

Jubilee route November marks the 10th anniversary of Finnair’s Helsinki-Delhi route. Special fares to celebrate the jubilee will be available between November 1–14.

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DELHI HAVENS OF CALM Visitors to the Indian capital welcome some peace at the end of a frazzling day. We choose three favourites of Delhi accommodation. NOVEMBER 2016

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COSY AND COMFY HOMESTAY THIKANA DELHI in the leafy Gulmohar Park suburb, halfway between the international airport and New Delhi, is a ten-minute cab ride from the trendy boutiques and restaurants of Hauz Khas Village. Hosted by the ever friendly and welcoming Atul and Sheetal Bhalla, Thikana is one of the most stylish and comfortable guesthouses in town and a favourite home-away-from-home with repeat visitors. Bedrooms are spacious and tastefully decorated, the lounge areas are decorated with striking ornaments and elegant furniture, and the breakfasts are plentiful. Although there is no restaurant, guests can order in from the many eateries in the vicinity, while the rooftop terrace is the perfect place to meet other guests and enjoy a calming sun-downer.

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THE TAJ MAHAL HOTEL is a favourite luxury retreat at the heart of the mayhem. Towering above the broad and leafy avenues of New Delhi, the hotel offers sumptuous rooms, top dining, and easy access to the best markets (fashionable Kahn Market is a five-minute auto-rickshaw ride away) and attractions such as the India Gate and Old Delhi landmarks including the Jamil Masjid mosque and Red Fort. The jewel in the crown is the excellent menu at Varq, one of seven restaurants, which eschews any attempts at Indo-Euro fusion. Diners feast on creations drawing on Indian ingredients and culinary tradition. Elsewhere, the gourmet buffet offered by magnificent Sunday brunch at multi-cuisine Machan is something of a Delhi institution. Rick’s lounge bar sets a trendy pace especially at weekends with after-dinner jazz and dance. A spacious spa and outdoor swimming pool complete the list of therapeutic options. tajhotels.com

COOL AND CALM GOOD BOUTIQUE hotels are thin on the ground in Delhi, which makes Shanti Home in the Janakpuri district a special treasure. It’s a 30-minute metro trip into the heart of New Delhi from Shanti Home, but it’s worth the return journey at the end of the day to experience the tasteful, ornately decorated rooms, and the gallery of fine contemporary Indian art. Shanti Home’s ace in the hole is the Lantern Terrace Garden Restaurant on the rooftop, romantically candlelit with only a hint of Bollywood schmaltz and specialising in delicious northern Indian tandoori dishes. This is also where guests enjoy breakfast, look out across the rooftops, and watch Delhi’s morning life begin to stir. shantihome.com

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DIGITAL - NOW!

Petri Sonkeri of Check Point Software Technologies.

Companies face an information security risk

EVERY FOUR SECONDS

ON AVERAGE, COMPANIES LOAD AN UNKNOWN INFORMATION SECURITY THREAT AT FOUR SECOND INTERVALS. IN THE WORST CASE SCENARIO, THIS MAY LEAD TO STOLEN OR LOST INFORMATION OR MAJOR FINANCIAL LOSSES.

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he EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), due to take effect in May 2018, requires companies, on risk of penalty, to monitor cyberattacks and notify any loss, unauthorized disclosure of or access to personal data. As awareness of the matter has spread,the next step is to find the right solutions to comply with the requirements,” says Petri Sonkeri of Check Point Software Technologies. As the market leader in cyber security, Check Point has a comprehensive understanding of the global information security situation. The company publishes annually the Check Point Security Report, a summary of data collected and analyzed by the company on real-world cyber threats. The latest issue offers both insight into the significant growth of information security threats as well as good practices for managing the situation. “The use of mobile equipment and the number of cyberattacks targeting mobile devices are both increasing at an exponential rate. Many organizations and individuals have completely forgotten the protection of these devices. Our research shows that one in five people using a

mobile device for managing corporate data provides an opportunity for a data security breach, either through mobile malware or a hijacked Wi-Fi network,” Sonkeri points out. He states that if someone out there has not experienced a cyberattack or an information security breach yet, there are two explanations: they do not know they have been attacked or it is only a matter of time before they will be attacked. “Approximately one million new pieces of malware were detected in 2005. Last year, the same number were detected in only one day. More new pieces of malware have been found in the past two years than were found in the previous 29 years in total. These figures speak for themselves,” says Sonkeri. Information security starts with thoughtful planning. Cyber criminals are locating weaknesses in an organization’s technological infrastructure in order to hack the company and steal sensitive data. Therefore security should focus on these vulnerabilities, without neglecting the rest of the ecosystem. A security architecture needs to exist in order to protect every part of an organization - from personal computers, servers, mobile devices to PRODUCED BY TAKEOFF CONSULTING GROUP

data centers and cloud services. “As threats are developing at a rapid pace, so have the prevention methods”: “At Check Point, we invest greatly in new technology in order to keep us one step ahead of cyber criminals. The newest tools allow organizations to prevent unknown threats which antivirus or other traditional security tools are unable to detect,” says Sonkeri. ●

Five ways to improve information security 1. Educate your employees to understand the number, extent and likelihood of a cyberattack. 2. Train your employees and create an action plan for your organization: encryption, passwords, updates, etc. 3. Separate work and personal data on mobile devices using secure containers. 4. Create layered information security to cover the entire ecosystem. 5. Find out the current level of information security in your company: what are the risks and are all aspects covered? You can download or scanCheck Point 2016 Security Report at: https://www.checkpoint. com security-report/

DESTINATION NORWAY

The view over Narvik, gateway to Polar Park

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Call of the Wild Northern Norwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wolf Lodge hotel is all about lupine love.

The wolves of Polar Park are reared from birth.

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A lupine resident of Polar Park lopes past Wolf Lodge.

uxury hotels frequently boast an array of entertainment options, but there’s only one with its own fanged sideshow. Opened in December 2015 inside Arctic Norway’s Polar Park, Wolf Lodge is the world’s first high-end accommodation to be surrounded by an enclosure of wolves. Situated in the the heart of Norwegian Lapland, Polar Park is the world’s northernmost wildlife park, about one hour’s drive from the small town of Narvik. The park’s highlight is its population of seven grey wolves, all of which have been reared from birth. While the interior of the two-storey Wolf Lodge is all wooden Nordic chic, the main attraction is undoubtedly outside the building’s panoramic windows. Wolves frequently come within inches of the

glass, with overnighting guests typically treated to a dramatic chorus of nocturnal howling. Lupine encounters get even closer during the Polar Park’s so-called “wolf kiss,” when those visiting or overnighting are allowed to enter the animals’ enclosure with a keeper. While there are strict rules of engagement, the wolves are encouraged to approach and interact with the group, which often results in bouts of friendly licking. “These wolves have been reared to socialise with humans,” says animal manager Stig Sletten. “Allowing them to meet visitors is actually a good way to relieve boredom and stress. People’s views on wolves also tend to change after they’ve stayed here.” l polarpark.no / offthemaptravel.co.uk

OTHER LAPLAND HOTELS WITH A DIFFERENCE TIMO LAAPOTTI

SNOWCASTLE, KEMI, FINLAND Open from January through to April, the Kemi SnowCastle takes six weeks to construct and incorporates a 21-room SnowHotel, as well as a chapel and a restaurant. Located at the northern end of the Gulf of Bothnia, it celebrates its 21st anniversary in 2016. visitkemi.fi/en/snowcastle

ARCTIC SNOW HOTEL, SINETTA, FINLAND A stone’s throw from Rovaniemi, this hotel is carved from snow and ice, while there are also glass-roofed igloos. Facilities include a snow sauna and three lakeside restaurants. An Aurora Borealis alarm service alerts guests to Northern Lights.

TREEHOTEL, HARADS, SWEDEN Located in Swedish Lapland, this ecofriendly hotel gives guests the opportunity to get back to nature in six wellappointed treehouses. Added attractions include treks through local forest, huskydrawn sled rides and possible sightings of the Northern Lights during winter.

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Visitors to Finland are often shocked at the sauna tradition of going from the extreme heat of the sauna to rolling in the snow. But Finns are experts at extreme conditions – so much so they are world leaders at handling them.

EPEC CONTROL SYSTEMS THRIVE IN EXTREME CONDITIONS TEXT BY DAVID J. CORD

n Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland, Epec designs and manufactures control systems for mobile machines which operate in challenging conditions. They offer a total solution, from control units to project services and design. “Our controllers and displays are of top tier quality and performance, and we have easy-to-use application development and testing tools,” says CEO Teemu Raitis. “We give a perfect platform for mobile machinery manufacturers to rapidly develop reliable products for demanding applications.” When Raitis says “demanding,” he means it: Epec’s products can handle vibration and shocks up to 100 G, as well as temperatures from -40 to +85 C. Even a Finnish sauna-goer doesn’t experience those conditions.

NEXT UP: IOT AND REMOTE MONITORING Epec has a reputation as a trustworthy supplier who works with global mobile machine manufacturers. Their hardware and software have been used in Liebherr, Sandvik and Metso mining and construction machinery, Husqvarna demolition robots, Cargotec hooklifts and Ponsse forestry machines. The company also provides industrial internet of things solutions, such as remote monitoring services. Remote monitoring is quickly becoming a standard in heavy mobile machinery, thanks to its ability to optimise fleet management, improve work processes and allow preventive maintenance. Epec GlobE is a service for remote asset tracking, fleet management and monitoring. It enables remote diagnostics, machine setting adjustments and control system software updates. This helps reduce costs and minimise machine down-time. “Epec GlobE allows data from the machine to be collected to a cloud server,” Raitis continues. “The data is visualised according to customer needs. By offering the machine’s control units, the remote access unit and the cloud service we are able to offer the complete package.”

Come visit Epec in Shanghai during bauma China, the world’s leading trade fair for construction and mining machinery. From 22-25 November you can experience our new products and solutions at stand N3-461. Welcome!

BITTIUM BRINGS TOP-LEVEL SECURE COMMUNICATIONS TO MOBILE DEVICES TEXT BY DAVID J. CORD

Someone is listening. They want to read your data and see what you are doing. This threat affects everyone to some extent, but if you are an authority – a government official or corporate executive – it is quite possible that someone is specifically targeting you. “The more critical the data, the more it is sought after,” says Hannu Huttunen, CEO of Bittium. “Everyone knows the importance of national security information, but commercial data is also valuable. It is very well known that in many countries the risk of espionage either by an industrial or a governmental agency is extremely high.” Typically top-level officials use a fixed line in a secure room for critical communications. There would be huge added value to anyone who could bring mobility to that level of security. This is exactly what Bittium is doing. They have developed the Bittium Tough Mobile, a secure LTE smartphone. The phone is designed and manufactured in Finland in a controlled environment using traced and verified compo-

nents. If there is ever any tampering with the hardware the device allows a fast and easy wipe of the memory. “What sets us apart is that typically an official tries to get security through add-on applications providing software-only voice encryption,” Huttunen says. “But we combine top-level security, deeply integrated into the device hardware and device source code, with a fantastic modern smartphone.” Bittium uses the principle of security layering: maintaining the integrity of each component such as the hardware, operating system, software and data storage. To go with this Bittium also offers their Secure Suite, which provides more services like mobile device management, remote device attestation and secure connectivity through their SafeMove virtual private network. “Bittium has been developing mobile and defence technology for 30 years,” says Huttunen. “Being based in Finland is a huge advantage. Finland is known internationally for being very trustworthy and independent. It is the perfect country from which to provide these solutions.”

FINNAIR NEWS

DISCOVER FINLAND If you are interested in booking a flight and tour simultaneously, go to finnair.com/stopover. Finnair allows stopovers of up to five days.

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LAPLAND EXPERIENCE

3 x StopOver Finland picks this month

VISIT FINLAND

Suunto has created mustsee running routes for selected Finnair destinations.

World Cup Levi. Just 170 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, the award-winning Levi ski resort offers everything from sauna yoga to Northern Lights spotting, as well as World Cup Alpine skiing. (November 11–13)

EXERCISE

Suunto GPS watch or Suunto Movescount app, sync them with sports community service Suunto Movescount, and enter a chance to win Finnair Plus award points. More than 10 million points were awarded during the four-month campaign, which ended in October. During that time, thousands of active people ran for points covering more than 270,000 kilometres. One of the first winners won almost 300,000 Finnair Plus award points and is now planning to fly to Japan and run on Mount Fuji. Stay tuned for details of the next campaign.

FIS Ruka Nordic. With 25,000 spectators, 10 competitions, and 400 competitors from 30 nations, Ruka Kuusamo showcases ski jumping, cross country, and Nordic combined events over the weekend. (November 25–27) JANI SEPPÄNEN

FINNAIR PLUS and wearable tech and sports watch company Suunto have joined forces to boost healthy lifestyles with the help of innovation and digitalisation. “Our customers are increasingly interested in an active lifestyle and comprehensive wellbeing,” says Johanna Jäkälä, Finnair Vice President for Brand, Marketing & Customer Loyalty. “Together with Suunto, we are creating a new and unique way to encourage our customers to make physical activity an integral part of their lifestyles.” The first project of the on-going cooperation was “Be Active,” a campaign which encouraged participants to earn Finnair Plus award points by running. Users could simply track runs with a

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Run for points

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TRAVEL

Explore the world AS OF NOVEMBER 1, Finnair goes live with a renewed oneworld presence under finnair.com. For travellers, this means access to more than 1,000 destinations in over 150 countries across the oneworld alliance network, with easy and affordable round-the-world fares. For example, choose between a straightforward continent-based fare (oneworld

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Explorer) or a more versatile distancebased fare (Global Explorer) to enjoy the ultimate round-the-world journey. With oneworld fare products savings are up to 40 per cent compared to regular economy class tickets and up to 60 per cent off business class tickets. finnair.com

Saariselkä First Snow Cross-country

Skiing Trail Open. Many national ski teams start their season training at Saariselkä, where the start of the cross country skiing season is celebrated for almost an entire month on 200 kilometres of trails. (November 1–26)

LOMAILOA LAPSIPERHEILLE Nauttikaa yhteisestä loma-ajasta, pienten lomailijoiden riemusta ja rentouttavista hetkistä myös perheen aikuisten kesken. Tutustu uuteen Parasta perheelle -lomakokoelmaan aurinkomatkat.ﬁ/lomakokoelmat

FINNAIR NEWS

FLY NORRA Nordic Regional Airline (Norra) operates many domestic and European routes for Finnair. All flights operated by Norra have a Finnair flight number, which means more Finnair Plus points for you.

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Helsinki airport upgrades Recently chosen by Condé Nast Traveller readers as the world’s ninth best airport, Helsinki Airport is on schedule with its expansion toward the goal of serving 20 million passengers by 2020. Here’s a quick look at the West Wing under construction:

The West Wing represents some 300 million euros of the Finnish airport operator Finavia’s total investment of 900 million euros in renovations.

Chefs Sasu Laukkonen and Steven Liu discuss mushrooms in a Finnish forest.

THE DISH

Food journeys with star chefs SELECT CHINESE media were invited to Finland this autumn to experience Nordic nature first-hand with two Finnair Signature Chefs, Sasu Laukkonen and Steven Liu. Following a welcome dinner at Helsinki’s Michelin-starred restaurant Chef and Sommelier, owned by Laukkonen, the media group enjoyed an exclusive tour of LSG Sky Chefs the next morning before heading to the lush forests of nearby Nuuksio National Park. Liu, Ambassador Chef at Le Cordon Bleu in Greater China and a Master Chef China judge, was in for a surprise when

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Laukkonen picked him up at Helsinki Airport. Liu’s 5-hour stopover from Shanghai to Paris included a visit to the Nuuksio forest, where he met with the Chinese media. For most of the participants, it was the first time they had picked berries and mushrooms in a Finnish forest and enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed coffee over a campfire – along with a guest appearance by celebrity chef Liu. Link to video: www.finnair.com/cn/gb/stevenliu/en

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The first part of the West Wing to be built features a large central plaza, which is scheduled to open in late 2018. It will bring 25,000 square metres of new passenger and baggage facilities to the airport.

Used by departing and arriving long-haul passengers, the new central plaza will include facilities such as modern security control, shops, restaurants, and other services. Source: Finavia

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WELCOME ABOARD We want you to enjoy your flight. This guide contains all the information you need for stress-free travelling. We have even included tips for inflight wellbeing and entertainment. So sit back, relax and enjoy your travel experience.

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TIPS FOR TAKEOFF INFLIGHT WELLBEING ENTERTAINMENT SHOPPING SUSTAINABILITY HELSINKI AIRPORT MAPS FLEET FINNAIR PLUS FINLAND IN FIGURES

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FLY FINNAIR TIPS FOR TAKEOFF

FINNAIR in a nutshell

Established in 1923, Finnair is one of the world’s oldest operating airlines. Finnair’s route network includes 17 destinations in Asia, 3 in North America and some 74 in Europe. In 2015, Finnair carried 10.3 million passengers. More than 1.6 million passengers fly between Asia and Helsinki each year.

TRAVEL TIPS TUIJA MAKKONEN Customer Experience IT Manager “At Finnair, we offer many options to make your departure as quick and easy as possible. Check-in online and chat with one of our friendly customer service agents if questions arise. Or use Finnair’s mobile app to check-in with just your name and booking reference instead of a Finnair Plus member ID. Save time and leave the checkin to us with automatic check-in and get your boarding pass to your mobile phone. If you haven’t checked in before arriving to the airport, use a selfservice check-in kiosk. And to speed up your departure even more, use the Self-service Bag Drop desk at selected airports. Welcome onboard Finnair!” See more at finnair.com.

SAFETY

YOUR FAVOURITE TRAVEL APP DOWNLOAD FINNAIR’S app on your mobile and enjoy an even smoother travel experience. Check-in, get flight alerts, and store your boarding passes all in one place. As a Finnair Plus member, you can view your profile and points balance, and even purchase services such as extra bags or an Economy Comfort seat. You can access the app with your Finnair Plus member ID or by using your booking reference number and surname. Learn more at finnair.com.

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SAFER JOURNEY SAFETY INFORMATION is presented by the cabin crew at the start of each flight. This information is also listed on the safety instruction card in your seat pocket. Safety belts must remain fastened when the “Fasten safety belt” sign is on. For safety reasons we recommend keeping them fastened even when the sign has been switched off. Handheld devices can be used throughout the flight (including takeoff and landing) in airplane-mode. Laptops and larger devices must be stowed away during takeoff and landing, but can be used when the “Fasten safety belt” sign has been switched off.

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FOOD AND DRINK

EAT WELL

Business class passengers on long-haul flights can enjoy Signature menus prepared by chefs from top restaurants. The menus offer passengers a taste of Nordic flavours.

Foods to fuel on European flights FANCY A SNACK ONBOARD? Then take a look at the Sky Bistro menu card in your seat pocket. For a small fee, you can choose from a tasty selection of food and beverage options combining the best of Europe and Asia. Coffee, tea, water, and Finnair’s signature blueberry juice are always served free of charge on all Finnair flights.

WELLBEING

MINDFULNESS

INFLIGHT EXERCISES

Sit back and relax

These moves keep you fit while flying. Hold each movement for a few seconds and repeat five times per side.

Mindfulness instructor Aleksi Litovaara's exercises will help you feel calm and rested during your flight.

BE AWARE: The basic idea of mindfulness is that you have arrived. The aircraft is already taking you where you need to be so just sit back and relax. Watch, listen, and feel your present environment.

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LIFT

RAISE

LOWER

Lift one foot and draw circles with your toes. Reverse direction.

Lift one knee up and then lower your foot back down to the floor.

Keep heels on the floor and lift your toes upwards, then release.

Keep toes on the floor and lift your heels upwards, then release.

TACKLE ANXIETY: If you experience nervousness or restlessness, try holding an object in your hand. It will help bring your attention to that simple physical sensation instead of getting caught up in your own thoughts.

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NOD

ROTATE

TURN

Lift your shoulders up towards your ears and release.

Lower your chin slowly towards your chest and lift back up again.

Gently rotate your head from side to side. Keep your shoulders relaxed.

Slowly lower your left ear to your left shoulder and then back up again.

THINK POSITIVE: This is a good moment to choose nice words towards yourself and other passengers — if only in your mind. You can also ask yourself: what do I need right now? It may well be reading a book or getting some rest instead of working on your computer. aleksilitovaara.com

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BE ENTERTAINED AND CONNECTED

WHAT’S PLAYING

Experience the Nordic Sky entertainment system and the Nordic Sky Wi-Fi portal onboard Finnair A350 XWB aircraft.

ON SCREEN

THE NORDIC SKY inflight entertainment system is available onboard Finnair A350 flights. Not only will you stay entertained with a wide range of movies and TV series, you can stay up to date on what’s happening during your flight, from when dinner is served to updated arrival information and the local weather. With the Nordic Sky Wi-Fi portal, you can enjoy a host of fantastic services via your own mobile device. You can use the portal free of charge to access finnair.com and Finnair services such as destination information, pre-order shopping, and customer care. You can also rent a car, order a taxi, or book a tour.

Here’s how to get started: 1. Turn your device to flight mode and enable Wi-Fi. 2. Join the Wi-Fi network “Nordic Sky”. 3. Open the browser of your choice. 4. Start exploring.

Want to know more about your destination? Nordic Sky offers travel tips to make your landing even easier.

PICK OF THE MONTH Action

BEN-HUR The epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army.

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Latest films and TV series

MOVIE CAPTAIN FANTASTIC. In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father raises his kids. When he has to enter the real world, his ideas are challenged. MOVIE THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS. A terrier named Max’s quiet life is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray, who Max instantly dislikes. MOVIE THE LEGEND OF TARZAN. Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

TV SERIES MOM. Christy, a newly sober single mom, tries to pull her life together in Napa Valley, California. TV SERIES FRESH OFF THE BOAT. A Taiwanese family makes their way in America during the 1990s.

RADIO SOUNDS OF CHINA. Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the beautiful sounds of China.

PLUG IN!

Most Airbus A340 aircraft and all Airbus A330 aircraft are equipped with an electricity socket, which you will find under your seat. On the Airbus A350 aircraft, you will find a USB port located in the seatback monitor in Economy class and directly from the seat in Business class.

FLY FINNAIR INFLIGHT SHOPPING

HELLO, GOOD BUYS!

JAMES MCCABE, MENS WATCH Available online only at preordershop.fi €145 (original price €265)

PRE-ORDER before your next flight

Five reasons to kick start your holiday shopping. Check out other special offers in the pre-order catalogue. And remember you can always shop via the Nordic Sky Wi-Fi portal while onboard the A350.

CHLOÉ, EAU DE TOILETTE Available in pre-order shopping catalogue €62

FINNAIR CARRIES a wide selection of cosmetics, fragrances, gift items, confectionary, and jewellery, all of which can be purchased before your flight. On most Intercontinental flights and flights to and from destinations outside the EU, wine and spirits are available for purchase. You also earn Finnair Plus points with every purchase.

FAZER, WIENER NOUGAT Available in pre-order shopping catalogue €12.50

MIGUEL TORRES, MAS LA PLANA, CABERNET SAUVIGNON DO PENEDÈS Available in pre-order shopping catalogue €45

PRE-ORDER

for stress-free shopping

FINLAYSON, MAGIC MOOMIN MAKE-UP BAG Available in pre-order shopping catalogue €19.50

Ordering in advance is always a good idea. You can save up to 60 per cent compared to city prices. There’s no minimum order and your purchase will be waiting at your seat on your next flight! www.preordershop.fi

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AIRBUS

BETTER PLANET A few examples of Finnair’s societal involvement in action: THE UNITED NATIONS Global Compact is a corporate responsibility initiative aiming to make human rights, fair labour standards, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption core parts of the participating companies’ operations. Finnair has been a member since 2013. The airline also signed the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles in 2011.

FINNAIR has received 7 of 12 forthcoming Airbus A350 aircraft, which cut back on fuel consumption and emissions by 25 per cent.

COMMITMENT TO CLEANER SKIES THE AVIATION industry has taken a crucial step towards sustainable development with the signing of an agreement to support carbon-neutral growth. The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, put forth by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), is the result of an agreement between 191 countries. In the scheme, airlines would have to purchase carbon credits to offset for their emissions. A pilot phase will begin in 2021 with 65 countries, and in 2027 participation by most nations will become mandatory. Kati Ihamäki, Finnair’s director of corporate sustainability, says that she’s

WORK WITH US

DO GOOD Finnair makes it even easier to donate to charity. Passengers can now make a donation to UNICEF Finland when they book their flights on the Finnair website. Donations are possible in sums of five, ten, or twenty euros. Finnair also collaborates with many other environmental and humanitarian organisations.

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happy to see this milestone reached. “Finnair has been advocating the creation of a global emission reduction scheme for many years,” she adds. Finnair has set aggressive goals to reduce its own emissions, and is part of both the Climate Leadership Council and the CDP’s (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) Nordic Disclosure Leadership Index. Earlier this year the airline was awarded “Prime” status in the 2016 Corporate Responsibility Review of OEKOM Research, a sustainability rating organisation.

FINNAIR was one of the first airlines in the world to receive an IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification; this environmental management system is a set of processes and practices that enable an airline to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency.

THE AIRLINE supports the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) goal of zero emissions trading scheme. Finnair is dedicated to reducing its carbon dioxide emission revenue as much as 20 per cent per tonne-kilometre from 2009 to 2017. Another ambitious goal is to reduce the total amount of de-icing fluids by 40 per cent from 2006 to the end of 2016.

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Members of Finnair Plus can onate points to the following d charities at finnairplusshop.com: • The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation • The Association of Friends of the University Children’s Hospitals • The Cancer Society of Finland • The Finnish Red Cross • UNICEF Finland • The Baltic Sea Action Group • Hope • WAU ry

FINNAIR CONDUCTS an annual employee well-being survey, participates in campaigns promoting equal opportunities at the workplace, and places a strong focus on occupational safety and continuous training.

IN 2015 FINNAIR joined the Climate Leadership Council, an initiative bringing together leading Finnish businesses to combat climate change and foster business eco-technologies. The airline is also included on the CDP’s (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) 2015 Nordic Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI), which comprises organisations that have scored within the top 10 per cent in the region in their efforts to disclose carbon emissions and energy data.

FLY FINNAIR HELSINKI AIRPORT

HAPPY LANDINGS Arriving and departing Helsinki Airport

PASSENGERS at Helsinki Airport can use the 30 automated border control gates. Fifteen of these are located in the departure hall. The Finnish Border Guard’s automated border control helps serve growing passenger volumes at Helsinki Airport. EU, EEA, Japanese, and Swiss nationals with biometric passports can take advantage of the automated border control gates. Other foreign nationals, who are exempt from the visa requirement and hold a biometric passport, may also use the automated border control upon departure. This service is available for Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealand, South Korean, and U.S. citizens. The automated border control is monitored by a border guard ensuring secure border crossings. Please note that passengers travelling with an infant, baggage trolley or wheelchair must use the manual border control lane.

AUTOMATED BORDER CONTROL Place your passport with the info page face down on the reader. Please wait while your passport is being read for biographical and biometric data. When the scan is complete, the gate will open. ヘルシンキ・ヴァンター空港シェンゲンエリアでは、入出国審査の際に自動化ゲートをご利用頂けます。対象となるのはICパスポートをお持ちのお客様です。

대한민국 전자여권을 소지한 승객께서는 유럽에서 한국으로 입국 시, 헬싱키 공항에서 자동출국심사 서비스를 이용 하실 수 있습니다.

① パスポートの顔写真ページを読み取ります。該当ページを読み取り機の上に置いて下さい。個人情報と生体認証データを読み取ります。

우선, 전자여권의 사진 페이지를 인식장치에 올려주시기를 바랍니다. 이 과정에서 여권정보가 시스템에 자동 인식됩니다.

② ゲートが開いたら中に入り、右を向いて下さい。パスポートの顔写真と照合します。バックパック・帽子・眼鏡などは外して下さい。足跡マークの上に立って画面を正面からまっすぐに見て下さい。 ③ 二番目のゲートが開いたら、入国審査官のカウンターにお進み下さい。パスポートを確認した後、入国または出国スタンプを押印致します。シェンゲンエリア居住許可証をお持ちの方は、入国審査官にご提示下さい。

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첫 번째 게이트가 열리면 안으로 들어가 오른쪽에 위치한 카메라로 안면인증을 거치게 됩니다. 이후 마지막 게이트에서 출입국관리 직원의 출국확인도장을 받으시면 됩니다. 보다 간편하고 빠른 본 자동시스템의 많은 이용 바랍니다. 대한민국 전자여권은? 2008년 8월 25일 이후 발급된 여권으로 표지 하단부에 전자칩과 안테나가 내장 되어 있는 여권입니다.

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Enter through the gate and turn right. Please remove your backpack if you’re wearing one and stand on the footprints on the floor. Remove your glasses and hat. Stand still and look directly at the screen keeping your face visible. The camera will compare your facial image with the biometric feature scanned from your passport. Wait until the second gate opens. The border check for EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals is completed when the gate opens. Other foreign nationals must move towards the border guard, who will check your entry stamp and mark your passport with an exit stamp.

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FLY FINNAIR HELSINKI AIRPORT

WELCOME TO HELSINKI AIRPORT HOW TO TRANSFER Check your gate and departure time on the airport monitors. All Finnair and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) departures are located in the same terminal. If you do not have a boarding pass for your connecting flight, please contact the transfer service desk. Most passengers transferring from non-EU countries to EU countries must go through security and passport control. Please note that liquids are restricted in carry-on baggage. If your baggage has not been checked through to your final destination, collect it from the baggage claim area and go to check-in and security control. AUTOMATED BORDER CHECKS are available to passengers with biometric passports. The service is available for Australian, Canadian, EEA, EU, Japanese, New Zealand, South Korean, Swiss, and U.S. citizens. See more information on page 85.

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FINNAIR TRANSFER SERVICE desks in Helsinki Airport T2 terminal are ready to help you with any inquiries related to your connection flights.

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BUS CONNECTION The Finnair City Bus to the Helsinki Railway Station leaves from Terminal 2 every 20 minutes, stopping also at Terminal 1. Travel time is about 30 minutes. Price: €6.30

CHECKING IN Checking in to your Finnair flight is easy. You can save time by checking in at a self-service kiosk at the airport, online 36 hours before departure, or by text message. For flights to the US, online check-in opens 24 hours before departure.

TRAIN CONNECTION The Ring Rail Line connects Helsinki Airport to downtown Helsinki. There is direct access from the corridor between T1 and T2 terminals to the train station by two lifts and three escalators.

FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS In case a flight is delayed or cancelled, Finnair will make every effort to keep you updated. Please make sure that you have provided Finnair with your email address and phone number.

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SHOP

SERVICES AND FACILITIES SHOP SHOPPING Receive special offers for airport services when you show your Finnair Plus card. You will recognise our partners by the Finnair Plus symbol. Helsinki Airport features more than 30 shops and boutiques and various restaurants and cafés.

WIRELESS INTERNET Helsinki Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport. CHILDREN Children’s playrooms offer videos, microwave ovens, and baby care facilities. NON-SMOKING Smoking at Helsinki Airport is prohibited outside of designated smoking rooms.

SHOP

FLY FINNAIR HELSINKI AIRPORT WALKING TIME GATE 24–30: 7 MIN

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LOST AND FOUND Restaurant & Deli Fly Inn

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INQUIRIES Lentäjäntie 1 (next to T2, street level) Open Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 and Sat 09:00–15:00 Tel 0600 41006 (1,97€/min + local network charge)

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13 LOUNGE FINNISH SAUNA EXPERIENCE Get a little steamy and enjoy a real Finnish sauna. The sauna is open every day from early morning until midnight in the Finnair Lounge in the non-Schengen terminal between gates 36 and 37. Anyone can access the lounge for only €48 unless travelling in Business Class or holding a Finnair Plus top-tier loyalty programme card, which automatically entitles you to lounge service.

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FLY FINNAIR FLIGHTS WITHIN EUROPE KARTAT Great Circle Estimated FROM HELSINKI AMSTERDAM ALANYA/GAZIPASA ALICANTE ARRECIFE ATHENS BARCELONA BERGEN BERLIN BIARRITZ BILLUND BRUSSELS BUDAPEST CATANIA CHANIA COPENHAGEN CORFU DALAMAN DUBLIN DUBROVNIK DÜSSELDORF EDINBURGH EILAT EKATERINBURG FRANKFURT FUERTEVENTURA FUNCHAL GDANSK GENEVA GOTHENBURG HAMBURG HERAKLION IBIZA INNSBRUCK KAZAN KOS KRAKOW LAS PALMAS LISBON LJUBLJANA LONDON MADRID MALAGA MALTA MANCHESTER MENORCA MILAN MINSK MOSCOW MUNICH MYTILENE NAPLES NICE OSLO PALMA DE MALLORCA PAPHOS PARIS PISA PRAGUE

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Great Circle Estimated Distances Flight km Times

Flight Times

1525 02:35 2722 03:45 3034 04:25 4518 05:55 2490 03:40 2632 03:55 1112 03:30 1123 02:00 2581 03:45 1060 01:50 1651 02:40 1481 02:20 2636 03:45 2756 03:50 895 01:40 2329 03:25 2639 03:40 2030 03:10 2027 03:00 1512 02:25 1717 02:40 3457 04:45 2098 03:05 1543 02:35 4578 06:05 4310 05:45 768 02:00 1994 03:00 785 01:25 1172 02:00 2777 03:55 2897 04:00 1701 02:35 1521 02:30 2620 03:45 1186 02:00 4700 06:10 3369 04:50 1713 02:40 1863 03:10 2950 04:25 3357 04:35 2822 04:15 1817 03:00 2688 04:05 1953 03:05 740 01:25 876 01:40 1577 02:30 1471 03:35 2283 03:25 2202 03:25 766 01:30 2777 04:00 2898 04:00 1900 03:05 2093 03:20 1322 02:10

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PREVEZA PULA REYKJAVIK RHODES RIGA RIMINI ROME SALZBURG SAMARA SANTORINI SKIATHOS SPLIT STOCKHOLM ST. PETERSBURG TALLINN TARTU TEL AVIV TENERIFE NORTE TENERIFE SUR VARNA VENICE VERONA VIENNA VILNIUS VISBY WARSAW ZAKYNTHOS ZÜRICH

2397 03:25 1865 02:55 2429 3:50 2668 03:45 382 00:55 1993 03:00 2235 03:25 1592 02:30 1698 02:35 2660 03:40 2353 03:30 1956 02:55 400 01:00 301 01:00 101 00:30 245 00:50 3230 04:25 4691 06:10 4745 06:10 1911 02:55 1847 02:55 1903 02:55 1462 02:30 633 01:15 481 01:25 940 01:40 2526 03:55 1781 02:45

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BANGKOK 7912 09:45 BEIJING 6325 07:55 CHICAGO 7139 09:15 CHONGQING 6736 08:40 DELHI 5229 06:50 DUBAI 4537 05:55 FUKUOKA 8060 09:30 GOA via Dubai 6739 10:15 GUANGZHOU 7693 09:30 HAVANNA 8718 12:05 HÔ CHI MINH CITY (Saigon) 8510 10:50 HONG KONG 7821 09:35 KRABI 8350 10:20 MIAMI 8342 11:10 NAGOYA 7780 09:40 NEW YORK 6626 08:45 OSAKA 7751 09:30 PHUKET 8312 10:05 PUERTO PLATA 8417 11:15 SAN FRANCISCO 8724 10:45 SEOUL 7050 08:40 SHANGHAI 7410 09:05 SINGAPORE 9272 11:30 TOKYO 7849 09:45 XIAN 6421 07:50

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AIRBUS A350-900 Number 7+ 12 on order Seating capacity 297 Length 66.8 m Wingspan 64.75 m Cruising speed 903 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 13,000 m AIRBUS A340-300 Number 2 Seating capacity 257 Length 63.6 m Wingspan 60.3 m Cruising speed 870 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 12,500 m AIRBUS A330-300 Number 8 Seating capacity 289/263 Length 63.6 m Wingspan 60.3 m Cruising speed 870 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 12,600 m AIRBUS A321 (ER) Number 11 Seating capacity 196–209 Length 44.5 m Wingspan 34.1 m Cruising speed 840 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 11,900 m AIRBUS A320 Number 10 Seating capacity 165 Length 37.6 m Wingspan 34.1 m Cruising speed 840 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 11,900 m AIRBUS A319 Number 9 Seating capacity 138 Length 33.8 m Wingspan 34.1 m Cruising speed 840 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 11,900 m EMBRAER 190 Operated by Norra Number 12 Seating capacity 100 Length 36.2 m Wingspan 28.7 m Cruising speed 850 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 12,300 m

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FLY FINNAIR FLEET A350

TIME FLIES! Finnair is the first European airline to fly the A350 XWB aircraft. October marked the one year aniversary with the A350 fleet. Enjoy this recap of our “baby’s” first steps.

CELEBRATING THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF

#A350FINNAIR FINNAIR SAW SEVEN A350’S IN OPERATION. FOLLOW THE STORY

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FINNAIR HAS FLOWN 15,356,000 KM WITH ITS A350 FLEET, WHICH EQUALS FLYING AROUND THE GLOBE 383 TIMES.

FINNAIR HAS CARRIED A TOTAL OF 534,000 PASSENGERS AND 28,000 TONNES OF CARGO WITH THE A350’S.

. FINNAIR HAS FLOWN TO 17 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ON 3 CONTINENTS.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU HAVE ENJOYED THE FLIGHTS!

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

FUN FACT The wing cover of the A350 XWB is the biggest single civil aviation part ever made from carbon fibre.

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FINNAIR’S A350’S FLY ON AVERAGE 14 H PER DAY.

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Newest addition to our #A350Finnair destinations: Singapore!

FINNAIR’S A350 operates routes to the following long-haul destinations: Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. More destinations to come!

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FINNAIR PLUS RENEWED FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM

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A world of benefits for frequent flyers

THE FINNAIR PLUS PROGRAM allows you to earn both tier points and award points when travelling with Finnair or a oneworld airline and from services provided by Finnair Plus partners. As a Finnair Plus member you get instant access to valuable benefits including:

· A head start on special flight sales · Exclusive members prices on offers · Earn and use points on Finnair, oneworld, and partner airline flights · Earn and use points on numerous worldwide partner services

RENEWED FINNAIR PLUS With our latest changes, it’s easier to reach tier membership. You can also enjoy simpler ways of earning and using points for Finnair flights. Read more about the changes: finnair.com/plus

DID YOU KNOW? JOIN FOR FREE by filling in the Finnair Plus form attached to this magazine or online at finnair.com/plus

NEW WAYS TO USE POINTS AS A FINNAIR PLUS MEMBER you can use your Finnair Plus award points for additional Finnair services such as seat selection, meals, and extra baggage payments online. The number of points you pay depends on your flight and the chosen service. You can pay for additional services at the time you book your reservation, or later through the Manage Booking tab. finnair.com/plus

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FINNAIR PLUS RENEWED FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM

FINNAIR PLUS MEMBERSHIP

FINNAIR PLUS TIERS AND BENEFITS JUNIOR Children aged 2–17 can join the Finnair Plus Junior program. The points earned can be spent on award flights as well as for fun reward items. BASIC · Flights awards · Additional baggage charges with points · Extra services for flights with points · Partner service purchases with points · Waiting list priority based on tier SILVER · One extra bag (max. 23 kg) free of charge · Finnair lounge access* · Priority Lane · 10% points bonus · 10% discount on F innair tax-free purchases outside of the EU * Chargeable from August 1, 2016

All tier benefits are valid on Finnair flights (AY operated and AY marketed)

GOLD · Special baggage free of charge · Travel class upgrades · Finnair and oneworld Business Class and Frequent Flyer lounge access + 1 guest · Priority Lane · 15% points bonus · 10% discount on Finnair tax-free purchases outside of the EU PLATINUM · Gold card giveaway · Special baggage free of charge · Travel class upgrades · Travel upgrades for family members · Finnair and oneworld Business and First Class and Frequent Flyer lounge access + 1 guest · Priority Lane · Points do not expire during tracking period · 25% points bonus · 10% discount on Finnair tax-free purchases outside of the EU

Remember to keep your Finnair Plus card with you at all times to make sure you don’t miss out on opportunities to earn points!

EQUIVALENT ONEWORLD TIERS Finnair Plus oneworld Basic --Silver Ruby Gold Sapphire Platinum Emerald

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FINNAIR PLUS NEWS THIS MONTH

TIPS FROM FINNAIR’S CUSTOMER LOYALTY TEAM Kirsi Koskinen, Manager, Loyalty Revenue and Partnerships

TOP UP YOUR FINNAIR PLUS ACCOUNT NEED A FEW extra Finnair Plus award points for that dream getaway? Whether you’re a few points short of an award flight or travel class upgrade, you can buy points to reach the rewards you want faster. You can even buy points as a gift. Buying points is a handy shortcut to higher tier status.

If you are 5,000 points short of upper tier status, you can purchase 15,000 award points and convert them to tier points at a three-toone ratio. Log into your Finnair Plus account to find out more: finnair.com/plus

PARTNER BENEFITS

1. HEJ SVERIGE If you are travelling within Sweden use our new partner airline BRA. You can also earn and use Finnair Plus points when you fly with them. 2. SEE THE WORLD Thinking about an around the world trip? Check out oneworld Explorer with more than 1,000 destinations across six continents. oneworld.com 3. STAYCATION Earn Finnair Plus points with a hotel stay. Explore the latest H elsinki landmark — the Clarion Hotel Helsinki in Jätkäsaari. There’s even a rooftop pool!

GIFT GIVING WITH POINTS

NEW HOTEL PARTNERSHIP

A LIPPU.FI gift voucher opens doors to thousands of experiences. You can use Finnair Plus points to give an unforgettable Christmas present to a loved one. Buy a gift voucher at the lippu.fi online shop or at lippu.fi/finnairplus. Finnair Plus members receive special offers from a variety of events from all over Finland.

FINNAIR PLUS members earn Finnair Plus points through bookings of hotel rooms within the Nordic Choice Hotels group. Finnair Plus members can also exchange their Finnair Plus points into Nordic Choice Club points.

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finnairplusshop.com

FINNAIR PLUS TOP PICKS THIS MONTH

USE YOUR POINTS WISELY FOR THIS SEASON’S BEST! NOW YOU CAN FIND Finnair gift cards, partner services, and award vouchers as well as Finnair PlusShop brands all under the same roof. Simply login using your frequent flyer number, place your order, and pay with Finnair Plus points, money, or a combination of both. Shop for the always affordable 1,000 Point Special Offers and your Plus points can be worth hundreds of euros! finnairplusshop.com

TOP 5 PARTNER SERVICES THIS MONTH 1. ZALANDO gift voucher from €18+ 1,000p 2. HELSINKI DAY SPA €100 gift voucher €70 + 3,500p 3. VIAPLAY gift voucher €24 + 1,000p 4. ROYAL RESTAURANT gift voucher €24 + 2,200p 5. POINT DONATION to charity — 7 different organisations Gift vouchers can be redeemed with points or a combination of money and points.

1 ,000 POINTS SPECIAL OFFERS BOSE® SOUNDLINK® MINI BLUETOOTH® II SPEAKER Colour options, €260 Member offer €229 + 1,000p

SOREL CARIBOU WINTER BOOTS FOR MEN & WOMEN €150 Member offer €119 + 1,000p SOREL BOOT PAC TP FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN €99 Member offer €69 + 1,000p

HALTI GRANIITTI COAT FOR MEN & WOMEN €299 Member offer €209 + 1,000p

BALMUIR KID MOHAIR SCARF Several colour options, €139 Member offer €99 + 1,000p

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FINLAND IN FIGURES

POPULATION According to Statistics Finland, in 2015 every tenth person aged 25 to 44 living permantly in Finland were of foreign background.

FINLAND

ECONOMIC STRUCTURE

IN FIGURES

Employed persons by industry, 2nd quarter 2016 (per cent of total)

AREA • 390,906 sq. kilometres, of which 9% is fresh water; land area is 303, 892 sq. kilometres. There are 188,000 lakes. 6% of the land is under cultivation. Forests (mainly pine and spruce) cover 68% of the country. GOVERNMENT • Sovereign parliamentary republic since 1917. • The president is elected ever y six years. The current president of Finland, Sauli Niinistö took office in March 2012. The 200 members of Parliament are elected for fouryear terms. • Finland has been a member of the European Union since January 1995. ECONOMY • GDP 2015: 207 billion euros, the annual change in volume 0.5% • Annual inflation rate as of February 2016: -0.1% • Currency: Euro

Construction and energy 8%

Miscellaneous services

13%

35%

Manufacturing

14% 4% Agriculture

10%

16%

Financial and business servces

Trade and hotel

Transport and communications

GDP

46%

Other manufactured goods

23%

Forest products

17%

Food prod. and textiles

14%

Nominal

Adjusted for Purchasing Power Standard

67.400 46.800 45.400 39.600 38.200 37.000 32.800 28.700

46.900 35.500 35.400 31.600 31.200 35.900 30.300 28.700

Foreign trade 2015 exports by products by activity: 53.829 MEUR (per cent of total) Forest industry products

21.5%

Other industries

19.5%

Chemical industry products

18.8%

Metals and metal products

14.7%

Machinery and equipment

13.5%

Electronics

12.1%

*preliminary

MONTHLY TEMPERATURES IN HELSINKI 2015

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Mean˚C -0.9 0.9 2.4 5.3 9.3 13.3 16.4 17.5 13.7 6.4 5.6 3.3 Max˚C 6.0 8.3 11.1 13.2 17.1 21.9 26.9 24.6 18.9 17.2 13.4 10.5 Min˚C -14.0 -7.2 -7.5 -1.1 1.2 6.8 10.3 9.6 6.0 -3.4 -4.2 -7.1

More information: finland.fi, goodnewsfromfinland.com, findicator.fi

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Metal and engineering products

EXPORTS BY PRODUCTS

Gross domestic product per capita 2015* (EUR)

Norway Denmark Sweden UK Finland Germany France EU28

Manufacturing

Source: Statistics Finland

POPULATION • 5.5 million • Life expectanc y: men 78.2 and women 83.9 years • Average household size: 2.1 persons • L anguages: 89% speak Finnish; 5.3% Swedish; 1.3% Russian • Religion: 74% Lutheran; 1% Orthodox; 24% census register or unknown • 81% of the population aged 25 to 64 have completed upper secondary or tertiary education and 37% have university or other tertiary qualifications.

SPIRIT OF FINLAND

The four fundamental values of the sustainable development policy of Agnico Eagle are to operate safely, protect the environment, and treat the employees and communities with respect.

Responsible mining benefits the local economy

THE KITTILÄ MINE PROMOTES THE WELL-BEING OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA. AGNICO EAGLE WANTS TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR IN ITS HOST COMMUNITY.

gnico Eagle Finland Oy—a subsidiary of the Canadian Agnico Eagle Mines Limited—owns the Kittilä mine and prospects for ore in Finland and in other Nordic countries. The company launched its operations in Finland in 2006 through the acquisition of the Suurikuusikko gold deposit. The Kittilä mine is the largest gold mine in Europe, and its positive effects reach the whole of Lapland. “Mining is a way of creating and maintaining well-being in the community. Particularly in sparsely populated areas where other employment options are fewer, such as in northern and eastern Finland, mining is an important source of new professions and jobs. It attracts more tax payers to the area, which increases the tax revenue of the mu-

nicipality,” CEO Ingmar Haga explains. The Kittilä mine employs 440 people around the year, which makes it one of the largest employers in Lapland. More than 50% of the employees live in Kittilä and about 90% hail from Lapland. The total number of personnel, including contractors, is 800. The other major industry in Kittilä, tourism, employs approximately 1,100 people. “The operations of Agnico Eagle generate more than EUR 11 million in revenue for Finnish society every year in the form of income, property and community taxes and royalties. Approximately five million euros remain in Kittilä,” Haga says. “Central Lapland is one of the best locations for ore prospecting in northern Europe. We should use the immense geologic potential we have,” Haga continues. PRODUCED BY TAKEOFF CONSULTING GROUP

It is not only about the company, its employees and gold deposits, but also about people, families and homes Inka Mella came to work at Agnico Eagle as a seasonal worker one and a half years ago and now lives permanently in Lapland. She liked working at the Kittilä mine and decided to apply for an extension of her contract. She had good merits as an employee, and the employer selected her for the job. The junior environmental engineer enjoys working at Agnico Eagle: “This is a really diverse job. The different environmental permits and regulations keep me busy. It’s great to have a job for which I was trained.” “It’s not easy to find employment here in the north. Luckily, the Kittilä deposit is large, which gives me a fair sense of job security,” Mella says. ●

Elegance is an attitude Mikaela Shiffrin

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