Blue Wings Fair issue May-June 2018 by Finnair_BlueWings

BLUE WINGS

Fair issue 05 / 2018

MAY–JUNE 2018

BLUE WINGS

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Our secret to joy was recently named the world’s happiest country, according to the 2018 World Happiness Report, which ranked six variables: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom to make life choices, freedom from corruption, and generosity. That top position follows on the heels of a series of meaningful accolades in recent years. Here are just a few: Finland was voted the world’s safest country in the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017; it’s the most stable country in the world, according to The Fund for Peace, Fragile States Index 2017; and the freest country in the world together with Sweden and Norway by Freedom House, Freedom in the World 2018. These rankings remind me of how well we have it in the Nordic countries and how privileged we are when it comes to overall wellbeing and quality of life, which are inextricably linked to joy. As Finnish philosopher Frank Martela says in an interview in this issue: “I like to say that happiness is what happens when you’re busy doing meaningful things.”

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Contents May–June

Philosopher Frank Martela ponders happiness (p. 36)

Authentic fare of Amsterdam (p. 25)

Finland’s new wave of holiday homes (p. 16)

Dream

Keep your curiosity alive

G LO BA L PU L S E

From audiobooks to hummus

FINLAND

Functional luxury villas

AG EN DA

Fun to be had this summer

PA R I S

Dreamy day near Notre Dame

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Explore Think beyond the box

3 6 PR OFI L E

Frank Martela on a meaningful life 3 8 JAPAN

Follow Kyushu’s pottery trail 44 CONVE R SATI ON

Finnish designer networker

The curiosity of Linda Liukas

25 A M ST ER DA M

47 CHI NA

Dutch delicacies

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The Ultima dining experience in Helsinki (p. 14)

Moganshan mountains: the new eco hub

Cycling ambassadors

3 2 PR O D U C T I N S PI RATI ON

California vibes

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Contents May–June

Fly Create

The world of Finnair

82 FI NNAI R SE RVI CE S

Celebrate accomplishments

83 84 86

5 8 N EW YO R K C I T Y

The mocktail scene gets creative 67 F I N L A N D

Wellness meets nature in Hanko 72 I N V EST I G AT I O N

Life after retirement 78 Q & A

Meet a cocktail blogger

What’s new Fly the short northern route FI NNAI R PLUS Frequent flyer rewards SHOPPI NG Wish list from the Finnair Shop MY FI NNAI R Passenger stories SKY FOOD Culinary options in the air W E L L NE SS Comfortable flying E NTE R TAI NME NT Stay connected STAFF TI PS Eco-smart travel HOL I DAY SAMPL E R Best of Greek islands SUSTAI NAB I L I TY Flying green FL E E T Modern fleet at your service MAPS Helsinki Airport and destination check-list FI NL AND FACTS Fascinating figures

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87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 98

Booze-free beverages in NYC (p. 58) Hanko’s iconic bathing huts (p. 67)

The new “it” destination Lisbon (p. 80)

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Eco-smart tips for travellers (p. 90)

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Global pulse Inspiration and ideas from across the network

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Trending treats

SAVOURY TO SWEET celebrates International Hummus Day, 24 hours of eating hummus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert! Although mainly known as a savoury dip, the spread traditionally made from cooked mashed chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and olive oil is trending as the new sweet treat. Leading the way, Delighted by Hummus has created a series of sweet spreads made from chickpeas by swapping in ingredients such as cinnamon and whole vanilla beans for garlic and lemon. Now how about some vanilla bean, snickerdoodle, or brownie batter hummus?

BRIGHT IDEAS

GET YOUR COFFEE FIX T H E WO R L D is awash with stuff that’s broken but doesn’t need to be thrown out – it just requires a pair of handy hands to fix it so that it’ll be good and functional as new. Enter the global network of Repair Cafés, free meeting places for repairing things together. In each official Repair Café, there’s a range of tools and materials available to help fix items from clothes and furniture to bicycles, toys, and electrical appliances that would otherwise be headed for the garbage dump. Many of the cafés also have expert volunteers on hand, with specific repair skills in a variety of fields. The Repair Café network just marked a major milestone with its 1,500th café opening in Guérande, France. Martine Postma, who organised the first Repair Café in Amsterdam in 2009, thought up the original idea.

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PHOTOS ISTOCK, DELIGHTED BY DESSERT HUMMUS

MAY 13

GOOD LISTENING

As May marks audiobook month, Blue Wings managing editor Amanda Soila shares her top picks.

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2 . B AR CE LONA

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The Nix by Nathan Hill is a funny and moving debut novel about a son who sets out to find the mother who left him as a child. The book eloquently captures Chicago at historical turning points.

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón is a captivating masterpiece set in a magically fascinating historical Barcelona that follows a boy’s quest to uncover the city’s postwar secrets.

The Cormoran Strike series by David Galbraith (actually JK Rowling) follow a private eye called Cormoran Strike in crime novels set in the intriguing world of contemporary London.

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App of the month

COOL COUSINS Blockchain-based Cool Cousin – named as one of Mashable’s “7 Can’t Miss Apps” – lets travellers connect with locals for on-demand insider advice about what to do and see at a destination. Locals, known as cousins, offer the personalised tips and the mobile app allows travellers to choose their cousins based on interests, age, and gender.

FUTURE FOOD

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Health tech

Helsinki’s newest restaurants, Ultima, founded by two of Finland’s top chefs, Henri Alén and Tommi Tuominen, promises to be a global pioneer in high-tech, hyper-local food production when it opens its doors on May 15. Ultima is ahead of the curve, as diners can – quite literally – see their meal growing around them. The restaurant, located in the centre of Helsinki, houses a hydroponic growing system, aeroponic potato tubes, and a mushroom-growing statue that doubles as a work of design. “Finns are very willing to experiment with food. They are radical, even,” says Alén. One of the main ideas behind Ultima, in cooperation with Sitra, the Finnish innovation fund, is to test how effectively the circular economy can work in a restaurant in an Arctic country.

Finnish health tech company Oura Health has just won the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design for its new range of Oura rings. The company, based in Oulu, Helsinki, and San Francisco, produces one of the world’s first wellness ring and app that analyses sleep, activity levels, daily rhythms, and the physiological responses in the body.

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Off the beaten path

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Simple luxury meets functionality in the villas of Anttolanhovi.

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hile modern Nordic cottages are regular favourites on the pages of design magazines, it’s still a rarity to see one of these minimalist wonders in real life. And, as many holiday homes in Finland rely on the safe charm of log cabins and farmhouse aesthetics, it is even rarer to find one that serves as a hotel. “Traditional” was also the first option when the Anttolanhovi wellness village decided to expand its lodgings on Lake Saimaa. In the end – luckily – they decided to take things in an edgier direction. The fresh design of the wooden lakeside villas is based on two winning entries by young architects in an architectural competition.

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While both concepts embrace their environment and boast strikingly modern design, the outcomes are quite unique. The villas by Emma Johansson hug the surrounding nature and are nearly invisible when approached by road, while the airy, sunny interiors open directly onto the lake. Rather than blending in, the six semi-detached hillside villas by Timo Leiviskä stand out proudly against the backdrop of the forest, shining like bright beacons in the night. Finnish design and art is prominent in the décor of the villas, in details from Iittala cups to Ilmari Tapiovaara chairs. “We wanted simple luxury that connects functionality and comfort with the surrounding nature,” says Ella Savolainen of Anttolanhovi. The evergreen pine forest is also the reason why the location attracted visitors in the first place. The main house was built in the late ’70s as a facility for patients suffering from respiratory illnesses, as pine cleans the air and is easy on the lungs. Today, the soothing effects of the forest are still the biggest draw of Anttolanhovi and its villas, which are popular especially among visitors from the busy cities of Japan, China, and Spain. 

PHOTOS AMANDA SOILA, ANTTOLANHOVI

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BATTLE OF THE BEANFEAST Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican military victory, and Denver proclaims their celebration as the US’s largest. In its 31st year, the community parade features low-rider and classic car shows, Chihuahua races, three live music stages, traditional folklorico dance, and a taco-eating contest.

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MEDIEVAL MAGIC PR OVI NS Those in medieval costume enjoy reduced entrance to the Provins Medieval Festival, France’s biggest re-enactment of 12th and 13th century Fairs of Champagne. The 35th edition features craftsmen, musicians, merchants, acrobats, and jesters who entertain visitors for 48 hours.

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Île Saint-Louis, Paris France IT WAS A lazy end of July day in the historic 4th arrondissement of Paris where so many stories and memories are made. A 24-hour layover was more than ample time to experience the true essence of Paris – to enjoy a walk along the banks of the Seine River, bordered by Belle Époque buildings, and admire the weathered hues of their intricate façades. What a delightful surprise to find such serenity in this bustling city. There are oases of calm everywhere, if you just look.

– Jasmin Rauha, Finnish photographer based in southern Finland

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Wise craft

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Local talents to watch

Martta Louekari at the National Museum wearing Vuokko Nurmesniemi.

Style connector makes waves, you can rest assured that Martta Louekari is somewhere behind the scenes. As founder of Juni, a PR agency specialising in design, Louekari is on a mission to put Helsinki on the map as an alternative fashion capital. “The level of creativity in Finnish fashion is amazing, but you have to be loud to get noticed. I help to build networks and win Finnish brands the visibility and respect they deserve internationally,” says Louekari. Raised by architects in an “Aalto-saturated” home, Louekari studied fine art photography in Glasgow, but soon discovered that her real talent

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lies elsewhere. “I’m better at selling other people than myself,” she says, with a modest smile. When not chasing her two-year-old son Pepe, her waking hours are devoted to organising Fashion in Helsinki, a comprehensive annual showcase of Finnish fashion taking place May 23 to 25. “We have a great line-up of international speakers appearing at this year’s fashion seminar,” she notes. Christmas 2018 will see the unveiling of Louekari’s “dream project,” the opening of a onestop Finnish fashion hub at Galleria Esplanad. “I’m very excited. Great things are happening for our brands right now,” she enthuses. 

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Inside track

Amsterdam

Authentic eats of Amsterdam The most real-deal eats and drinks in the Dutch capital come with a side dish of fascinating backstory. TEXT ANDREW MARSHALL

Market fare An unmissable foodie stop in the trendy De Pijp neighbourhood is the Albert Cuyp Markt – the biggest and most popular outdoor market in the Netherlands, operating since 1905. Over 250 stalls sell everything from fresh vegetables and flowers to a smorgasbord of Dutch specialties. Cheese stalls bulge with Gouda, Edam, and Friese nagelkaas, a clove cheese that became popular when spices were first imported in the 17th century.

The greenhouse effect The stunning glass building that houses the restaurant De Kas was built in the 1920s when it was used as the city’s municipal greenhouse. Today it retains an old-fashioned charm despite its conversion into a super-stylish eatery. Locally sourced meat and line-caught fish complement the organic vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers grown onsite. The lunch and dinner menu consist of small dishes served as individual courses, which change with the seasons depending on what’s been picked from the garden each day. >

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TASTY TRIO

Apple of my eye Situated canal-side in the Jordaan district, Café Papeneiland is a great example of a traditional bruin café (brown café), dating back to 1642. This is one of the best places in Amsterdam to sample appelgebak, or apple pie, lovingly made from a closelyguarded recipe handed down through generations. The Dutch have been making apple pie since the 1500s – it’s the extra-thick crust and filling of cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins that makes it so different.

FISHY BUSINESS Customers of all ages return again and again to the fish shop Urker Viswinkel, in the Jordaan district, which is one of the best places in town for kibbeling (deep fried cod). All fish is sourced from small Dutch boats ensuring the best quality in terms of freshness and sustainability.

In the spirit

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ALL SORTS OF LICORICE Jacob Hooy & Co began life as a pharmacy in 1743 and although it specialises in supplements, homeopathic remedies, and herbs, the best reason to visit is the excellent selection of Dutch liquorice in a variety of shapes.

SWEET TREAT Who doesn’t like pancakes? A must-eat culinary highlight of Amsterdam are poffertjes, which are sugary mini pancakes. They are best eaten with butter and powdered sugar.

PHOTOS PAUL MARSHALL, ISTOCK AND THE RESTAURANTS

Located down a narrow alleyway just off Dam Square is the amusingly named Wynand Fockink, Amsterdam’s best proeflokaal (tasting house). Specialising in the country’s trademark spirit, jenever – a fiery, juniper-flavoured drink similar to gin, the tasting house barely looks a day older than its 1679 origins, where antique bottles perch on crooked shelves and old wooden barrels line the walls. Jenever is traditionally served neat in a tulip-shaped shot glass filled to the brim. 

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Wheels of fortune A shared love of fast bikes made three friends start the coolest bike shop in western Finland. TEXT ELENA SULIN PHOTOS HANNES REPO

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einäjoki in western Finland is best known for its summer festivals, which attract over half a million visitors annually. The city is also a hotspot for entrepreneurs, but one among the 600 local businesses proudly stands out: a brightly coloured hipster bike store called Cycli. A shared love of speed and fast bikes brought together the three owners, Heikki Kulmala, Tuukka Kuosmanen, and Tapio Roiha, who got the venture going after the local sports goods store closed down. With room on the market for new players, the boys jumped at the chance of making their dream come true and running their own store. With three years’ experience now under their belt, the trio recently upgraded to a 550 square metre space with a café and repair shop. “Our store has a fresh look, but our core business is still mountain bikes (MTBs). Hipster wheels like Pelagos account for only ten per cent of sales, while the rest is pure MTB,” says Roiha.

Cycli also hosts a café and repair shop.

5 X B I KI NG T HE WILD WEST

“RIDE, WORK, LOVE” Cycli caters to the growing number of bike enthusiasts in the area. According to Roiha, the triathlon boom has done wonders for the business, but the real “market disruptor” has been the growing wellness trend. “People are starting to take better care of themselves, and nothing is better for you than biking,” he explains. “Our clientele includes plenty of former runners and cross-country skiers who prefer biking because it places less wear and tear on the joints.” >

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The shop is pure MTB and offers everything needed for a ride.

bottle and warm clothes. Weather in Finland is unpredictable at the best of times. 2 . STAR T: Cycli has everything you need for your bike tour. 3 . R OUTE : 19 km around Lake Kyrkösjärvi 4. COFFE E STOP: There is a lean-to on the route equipped with toilets and campfire coffee facilities. 5. SECR E T S POT : A spooky two-storey log cabin hidden in the woods.

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Roiha knows from personal experience. “I was in a motorcycle accident and had to give up skateboarding and snowboarding. I took up biking instead and steadily my muscles grew stronger and my legs healed. Biking basically saved me.” Roiha regards biking as a meditative practice in his daily life: Ride, work, love, as the store’s slogan goes. The store’s team of local bikers are easy to recognise by their brightly-coloured lycra outfits with huge pineapples printed on the front of the jacket. The store organises weekly bike rides and welcomes out-oftown visitors to join in. Bikes, helmets, and lycras can either be rented or purchased in the store. 

Tapio Roiha thinks of biking as a meditative practice and hardly ever misses a ride.

Journalist Elena Sulin and photographer Hannes Repo travel across Finland in a selfremodelled Volkswagen Transporter t4, meeting local innovators along the way. Follow the journey in Blue Wings and Instagram (@nordicvan)!

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Meaningful matters Philosopher Frank Martela wants to stop us from pursuing happiness (p. 36). MAYâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;JUNE 2018 BLUE WINGS 35

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HOW TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE Philosopher Frank Martela believes that a meaningful life means more than happiness. TEXT AND PHOTO LAURA IISALO

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Philosopher, non-fiction author, and researcher at Aalto University and Filosofian Akatemia consultancy. W H AT I T H I N K

“Our culture’s current overemphasis on individuality is harmful as it makes us blind to the many ways our personal success, happiness, and even our selfhood is dependent on the people around us.” W H AT I H AV E L EA R N ED

“Empathy and compassion are not something we are born with but something we must teach and learn.”

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fruitful to study what makes life here is one theme central to meaningful. He sees this as mainly philosopher Frank Martela’s stemming from two things: finding work, a question he keeps ways to realise oneself, and connecting coming back to again and again: How with others. “A good life consists of to live a good life. According to the UN more than just wanting to be happy. 2018 happiness report, which ranked We want to live well according to our Finland as the happiest country in morals and we want to feel that our life the world, the Finns are certainly on is valuable. A balanced combination of to something. Based on subjective self-expression and the ability to support reporting, all Nordic countries scored others produces both wellbeing and well on income, healthy life expectancy, meaningfulness,” he says. social support, freedom, trust, and To apply this theory, generosity. Martela agrees Martela theorises that that all these indicators “Happiness it would be beneficial support both individual and communal wellbeing. happens to you to loosen the traditional hierarchical system where Martela is nevertheless when you’re one person decides and a firm believer that others obey. Instead, the key to achieving busy doing everyone should be personal happiness is to meaningful given responsibility stop chasing it. It’s all and autonomy. When too easy to believe that things.” everyone is committed to happiness will follow a mutual goal – whether after we fix certain to stop bullying, reach financial targets, aspects of our lives – buy a bigger or tackle environmental challenges – home, get a better-paid job, or enjoy a each individual can be given freedom to lavish holiday – but Martela argues that decide how to get there. When people life doesn’t work that way. “Striving feel valued they become more engaged, to constantly optimise one’s happiness which improves productivity and leads makes a person unable to be satisfied to more personal fulfilment. with anything. Chasing one personal “John Lennon sang that life is what goal after another means that we are happens to you while you’re busy constantly living in the future and working our way towards happiness, but making other plans. I like to say that happiness is what happens to you when never quite getting there – which is also you’re busy doing meaningful things,” called the hedonic treadmill,” he says. Martela concludes.  Martela maintains that it is more

According to Frank Martela, the key to achieving personal happiness is to stop chasing it.

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Escape Japan

Masters of clay

For centuries, Japan’s Saga Prefecture has been known for the delicate porcelain and chunky pottery that’s produced there. TEXT AND PHOTOS PETER WELD

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Fifth-generation ceramic artist Kozan Ichikawa, whose studio is in Okawachiyama, is a master indeed: He’s the only person in Japan to have received all three of the pottery certifications conferred by Japan’s Traditional Arts Association.

Porcelain production in Japan began about 400 years ago, when the essential ingredient, kaolin, was discovered in the hills of Saga. Except for an electric wheel, Ichikawa uses the same materials and techniques as his ancestors did.

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Late at night, by the light of a bare bulb, Kozan Ichikawa paints a delicate design on a pitcher. After firing, the greenish paint transforms into the vivid blue generally associated with east Asian porcelain.

Kazuhiko Uchikoshi worked at another kiln for more than 20 years before opening his own studio, Hinatagama, in a centuries-old barn near the coastal town of Yobuko. Here he decorates a cup with a grape motif before firing it.

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At the age of 82, Katsumi Eguchi shows no signs of slowing down. At his studio, Oyamajigama, near the town of Takeo Onsen, he uses washi (Japanese paper) to paint onto his pottery.

The earthy, chunky pottery known as Karatsuyaki has always been used to produce everyday items for Âcommon folk (while porcelain was produced for the nobility). Everywhere you eat, your food is likely to be served on Karatsuyaki.

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Nestled in a valley near Imari, the pottery village of Okawachiyama was once walled in and carefully guarded so that outsiders couldn’t get in and steal the secrets of porcelain-making. Today, by contrast, it’s a popular tourist destination.

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n a recent Cambridge study, a group of British children were shown picture cards, each depicting a common species of plant or wildlife. The researchers also showed the kids a second set of cards, each featuring a species of Pokémon character. Overwhelmingly, the children aged eight and over were better at identifying Pokémon species like Beedrill, Weedle, or Bulbasaur than natural organisms such as oak trees, weasels, or badgers. In his essay Badger or Bulbasaur – have children lost touch with nature? British writer Robert Mcfarlane expresses concern over what is happening to British children’s knowledge of nature. Their accuracy score for Pokémon was around 80 per cent, yet less than 50 per cent for real species. Mcfarlane is right in being anxious about a world where we lose our ability to express what is happening around us. We need language and vocabulary to understand who we are. But I think the problem goes beyond Weedles and weasels. The same lack of understanding and ownership is also pervasive in the realm of technology. Nature and technology are not the opposites here. It’s our own curiosity and wonder that is at stake.

Contemporary life is filled with technology. We turn on our phones hundreds of times a day, and technology is sneaking into every split-second of our lives. But how many of us can actually describe what happens in a DDOS attack, what a bubble-sort algorithm does, or how the blockchain works? The vocabulary of technology is full of “suitcase words” – they hold a lot inside but let very little out. They are easy to pass around, but rarely opened. Computers are chameleons: They can be passive and foreign or alternatively allow for endless building and creativity. Our society’s competitive advantage depends not on how well our children consume technology, but how fearless, creative, and imaginative they learn to be in creating with it. All of this requires curiosity, vocabulary, and understanding. “I believe that names matter, and that the ways we address the natural world can actively form our imaginative and ethical relations with it,” says Mcfarlane. I believe the same is true for technology. It’s the difference between understanding a hashtag and understanding hardware. So the next time you hear someone in a meeting using technology jargon, raise your hand and bravely ask: could you please explain? 

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Mystical mountain Once a cosmopolitan playground for political heavyweights, missionaries, and gangsters, China’s Moganshan National Park is turning into a hip, green getaway. TEXT AND PHOTOS DANIEL ALLEN

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A Moganshan bamboo cutter sizes up his next job.

rom the 700-metre summit of Mount Ta (Ta Shan) the sinuous foothills of the Tianmu Mountains stretch towards the horizon in a sea of velvety green. The tranquility of dawn is punctuated by the sound of bamboo cutters on the slopes below and the occasional rooster crow. It’s hard to believe this bucolic vantage point is only a two-hour drive from the urban sprawl of Shanghai, China’s most populous city. A temperate oasis, Moganshan National Park (of which Ta Shan is the highest point) is a favourite antidote to southern China’s sultry weather. Easily accessible from Shanghai and Hangzhou, it is an increasingly popular high-end hangout for the region’s burgeoning bourgeoisie, as well as a new hotspot for international visitors and young Chinese. Yet those visiting Moganshan for the first time soon discover they aren’t exactly pioneers. Once frequented by such political heavyweights as Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek, and Zhou Enlai, not to

“Moganshan became a cosmopolitan playground for the rich, the famous, and the infamous.” mention gangsters, missionaries, and Shanghai’s colonial elites, this is a place with a background as long and colourful as the sunsets. “The history of Moganshan is like Chinese history in microcosm,” says local guide Feng Zhu. “First the foreigners came, then the nationalists, and then the Communists. Today it’s everyone with the time and money.”

A STORIED PAST The first foreigners to “discover” Moganshan were botanists and birdwatchers who arrived in the mid-nineteenth century on the hunt for exotic new species. Back then Shanghai was a relatively >

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modest city, with mosquito-infested waterways and a dire need for air conditioning. Soon Shanghaibased foreign missionaries and their families were building summer villas across the area as they looked to take advantage of its agreeable climate and disease-free airs. By the 1930s more than 150 Western-style stone houses dotted Moganshan’s bamboo-clad slopes, together with a swimming pool, seven tennis courts, two churches, and even a castle. Some were occupied by Chinese bon viveurs. Even Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek honeymooned here with his beautiful wife Soong Mei-ling in 1927. Less desirable elements included the notorious mob boss “Big Ears” Du, who ran Shanghai’s opium trade with ruthless efficiency. “Moganshan became a cosmopolitan playground for the rich, the famous, and the infamous,” says Feng Zhu. “You had political leaders and European entrepreneurs rubbing shoulders with notorious gangsters and Catholic priests.” The tennis tournaments and decadent cocktail parties ended abruptly when the Chinese

Communists came to power in 1949 and evicted all foreigners. Five years after his victory Mao Zedong came to Moganshan, where he installed himself in a stone villa deep in the forest. Taking advantage of the peace and solitude, it was here he penned China’s new socialist constitution. “Moganshan was taken over by the military,” says Zhu. “And it became a secret hideaway, with tunnels and air-raid shelters for the da tudou (“big potatoes” or party elite).”

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The stables at naked Stables Moganshan’s white tea is popular for its antioxidant properties.

Guests at naked Stables enjoy locally grown organic produce.

A leading example is naked Stables, part of the growing naked Retreats chain of family-friendly China-based resorts that mix nature, sustainability, and luxury. Opened in late 2011, naked Stables’ eco-credentials are second to none – solar heating, water recycling, and composting of restaurant waste are all in-built processes here, while an organic farm and tea plantation supply guests with the freshest of produce. This is Asia’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum-certified green building hotel. “This was the first real eco-resort in Moganshan, and possibly even China,” says Marco Militzer, naked Stables’ general manager. “We have kept the environmental footprint to an absolute minimum. Nature is the most important attraction here.” And Moganshan is the ideal place to enjoy Chinese nature. Criss-crossed with trails, the lush mountainous setting is perfect for hiking, biking, and horse riding, with naked Stables also offering more sedate activities such as swimming, calligraphy, yoga, pottery, and kite flying. The locals are just as enthused about these offerings as international visitors. “There is a noticeable change in consciousness going on,” says Militzer. “More and more Chinese people, at least those who live in the city, are tired of endless concrete and pollution. They want clean and green.”

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SUPER SHOOTS On the slopes above naked Stables the bamboo forest is whispering. The morning sun filters through the densely packed canopy, throwing dappled light across the leaf-strewn floor. Neat piles of freshly cut bamboo stems lie ready for transportation. There is nothing quite like being in a bamboo forest, but Wu Zhang has seen it all before. Using a rudimentary device fashioned from an old bamboo stem, sticky tape, and a curved hook, the veteran Moganshan bamboo cutter is busy trimming the tops of mature trees. “My family has farmed bamboo here for generations,” he explains. “If you look at the stems you can see characters and numbers on some of them. The character shows who owns the bamboo, the number indicates the age.” More akin to grass than a tree, bamboo is >

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Moganshan’s most important product. While certain species of bamboo can grow nearly a metre every day, this growth only happens in the spring. Moganshan bamboo is used to make everything from scaffolding, baskets, and chopsticks to the stir fries and soups offered on the menus of naked Stables. “Moganshan bamboo is the finest in China,” says Wu Zhang proudly. “A lot of it is a variety we call mao zhu, or mao bamboo. This means ‘hairy bamboo’ in Chinese, although a lot of foreigners seem to think it was named after Mao Zedong.”

BLISSFUL BREW Tea is Moganshan’s other famous botanical product. Visitors here soon become accustomed to the sight

“Nature is the most important attraction here.”

of emerald plantations draped across the landscape like gently rippled corduroy, with some resorts offering their guests the opportunity to pick and roast their own shoots in spring and summer. Moganshan white tea (bai cha), said to be one of Mao Zedong’s favourites, is among the most famous and aromatic teas in China. The Camellia sinensis plant, characterised by its small leaves, is indigenous to the region, and can still be found growing wild across the mountainsides. White tea is the name given to the new growth buds and young leaves that are plucked before they are fully opened (it is the silver hairs on the buds that give the young leaves a white appearance). With minimal post-harvest processing, white teas are even more delicate than their green counterparts and boast higher quantities of antioxidants. “White teas from Moganshan are increasingly popular with health conscious Chinese and foreigners,” says Feng Zhu. The same could be said of this enchanting hill station itself. Cool, clean, and green, its power to reinvigorate body and mind is still as potent as in days of old. 

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The sober season New York’s booze-free scene is getting creative (p. 58). MAY–JUNE 2018 BLUE WINGS 57

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Mixologist Jane Danger serves up cocktails with an artistic twist at Mother of Pearl.

SOBER SCENE We sample imaginative offerings from four of New York’s trendiest bars where “alcoholfree” is the new cool. TEXT KAREN MACKENNA PHOTOS LINA TEGMAN

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ellness is fashionable, and mixologists from London to New York are paying attention. The trendiest bars are replacing sugary, booze-laced cocktails with sophisticated, grown-up drinks made from all-natural ingredients in a quest to unearth new flavour alchemies. And for mindful millennials who prefer to abstain, the timing couldn’t be better. In New York, creative drinks without the booze buzz are all the rage. From non-alcoholic distilled spirits and cocktails to wholesome juices, there are plenty of options for the rising sober crowd.

THE RED TOMATO Bartender Hartley Parish Tolentino and staff at Rouge Tomate are committed to sustainable, healthy eating. Hemingway’s Garden is an edgy, thirst-quenching mix of kale, pineapple, cucumber, lemon, and agave.

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Rouge Tomate Chelsea is located in a beautifully restored 19th-century magenta-coloured horse stable in the heart of midtown. Owner Emmanuel Verstraeten moved from Brussels to New York over ten years ago and founded the SPE food certification programme. Born from the Latin phrase Sanitas Per Escam, SPE translates as “Health Through Food.” Following the same philosophy, Rouge Tomate combines culinary art with nutrition and sustainability. The farm-to-table menu is veganfriendly but also features local specialties ranging from East Coast oysters to Long Island duck. The seasonal, non-alcoholic cocktail list is carefully crafted by head bartender Cristian Molino, who proudly points out that they grow their own herbs, make their own natural syrups, and harvest honey on the rooftop. “You are what you drink as well

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as what you eat,” says Molino, who became passionate about eating and drinking sustainably after the birth of his son. “You can make it better for the consumer by making it healthier.” Flavour does not take a backseat to health in the drinks at Rouge Tomate, however. The bartender’s favourite is Hemingway’s Garden, an edgy, thirstquenching mix of kale, pineapple, cucumber, lemon, and agave. The name takes a fun poke at the writer whose love affair with booze is legendary. >

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AbcV’s restorative tonics are a bit like yoga for the tastebuds.

is made with blue lotus, skullcap, kava, lime, agave, and sea buckthorn – the new miracle berry packed with vitamin C – whereas “Elevate” is a delicious and refreshing deep burgundy-coloured elixir made with rhodiola, St John’s wort, albizia, rose, black current, and tangerine. AbcV delivers an infusion of flavours that lingers on the tongue long enough to inspire a repeat visit. >

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The Pepper Keenan is one of the drinks with attitude at Mother of Pearl.

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POSTMODERN POLYNESIAN Mother of Pearl describes itself as a postmodern Polynesian restaurant and cocktail bar. Situated in New York’s bohemian Lower East Side, the pretty, tiki-themed vegan establishment draws a hip and health-conscious young crowd. Ravi Derossi is an artist who travelled the world before opening a series of culinary hotspots and bars in New York, including Mother of Pearl in 2015. An avid animal lover, he devised a veg-

etable-centric and creative menu that easily segues between lunch and a latenight snack. The Virgin Isles-inspired list of nonalcoholic drinks at Mother of Pearl are top notch thanks to mixologist Jane Danger, who began her bartending career at CBGB’s, a punk rock music club on the Bowery, and honed her skills at Nomad Hotel Bar. “Our juice-based cocktails have a nice range of something for everyone, from the classic piña colada style drink,

Chelsea Barrett’s retro florals are on theme at Mother of Pearl’s tikiinspired bar.

“It’s all about elevating the juice and adding some more interesting notes.” MI XOLOG I ST JANE DANG E R , MOT HER OF PEARL

made a bit more adult by adding Granny Smith apple juice and lemongrass, to a guava and pink peppercorn Swizzle. It’s all about elevating the juice and adding some more interesting notes,” says Danger. Her cocktails also pair nicely with sweet and sour food combinations. Eastern Spice, which contains guava, cinnamon, lime, black pepper, and seltzer, works nicely with the pea and edamame dumplings. Danger’s signature cocktail on the list is Pepper Keenan, named after the bassist in a southern U.S. heavy metal band. Made with pineapple, pomegranate, molasses, lime, bell pepper, jalapeno, and agave, it is intensely flavourful and definitely the rock star of the bunch. >

BEST BROOKLYN EGG CREAM When Gia Giasullo and Peter Freeman opened the Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain in a vintage apothecary in 2010, the queues were out the door. “Our customers came from down the street, from out of town, and sometimes straight from the airport. And the busier we got, the clearer it became that we had not just opened another new place. We had opened an old place,” says Giasullo. With the beloved century-old tradition of the soda bar all but extinct in the cityscape, they were at the forefront of a revival trend. Brooklyn Farmacy offers up traditional fountain drinks and the tastiest Egg Cream in town.

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The bones of the brownstone on Henry Street remain intact and every effort has been made to preserve the authentic feel of the charming neighbourhood establishment. The heart of the shop is the six-footlong Bastian-Blessing soda fountain. And there is a whole lot of love served up in their classic non-alcoholic drinks like the CherryLime Rickey, made with lime and cherry syrups and seltzer, and Farmacy originals such as The Pink Poodle, made with hibiscus syrup, cold seltzer, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. But the best seller of Brooklyn Farmacy is the chocolate Egg Cream. Containing neither eggs nor cream, it is the quintessential Brooklyn retro beverage, featuring an unlikely combination of seltzer, milk, and chocolate syrup best consumed immediately before it loses its fizz. Whether they keep coming for the egg creams, the ambiance, or the community, fans remain loyal to their local soda fountain. 

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F I N N - S P I R AT I O N A L GOINGS-ON From farmers markets to culture festivals, Finland leaps to life in summer with a diverse calendar of events.

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June 13-17 The 33rd Midnight Sun Film Festival brings movie buffs to the northern village of Sodankylä for a five-day cinema binge.

ART VENTURES June 17-August 31 Mänttä Art Festival offers food for thought and a feast for the senses in Finland’s premier summertime art event.

E AT Y O U R G R E E N S June 15-16 Satoa Goes Wild transforms the streets of Kuopio into an arena for sampling delicacies found wild in Finnish nature.

RUN WILD MOOMIN MADNESS June 23-25 Waltz with Stinky and light a bonfire with Snukfin at Moominworld’s Midsummer Party in Naantali.

June 16-17 The Jukola Relay in Lahti is the world’s biggest orienteering relay event, attracting more than 15,000 participants annually.

H E A LT H H U B May 31-June 1 Helsinki’s Upgraded Life Festival is the leading startup-driven health innovation event in the Nordic and Baltic regions.

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Innovative, planet-friendly eating is among the hottest food trends of 2018.

From foragers to flexitarians, Finns are piling lovelier seasonal greens onto their plates in a bid to improve their health and reduce their carbon footprint.

PICK A FLOWER Peppery nasturtium, spicy squash blossoms, and sweet dandelion buds taste as yummy as they look.

F L AV O U R S O F T H E F O R E S T Early summer is the best time to go foraging for wild herbs such as nettle, goutweed, and fireweed. Fragrant wild edibles are vitamin-rich power foods that taste great in salads, smoothies, and stir-fries. Best of all, Finland’s forests are among Europe’s cleanest. For recipes, check out The Wild Herb Cookbook by Sami Tallberg.

BUGS À LA CARTE From cricket crackers to choco-coated locusts, insect cuisine is an eco-friendly source of protein.

G R E E N E R E AT Z Climate change and the health boom are among the reasons why flexitarianism is a rising trend in Finland. “Today there are dozens of great new alternatives from pulled oats to processed beans,” says food strategist Niina Hietalahti. “And with plenty of tasty veggie street foods now available, it has become easy to say no to bulk meat.”

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SMART SEAFOOD Fight overfishing by eating more common roach, an unsung hero found in abundance in Finnish lakes.

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In winter, Koli transforms into a ski centre, whose slopes are ranked among the best in Finland. For cross-country skiing, Koli offers Finland’s longest continuous illuminated skiing track, round which the rest of the track network has been built. The illuminated track provides a chance to enjoy skiing in the dark midwinter evenings, too. Other popular winter activities are snowshoeing, winter fishing, tour skating and husky safaris. Koli also offers a variety of options for accommodation. The range is from quality hotel accommodation to cosy holiday residence.

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he Koli tourist area, situated in Eastern Finland, is particularly well known for Finland’s spectacular views and the national park. Koli is a diverse year-round tourist centre just a few hours away from Helsinki. You first come to Joensuu by plane or train, then take the Koli shuttle taxi straight on to the accommodation facility of your choice. In summer, the most popular activity is hiking. The trails of the Koli National Park range from just a few kilometres to multi-day treks. Other popular activities are canoeing, cycling, and cruises on Lake Pielinen, the fourth largest lake in Finland.

Koli freetime is a peaceful, cozy tourist centre the break sokos Hotel Koli offers a magnificent in the bosom of Koli, in a setting of beautiful setting for relaxation just as well as active nature and clean waters. Accommodation holiday-making. Contemplating the Koli hilltops options range from guesthouse to cottages. and the beautiful lake views puts one in a good, The surroundings offer diverse opportunities relaxed mood. An excellent way to relax is to for rambling amidst Koli nature. Our yard is the spend a long afternoon in Koli Relax Spa. Then, starting point for the Koli illuminated skiing top off your day with a delicious evening meal track in winter and for connecting trails to the at the Grill it! restaurant, enjoying the fantastic Koli National Park in summer. Koli views through the panorama windows. F E E L- G O O D F I N L A N D P R O D U C E D B Y F O K U S M E D I A F I N L A N D Book now: www.kolifreetime.fi Book now: www.sokoshotels.fi/koli

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Nothing says relaxation like a good steam in a hot sauna. Best of all, research confirms that sweltering heat is good for your health, helping to relieve tension, unwind muscles, and improve sleep quality. The latest trends in Finland include sauna yoga and acoustic massages performed while bathing. “The ideal sauna experience is created through the joint effect of scents, sensations, and a visual aspect,” says Carita Harju, executive manager of Sauna from Finland. “I take a sauna to relax nearly every day. It’s one of the most significant ways I invest in my own wellbeing.”

INTO THE WILD When Finns come out of hibernation, there’s no stopping them. Summer is the season for getting physical.

WONDER WHEELS A network of 72 marked national cycle routes makes biking the perfect way to see Finland.

HAPPY TRAILS Hike anywhere: Finnish law gives everyone the right to roam the forests and countryside freely.

SUPPING SEASON The stand-up paddleboard craze shows no signs of falling flat.

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Last year, Finland’s national parks had over 3.1 million visitors, marking ten per cent growth on the previous year. Clearly, something is driving Finns into the lap of nature – and that “something” appears to be the quest for better quality of life. “Research and customer surveys show that visits to national parks have clear health and wellbeing benefits,” states Päivi Rosqvist from Parks & Wildlife Finland. “Pristine nature calms the mind, prevents stress, and increases social wellbeing. The physical benefits are obvious. Not only does hiking outdoors improve your fitness, but it also lowers your blood pressure and boosts your immune system.” It has been scientifically proven that spending time outdoors improves our health by getting us moving. Without noticing it, we move around more briskly outdoors. Nature revitalises us, increases our ability to focus, and improves our mood, offering a multisensory sense of wellbeing that resonates long after we return indoors. 8

Excellent on-the-ground services make Finland’s national parks a safe, easy destination for a one-day visit from urban centres. Close to the capital, the well-marked trails in Nuuksio National Park offer a genuine taste of the wild only 45 minutes from the city centre. Further north, Rosqvist recommends Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Lapland. “There you literally breathe the cleanest air in the world. You can hike from fell to fell with just your backpack, and local entrepreneurs take your luggage to the next point of overnight stay.” The youngest of Finland’s 40 national parks is Hossa, which offers great mindfulness activities such as fishing in its many ponds. “Or, for an energy boost, try mountain biking on its mercifully flat routes. The easy-to-hike trails take you to rock paintings depicting stories of shamanism dating back thousands of years,” says Rosqvist.

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Clean air, vast forests, and excellent ground services make Finland a top spot for a healthy break.

R E L E A S E Y O U R I N N E R N AT U R E L O V E R I N V U O K AT T I Situated between the Finnish lake district and Lapland, Vuokatti offers endless options to explore Finnish flora and fauna.

Make your holiday memorable with an excursion into the wild to witness Europe’s largest carnivora in its natural habitat! The Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos) is the national symbol of Finland and can weigh up to 300 kilograms. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to photograph this awe-inspiring animal from the safe vantage point of specially designed hides. If the timing is right, you also have a pretty good chance of seeing and photographing wolves and wolverines.

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Have you ever wanted to meet a husky up close? During the summer, you can experience our “Husky Mercedes” where a team of ten huskies pull a specially adapted cart on wheels around a circuit! If your visit coincides with the autumn season, you can explore the beauty of the surrounding area on either a husky trekking tour or a husky scooter tour.

Take part in a fun lake safari on a RIB boat and enjoy the amazing scenery around Vuokatti. A guide will point out all the important sites and share interesting stories about the resort. Vuokatti also offers guided canoe and kayak trips suitable for families and beginners. Choose from a 3-person canoe or a 1-person kayak.

When the winter sports season ends everywhere else, you can find an authentic Finnish winter experience every day of the year in Vuokatti. The Vuokatti Ski Tunnel is the place to be to ski, snowboard, and snowtube 365 days of the year. And when you’re done with the snow, you can easily switch back into summer mode.

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The archipelago trail in Turku was the undisputed winner. Crossing island to island, often by cable ferry, the route attracts bikers with its stunning coastal views. Åland island between Finland and Sweden offers a wide network of easy archipelago routes and striking landscapes. The 21-kilometre route that hugs Lake Tuusula takes cyclists to historic views that inspired many Finnish painters and authors. The northern city of Oulu is best known for its winter biking, but the best season to enjoy the 730 kilometres of local bike lanes is the summer. The country route from Helsinki to the historic city of Porvoo takes cyclists through charmingly rural landscapes just outside the capital.

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A.Vogel – voimaa luonnosta Sveitsiläinen Alfred Vogel innostui jo nuorena lääkekasveista ja terveellisestä elämäntyylistä. Vakuuttuminen luonnon ihmeellisestä voimasta vei hänet elämänpituiselle matkalle luonnonmukaisen terveydenhoidon pariin sekä tutkimusmatkoille eri kaukomaihin ja alkuperäiskulttuureihin. Tinkimätön laatu on ykkösperiaatteita Vogelin tuotteissa. Rohtokasvit kasvatetaan puhtaasti, luomuviljelyn standardien mukaisesti. Luonnonvaraiset kasvit puolestaan kerätään vastuullisesti, luontoa kunnioittaen. Parhaan tehon saavuttamiseksi kasvit käytetään aina tuoreina ja kokonaisina. Esim. tuore punahattu on 90 % tehokkaampi viruksiin kuin kuivattu. Vogelin innovatiivisen kasvilääkinnän takana on pitkät perinteet ja nykyaikainen tutkimus. Tuotteiden tehon ja toimivuuden varmistavat kliiniset tutkimukset toteutetaan yhteistyössä arvostettujen asiantuntijoiden ja yliopistojen kanssa. Alfred Vogel toteutti useita pitkiä tutkimusmatkoja eri puolille maailmaa, joiden aikana hän tutustui eri maanosien kasviston aarreaittaan. Yhden matkoistaan Vogel teki 1952 Pohjois-Amerikkaan, Etelä-Dakotaan, jossa hän vietti aikaa Lakota-intiaanien parissa tutustuen heidän perinteisiin rohtokasveihinsa ja elintapaansa. Intiaanipäällikkö Black Elk kertoi Vogelille heidän pyhästä yrtistään, mo-

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A.Vogel – power from nature Unconditional top quality is one of the leading principles of Vogel products. The medicinal plants are grown in a pure environment, in accordance with the standards of organic farming. In turn, the wild plants are collected in a responsible manner that respects nature. To obtain the best effect, we always use the plants when they are fresh and in their entirety. For example, Echinacea is 90 % more effective against viruses while fresh, as compared to when dried. Vogel’s innovative herbal medicinal products stand on a foundation of long tradition and modern research. The efficacy and safety of the products are verified through clinical studies performed in collaboration with distinguished experts and universities. 更多中文信息见网页：www.vogel.fi

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Heureka’s exhibition looks to the future Take a seat in Simone’s hairdressing salon, help Laura to repair a hacked food machine, and work with Auvo to design the world’s tallest wooden skyscraper! Heureka’s new exhibition Seven Siblings from the Future focuses on Jukola, an urban utopia. What will Finland look like in 50 years’ time? Heureka’s new exhibition peeks, among other things, into the professions of the future, a food machine making synthetic food and a hyperloop train which speeds through Jukola at 1000 kilometres per hour. In Jukola, the city of the future, a farming robot grows food and an artificial intelligence follows the visitors’ moves.

“Seven Siblings from the Future represents a new kind of exhibition narrative.” The themes of the exhibition, such as wellbeing, mobility, food and housing, are examined through the seven siblings of the future. Visitors help the siblings to make choices in their everyday lives. “We want the visitors to experience the themes of the exhibition firsthand. Each of the siblings represents different values and choices, and they also see our future in seven different ways”, says Heureka’s Experience Director Mikko Myllykoski. The narrator of the exhibition is artificial intelligence Jennifer, who follows the visitors through Jukola. In this interactive exhibition, the visitors’ choices are saved into their wristbands, and at the end of the exhibition tour, each visitor receives a personal value profile. Visitors also find out which of the siblings is closest to their own values. The exhibition ends with Heureka’s robot Pepper and Jennifer giving an analysis of the future of Finland. “Seven Siblings from the Future represents a new kind of exhibition narrative. The visitor plays the lead and receives feedback about the choices he or she has made, as well as those of the other visitors”, Myllykoski explains. The exhibition aims to get people to reflect on the future, the different future scenarios and the impact each of us can have on the future through our own choices. Seven Siblings from the Future is a joint project between Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre and the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra. The exhibition is part of the official programme in honour of Finland’s 100 years of independence and of Sitra’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

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When you think of the word “arctic” you think of the freezing cold. But the Arctic is more than that. It’s the essence of Lapland and embodies the region’s nature, people, and distinct change of seasons. Kemi, a small Finnish town by the sea, offers a taste of everything Arctic from grilling sausages on an open fire to foraging for berries and mushrooms.

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Since the sea stays frozen for nearly half of the year, visitors can experience authentic winter activites such as a cruise on an ice breaker ship, rally car driving over the frozen sea, and of course snowmobiling. But when the ice and snow melt, the waters call for sailing and fishing, while the forests beckon hikers. And if you want to experience a true Finnish custom, take a traditional steam sauna followed by a dip in the sea.

Imagine sipping a cocktail surrounded by impressive ice sculptures even in the midst of summer. Well, the biggest snow fort in the world is turning into a year-round travel destination! Visitors to Kemi’s SnowCastle will soon be able to step into a wintry wonderland regardless of season. To top off your visit, a bit of pampering is in order in the luxurious spa and sauna department.

If you’re looking for that something different, book a stay at the awardwinning Seaside Glass Villas. The small one-bedroom villas are made of glass walls and ceilings and are an ideal place to enjoy a light show like no other. From late August until April you can experience the magic of the northern lights; while during the summer, you can bask in the wonder of the white nights, as the sun never sets below the horizon.

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If you have yet to experience a Finnish sauna, you simply must try one in Tampere.

Tampere is home to the Rajaportin sauna, Finland’s oldest public sauna, established in 1906. You can also try a 100 year-old smoke sauna. Two more urban saunas will launch in 2018. Laukontori sauna will be located by the Pyhäjärvi lake, and Tullin sauna will be on a rooftop – with a gastro pub in the complex. Yum!

If you’d prefer a lakeside sauna, we recommend Tampere’s public saunas by the water. Tampere has over 200 lakes, so there are plenty of places to cool off. You can go to sauna all year round – even in the winter. A sauna, a frozen lake, a hole in it; that’s all you need to understand our sauna culture, and a bit of ”sisu” too.

There are 20 public saunas in the city of Tampere and the surrounding countryside. We love our saunas – you can relax, get clean and they bring people together.

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HANKO BY THE SEA Finland’s southernmost town is fast regaining its status as a wellness hotspot. TEXT KAREN MACKENNA

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ituated on a peninsula and surrounded on three sides by the Baltic, Hanko has long been a popular seaside destination during summer months. At the turn of the last century it was renowned as a spa town for the Russian aristocracy. The Spa Park occupied the stretch of pristine shoreline that runs between Neljän Tuulen Tupa (The House of Four Winds) on Pieni Mäntysaari (Little Pine Island) and the Monument of Liberty honouring Finland’s independence from Russia in 1917. Fashionable guests would travel to Hanko for the sea air and a chance to visit the exclusive resort. The ornate 19th-century wooden villas built along the waterfront are impressive reminders of that bygone era and Hanko’s iconic bathing huts still line the beaches.

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS F O R A L L its riches, Hanko is a humble jewel at heart and its locals have always sought wellbeing in their contact with nature. Ilse Klockars runs Outdoor Happiness, an eco-tourism business that offers people a chance to experience the natural beauty of Hanko and its environs. “I think that the longer you spend in nature, the better you feel. It is easy to enjoy nature here: the forest, the sea, and the beaches; a trip through the forest calms you down and increases the feeling of wellness,” says Klockars.

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HANKO ARCHIPELAGO THE R E AR E a number of charming islands to visit in the archipelago outside Hanko. By far the most popular is Bengtskär, 25 kilometres southwest of Hanko, where you can sleep in the historic 1906 lighthouse, enjoy a homecooked archipelago meal, and relax in the wood-fired sauna. There is also a museum documenting the fierce 1941 Battle of Bengtskär between Finnish and Soviet troops. Ferries to Bengtskär leave several times a day from Hanko’s Eastern Harbour but are weather dependent.

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IN 2 01 7 Hanko saw the opening of the luxurious Regatta Spa. Perched on the smooth rocks above Tehtaanniemi Park, the spa provides an upscale wellness retreat in an exotic Nordic locale and is part of a broader complex that has transformed Hanko’s Eastern Harbour. The Regatta Hotel, designed by celebrated architect Lars Sonck and completed in 1900, was one of the original spa hotels. Recent renovations have preserved the character of the elegant Art Nouveau building and a new block of luxury flats adjacent to the hotel offer unparalleled vistas of the seascape.

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SURF’S UP D UE TO HANKO’S windswept location, the town is an under-the-radar mecca for cold water surfing. And on a good day, dozens of colourful sails dance above the water on Tulliniemi Beach while kite surfers skim the surface. Stefan Randstrom grew up in Hanko and was part of the early windsurfing scene there in the 1980s. “Tullis is a classic surf beach with wind and waves and an incredible location that’s hard to beat,” says Randstrom. Surf Club Hanko’s Matti Suutarinen believes that the area will only become more popular for surfing tourists. A new clubhouse, Oasis Hanko, recently opened to the public and offers surfers a place to chill out and warm up when they come in from the sea. 

1. For the best salmon soup in town, head to the lesserknown Hangonkylä Harbour and På Kroken eatery that boasts a relaxed café with a great patio as well as an excellent seafood restaurant.

2. Gunnarstrand is a whimsical stretch of sandy beach just east of Tulliniemi with picturesque fishing huts strung along the shoreline. The secluded spot is an ideal place to take a dip in the sea.

3. During summer months a festive Evening Market in the Eastern Harbour is held Wednesdays from 4 to 8 pm with music and colourful stalls selling antiques, local crafts, foods, and seasonal produce.

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Investigation

Retirement’s silver lining More people entering their pensionable years are sufficiently fit and active to fulfil long-cherished dreams or take new paths in life. TEXT TIM BIRD ILLUSTRATION MARIKA MAIJALA

hen Paul McCartney wrote The Beatles hit When I’m Sixty-Four at the callow age of 25, he must have thought, like most of us do at that stage of life, that 64 was an unimaginably distant landmark. He probably also thought that the idea of performing in sold-out stadia to adoring fans well into his 70s was laughable. Old age isn’t what it used to be. Not all of us are as popular or as talented as Beatle Paul, but many of us find ourselves healthier and more active than we thought we would be as the decades accumulate. Most of us will be grateful for any kind of pension that comes our way, but just as many are reluctant to use the word “retirement” to describe their status when it does. In the meantime, most people are going to have to work longer to get that pension. In Japan, for example, with the world’s highest life expectancy, the government is considering raising the mandatory retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65. Meanwhile, Statistics Finland predicts that the number of pensioners in Finland will exceed the population in the 18 to 40 age bracket by as soon as 2029.

The so-called “silver” demographic is a force to be reckoned with.

LIBERATING MATURITY “When are you going to settle down?” For those of us who grew up in the 1960s and ’70s, that was the exasperated mantra of parents to their restless children. How things have changed in a world in which nomadic retirement is a growing trend, where retirees hit the global road to explore the places they dreamed of visiting while they were slogging away at their nine-to-fives. But there are other ways to enjoy the liberation of maturity without a vast financial cushion. Take Lena Salmi, 64. With a background in journalism, she is studying for a PhD at Helsinki University, focusing on Sámi (Lappi) sports. She is also a skateboard fanatic. “I began with the longboard when I was just 57. This all began because I owned the most beautiful custom-painted bike and I worried that it would be stolen when I went swimming. Then I suddenly got it into my mind that a longboard will fit into the lockers. So I bought one,” says Salmi.

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Writing is a frequent source of fulfilment for retirees. Salmi cites a sense of community and freedom as reasons for her subsequent immersion in the skateboarding world. “I’m an older-than-usual skateboarder, and people give me high fives. The boys in skate parks – they just want to show me their tricks, and after that we’ll talk.” Skateboarding has opened doors for Salmi. “I have travelled in Sweden, Norway, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Romania, Slovenia, Russia, and Spain. Last autumn I went to Uganda and took some skateboards with me to give to Ugandan kids there.”

TEENAGE DREAM COME TRUE Guy Foster, who lives near Canterbury in southeast England, is pursuing a less nomadic dream – but one that he has had since he was a teenager. On turning 60, at the end of a 30-year career in chartered accountancy, he got round to forming the rock band he’d always been aching to put together. A gifted guitarist and songwriter, he never lost his passion for music, playing occasionally as a duo with his wife in local pubs. But the itch to form the full-blooded guitar, bass, and drums outfit known as Lawyers, Guns & Money was only satisfied when work obligations were put behind him. “I always wanted to be a professional musician but on average, accountancy pays much better,” says Foster. “I discovered that one can make a living from music but only by playing songs you don’t like in venues you don’t like. But you probably have to be more singleminded than me if you want to make a go of it. Or luckier.” His accountant career took him to small and large companies. “It’s rarely as boring as people think but not even creative accounting is quite as much fun as being a creative musician. But at least you generally know where your next meal’s coming from.” Now, however, the very fact that he is not depending on the music for income makes it more attractive. “Being in a band later in life is much easier but mainly because I’m not trying to make a

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living out of it. I still play songs I don’t much like in venues I don’t particularly want to play in but it’s not part of a career path so I can take the rough with the smooth.”

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL WORLD The advice of 73-year-old former policeman Alan Fairfax is to view retirement as a fresh new start. “When I finally retired from the UK Fraud Squad at the end of 2008 I started volunteering at my local hospital. I entered a competition by submitting a cruise review to Silver Travel Advisor and won a holiday. I couldn’t take the holiday but I became one of their travel advisors and started visiting ships on their behalf and writing about the experience. Others saw my writing and approached me to write for them. Last year I did three one-hour shows on Sky TV.” Writing of one kind or another is a frequent source of fulfilment for retirees. When Janine Marsh put her stressful job in banking operations management in the City of London behind her, she renovated an old farmhouse in France, acquired a menagerie of dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, and geese – and started blogging. Her first book, My Good Life in France: In Pursuit of the Rural Dream, was a bestseller and her blog, thegoodlifefrance.com has tens of thousands of followers. “I can’t imagine a leisurely retirement – life’s too short and the possibility to travel, learn new things, meet new people, and share with others, that’s far too precious to give up,” she says. “I am doing something that I have a passion for and I feel incredibly lucky that I can do this.” She encourages others to follow her example. “Whatever your passion is, whether it’s writing, travel, gardening, crafts, painting – there’s a way to make it more meaningful and maybe for others at a point in your life where you have the time.” Lena Salmi echoes this advice. “Don’t stay at home and think, well, that was my life. Try what you want, and if you find it wasn’t for you, who cares, you tried. You only have one life, enjoy it. You deserve it.” 

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Globetrotter On the road with a travel blogger

These coconut water Mojitos are low in calories!

London Single Malt in the making

Favourite find in London – a Negroni bar

Aperitivo cocktails in Florence

Cheers, cin cin, salud: Raise your glass Inka Kukkamäki knows what’s trending on the drinks scene around the world. H OW D ID YO U G ET I N TO B LO G G I N G

W HAT I S YOUR FAVOUR I TE S UMME R

I wanted to start my own business and combine my passion for quality spirits and travelling. Now I write about all things drinks-related for a largely female audience.

D RI NK? It’s hard to beat an Aperol Spritz. Everywhere you go in Italy you find beautiful piazzas and terrazzas with views best-admired with a drink in hand! At home I like to make a refreshing Caipiroska.

AB O U T S P I R I TS?

W H E RE D O YO U F I N D I N S PI RAT I O N ?

I’m interested in the backstory of different brands and distilleries. I like to research the process from seed to glass and I actively follow what is happening in the drinks world.

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I F YOU COUL D TI ME TRAVE L , W HE R E WOUL D YOU G O? I’d travel back to 1850s Scotland to the island of Islay. I’m fascinated by the “feud” between the Laphroaig and Kildalton distilleries.

I NKA KUKKAMÄKI

is a spirits blogger who is obsessed with glassware and is always on the lookout for new trends. onthesauceagain.com

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World of Finnair Destination of the month

LIS Lisbon

CITY REBORN

Once a forgotten corner of Europe, Lisbon has slowly emerged as an “it” destination. With a flourishing start-up culture, an attractive foreign investment scheme, and a new generation of chefs who are revamping the food culture, the Portuguese capital is enjoying a major renaissance. The best places to take it all in are the m iradouros (viewpoints) on top of the seven hills on which Lisbon was built. Finnair flies to Lisbon four times a week starting June 1.

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World of Finnair Highlights of the month

Happy anniversary routes decades have passed since Finnair’s first non-stop flights to Tokyo and Beijing. This year, the airline celebrates the 35th anniversary of the HelsinkiTokyo route. In 1983, with extra fuel tanks in reserve, the route took passengers over the North Pole. At the time, Finnair was the only airline offering non-stop flights

TH RE E

between western Europe and Japan. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Helsinki-Beijing route. Finnair was the first western European airline to offer non-stop flights between Europe and China. Today, Finnair operates two daily flights to Tokyo and one daily flight to Beijing, both flying the convenient northern route.

E-news onboard now offers customers on its longhaul flights a wide selection of digital newspapers in multiple languages, which customers can access with their own devices via the Nordic Sky portal, without purchasing an internet connection. Digital newspapers offer fresh news for every customer, while also supporting Finnair’s environmental goals by reducing aircraft weight. A reduction of 20 kilos per aircraft equates to 40,740 kilos fuel savings per year for Finnair’s entire widebody fleet!

FI NNAI R

FINNAIR ON SOCIAL MEDIA

3D printing is coming to aircraft cabin elements! We are proud to have the first 3D printed spacer soon in the cabin of our A320s. #tech #3Dprinting

FINNAIR

April Fools’! We’re bringing our Nordic customer experience to the next level! We are debuting a new Sofa Concept in Economy Class.

FI NNAI R

#regram @joonahaltia It’s sakura time in Japan. Thank you @joonahaltia for the lovely image! #hanami #Japan #A350 FE E L FI NNAI R

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World of Finnair Services

STAY CONNECTED

Fly the short northern route

FI NNAI R CHAT Finnair Live chat is available on weekdays 7 am to 10 pm, on Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm, and on Sundays 10 am to 10 pm (Finnish time).

chatbot, affectionately known as Finn, who is ready to help plan your journey via Finnair’s global Facebook Messenger account. ME E T FI NNAI R ’S

FI NNAI R APP Tap your way through your journey. Log in with your last name and booking reference or your Finnair Plus username and password.

All Finnair A330 and A350 aircraft offer Wi-Fi connections. SKY HI G H W I - FI

WITH A MODERN FLEET, extensive route network, and world-class service, Finnair offers a comfortable and convenient way to travel. Finnair is one of the world’s oldest airlines. Since then, the company has grown from a small carrier to one that is a respected member of the international airline industry. Finnair’s route network includes 19 destinations in Asia, 7 in the Americas, and 100 in Europe. In E STAB L IS H ED I N 1 923 ,

2017, Finnair carried almost 12 million passengers. And during the 2018 summer season, Finnair will operate 97 flights a week to Asia, of which 38 flights are to China and 38 flights to Japan. Finnair’s modern and ecofriendly fleet consists of over 60 aircraft, most of which are Airbuses.

W ECHAT

Scan and follow Finnair’s official WeChat account.

SMART PACKING

TIPS FOR A SMOOTH TAKEOFF

Pack too much? Avoid excess baggage fees by paying in advance for extra allowance at special pre-paid prices directly from finnair.com.

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Discover Finland

Self-service bag-drop

The Finnair app is your best travel companion. Log in either with your Finnair Plus username and password or your last name and booking reference.

Why not book a Finnair Stopover on your way between Europe and Asia! To book a stopover package go to finnair.com/stopover.

Print your bag tag at the self-service kiosk, go to the self-service bag drop, scan your boarding pass, scan your bag tag, and send your bag through.

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Liquids rule Liquids are allowed through security in containers (max 100ml) packed in a transparent resealable 1-litre plastic bag.

World of Finnair Frequent flyer program

FI N LU T A /P M IN O JO R.C I A

Finnair Plus membership THE FINNAIR PLUS program allows you to earn both tier points and award points when travelling with Finnair or a oneworld airline and award points from services provided by Finnair Plus partners.

A WORLD OF BENEFITS

WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTH?

BEST FROM PARTNERS

HOTEL ST GEORGE free by filling in the form attached to this magazine or online at finnair.com/plus. As a Finnair Plus member, you get access to valuable benefits and rewards. Earn points for flights and services and use them both at home and abroad. You can use your Finnair Plus award points for additional Finnair services such as seat selection, meals, and extra baggage payments. The number of points you pay depends on your flight and the chosen service. You can pay for travel extras at the time you book your reservation or later through the Manage Booking tab. Go to finnairshop.com to find Finnair gift cards, partner services, and award vouchers.

Book a stay in Helsinki’s ewest luxury hotel! Finnair n Plus members receive a 20% discount from the daily flexible rate. The offer includes a welcome drink in the Winter Garden, breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. Valid for stays until July 31, 2018 (upon availability).

J O IN F I N N A I R PLU S F O R

You now have the option to better protect your Finnair Plus account with two-factor authentication. When enabled, this feature adds an extra layer of security to your account and minimises the risk of possible fraud. To set up two-factor authentication, go to the Advanced login tab on the Update your Profile page and follow the instructions. To read more, log into your Finnair Plus profile.

Safe and sound You can now protect your home against break-in, fire, leakage, and other emergencies with an alarm system by Verisure – and earn at least 10,000 Finnair Plus points. Extra points are given for new orders only. verisure.fi/finnair

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World of Finnair Deals of the month

7 reasons to love finnairshop.com MOOMIN BY AARIKKA

THE FINNAIR SHOP is your one-stop shopping site to pre-order products before your flight, use your Finnair Plus points to buy Nordic design items delivered directly to your home, and use your Finnair Plus points for various Finnair Plus partner services.

Little My watch Available at finnairshop.com for seat delivery.

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€145

JOSEPH PERRIER Rose champagne Available onboard and for seat delivery at finnairshop.com.

€32

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KATE SPADE New York bag Available at finnairshop.com for seat delivery.

€158

RETAIL THERAPY

SHOPPING MADE EASY!

TIFFANY & CO. EdP, 50ml Available onboard.

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€74

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Now you can use your Finnair Plus points to pay for your pre-order products and onboard purchases! Go to the complimentary Nordic Sky portal onboard – the pre-order webshop is always open on Wi-Fi connected Finnair flights. Find the best deals on t ax-free products and enjoy special Finnair Plus offers.

World of Finnair Deals of the month

MAY–JUNE DEALS

1, O 00 FF 0 ER P

20% OFF CAMPAIGN!

MARIMEKKO

Three sweet deals. Don’t forget Mother’s Day in May – receive 20% off any purchase made onboard between May 1–14. In June, you also receive 20% off any purchase made onboard between June 18–30. And receive 20% off when you pre-order for your Finnair flight flown between June 1–30.

Lokki towel set. Two hand and two bath towels. Available at finnairshop.com for home delivery.

€89 + 1,000 p

4X WAYS TO SHOP LUMENE

ON BOARD

Shop online via your own mobile device during the flight using the complimentary Nordic Sky portal.

Lähde beauty set of two gift boxes Available at finnairshop.com for home delivery.

1, O 00 FF 0 ER P

€29 + 1,000 p

PR E - OR D E R

Pre-order online before any Finnair flight. finnairshop.com

LINNANMÄKI

HOME DELIVERY

Use Finnair Plus points to shop for products delivered directly to your home.

Redeem a “Hupi” wristband voucher with your F innair Plus points or with a combination of money and points (available at finnairshop.com).

€24.50 + 3,000 p

VOUCHE R S

Use Finnair Plus points to redeem a voucher for restaurants, hotel stays, car rentals, and much more.

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World of Finnair Flying stories

Every seat has a story

3X #FEELFINNAIR

IT’S THE CUSTOMERS who make Finnair and that’s why we’ve dedicated this page to your travel stories.

Share your Finnair moments on Instagram using @feelfinnair. If you want to be featured, use #feelfinnair.

MEET THE FREQUENT FLYER

kudrjavtsevaaanna Warm memories. @karoliinahalonen #sunset #canaryislands #tenerife #spain

M E L ANIE DOW ER

W H AT I S YO U R

HOW D O YOU STAY

Finnair Plus m ember from New Zealand

A L L-T I M E FAVO U R I TE

B USY ONB OAR D?

D EST I N AT I O N ?

Watching Netflix series.

FINNAIR P LU S T I ER

Uganda. I’d go back in a heartbeat!

W HAT I S THE MOST

Gold, since 2010

IMPRESSIVE A IRPORT? W H AT I T EM CO U L D

AV E RAGE F L I G H TS

YO U N EV ER T RAV EL

I visited 12 countries in 2017.

W I T H O U T ? My swimsuit for the hotel pool or ice swimming, either way I don’t want to miss out.

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NE X T D E ST I N AT I O N

amandalehtolaphoto #lakebled #slovenia #travel #feelfinnair

Slovenia

I love Auckland Airport with its Maori carvings, native bird song, and giant figure from Lord of the Rings. SHAR E ONE TI P TO

W H I C H F I N N A I R PLUS

COMB AT JE TL AG .

B EN EF I T DO YO U U SE

Don’t check the time back home. Live in the “now.”

Travel class upgrades. M OST ?

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markusketola Tokyo! #sakura #tokyo #japan #aroundtheworld

World of Finnair Sky food

Eat well FANCY A SNACK ONBOARD? Finnair offers a wide selection of seasonal and healthy options that combine the best of the Nordics, Europe, and Asia.

3 WAYS TO A TASTY MEAL Complimentary beverages Complimentary coffee, tea, water, and Finnair’s signature blueberry juice are always served on Finnair flights.

SI G NATUR E ME NU.

Business Class passengers on Finnair longhaul flights can enjoy Signature Menus prepared by chefs from top restaurants.

SKY B I STR O.

Pick of the month Did you know that you can use the Finnair app to pre-order a Nordic Bistro fresh meal for shorter European flights? Nordic Bistro fresh meals are just €7 or 2,300 Finnair Plus points. Pre-order at least 7 hours in advance.

Passengers on Finnair flights within Europe and the Middle East can mix and match favourite tastes from the onboard Sky Bistro menu.

FINNA

SKY BISTRIR O

CHEF OF THE SEASON awaits long-haul Business Class passengers flying from Tokyo to Helsinki when chef Rika Maezawa, Finnair’s first Japanese Signature Chef, creates her four seasons menu. Maezawa serves up vegetablecentric meals that stretch beyond the conventional boundaries of Japanese cuisine.

A TASTE SEN SAT ION

PR E - OR D E R .

Passengers on Finnair flights within Europe and the Middle East can choose sandwiches, salads, breakfast, or dinner in advance from the Nordic Bistro menu.

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World of Finnair Wellness & comfort

Onboard wellness

3X TIPS FOR CABIN COMFORT

STAY HYDRATED It is recommended to drink 250 ml (8 oz) of water every hour. If possible, minimise the amount of tea, coffee, and alcohol you drink. HEALTHIER AIRCRAFT

The Finnair A350 combines the latest technology with advanced passenger comfort features to help you rediscover the thrill of flying. An advanced HEPA filtering system changes the cabin air every two to three minutes ensuring comfort and health for all passengers. Large windows let natural light flow into the cabin and LED technology emits lighting and colours that are customised to fit the time of day, destination, or season. The noise level is 16 decibels below the standard requirement, so resting and relaxing while onboard is easy.

GET SOME SLEEP The best way to tune out is to wear an eye mask and ear plugs. Keep warm, too – have a jacket or blanket handy in case you need it.

2X COMFORTABLE UPGRADES NORDIC BUSINESS CLASS Finnair’s Business Class seats let you fully recline on your intercontinental flight. The seats transform into a 200 cm (6’6”) horizontal bed, so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.

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ECONOMY COMFORT Finnair’s Economy Comfort seating in the front of the Economy Class cabin makes intercontinental travel even more pleasurable with 8–13 cm (3–5 inches) more legroom.

GENERAL WELLBEING Try to bring something to snack on. Fruit and veggies are always a great healthy option. And remember to wear comfortable clothing.

World of Finnair Flight mode

Stay connected THE NORDIC SKY Wi-Fi portal is available on all intercontinental flights and gives you access to news, destination information, and Finnair services. You can use the portal to connect your own devices to the internet.

HOW TO GET STARTED FINNAIR APP – YOUR TRAVEL COMPANION

Get boarding passes, book flights and travel extras, view your Finnair Plus balance, and much more with the Finnair app. The app supports your Finnair journey all the way from home to your destination and back!

Turn your device to flight mode and enable Wi-Fi

Join the Wi-Fi n etwork Nordic Sky

Open the browser of your choice

Start exploring at nordic-sky. finnair.com

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WHAT’S PLAYING L ADY B I R D An affecting look at the relationships that shape us, the beliefs that define us, and the unmatched beauty of a place called home.

THE POST The first female

PE TE R RAB B I T Peter Rabbit takes over the manor house of Old McGregor when he dies, but McGregor’s nephew arrives to claim his inheritance.

THE MI DDLE The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general.

B L ACK PANTHE R Young King T’Challa is drawn into conflict with an old foe that puts his homeland Wakanda and the entire world at risk.

THE B I G BAN G T HEORY

publisher of The Washington Post, and its driven editor, risk their careers to bring long-buried truths to light.

Penny moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists.

You can purchase or redeem internet access directly from the portal.

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World of Finnair Staff tips

Biarritz is the historic surfing capital of Europe.

The Caribbean is a favourite for kite surfing.

Travel with a conscience Chief purser Elina Rantala shares her eco-smart tips for leaving a smaller footprint while travelling.

The closer you stay while travelling the more eco-smart you are. But we need to fly farther to explore the world. Did you know that Finnair A350 aircraft uses less fuel and therefore produces less emissions due to new technology?

s urfing the waves of Biarritz off the Atlantic coast, standup paddling in Chicago on Lake Michigan, or learning to kite surf in the Caribbean. One thing to remember, though. Make sure that your sunscreen is coral-reef friendly! G O O D N I G HT’S SL E E P

H IT TH E WAT ER

Active holidays are a great way to shift your perspective. For those who love water sports, try one of these:

You definitely support the local economy by frequenting the smaller hotels and restaurants while travelling. But by choosing an eco-certified

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hotel, you can be sure that your home-away-from-home is more ecological and sustainable in terms of business. THI NK B E FOR E YOU USE

Excessive use of plastic is a collective concern and every action counts – even tiny ones. Consider using cosmetics that are free of microplastics and invest in a reusable water bottle and coffee cup. We can all do our part by leaving as little behind as possible.

E L I NA RAN TALA,

Chief Purser, has flown with Finnair for 20 years. She loves to combine exploring and sports in an ecosmart way. She is also a member of Finnair’s alpine ski team and sailing team.

PHOTOS ELINA RANTALA, ISTOCK

NE AR O R FA R ?

World of Finnair Holiday sampler

Experience more with Finnair

TOP 3 ISLAND HOPS Which of these Greek islands will you visit this summer? Choose your vacation package at aurinkomatkat.fi.

SKI ATHOS. The clear waters of the Aegean Sea are ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving, and if you like, you can tailor your entire vacation around marine activities.

EXPLORE FINNAIR HOLIDAYS THE STORY OF A LIFETIME is waiting for you. Flights, hotel, unique experiences, and triple amount of Finnair Plus points can now be found from one place. Finnair Holidays is available in Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. Find your story at finnair.com/holidays.

Intriguing destinations

Triple Finnair Plus points

Finnair Holidays opens the door to the most intriguing places in the world. Choose a theme for a unique holiday experience.

You can earn three Finnair Plus tier and award points for every euro used on your Finnair Holidays experience.

Postcard perfect with its charming white and blue architecture, hidden alleyways, and magnificent sunsets.

SANTOR I NI .

Flights, hotel, and a holiday experience Finnair Holidays is an easy way to find flights, hotels, and unique experiences all in one place.

Z AKYNTHOS. An amazing island that offers picturesque beaches, a variety of familyfriendly outings, sightseeing, and shopping!

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World of Finnair Sustainability

On target for emission cuts FINNAIR’S measures to reduce emissions are at the centre of its sustainability strategy and leading the way in aviation. The targets are transparent and achievable, and in line with those set by the industry, namely to improve fuel efficiency by 1.5 per cent annually, to attain carbon-neutral growth from 2020 onwards, and to halve emissions from the 2005 level by 2050. In addition, Finnair is slashing carbon dioxide emissions by 17 per cent by 2020 compared with the 2013 level. The updating of the long-haul fleet with Airbus A350 aircraft is already demonstrating its effectiveness. In 2017 the annual target was exceeded, and emissions were cut by 6.7 per cent measured on the basis of unit-specific revenue tonne kilometres of carbon dioxide.

“Aircraft weight has a direct bearing on fuel consumption,” explains Hanna Salmi, fuel efficiency manager. “If each Finnair passenger over a single year left out one kilo of luggage, it would lead to savings of 1.166 million kilos of fuel. That represents about 20 flights to Tokyo.” Outi Merilä, who leads operational environmental management, notes, “If passengers make the right eco-smart choices when flying, they can contribute to emission cuts by as much as 30 per cent. Choose an airline with modern, fuel efficient aircraft, fly direct routes, and avoid bigger, more crowded airports.” Merilä also adds that customers can donate Finnair Plus points to help charities such as UNICEF’s Schools for Asia and the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation in Madagascar.

BETTER PLANET Finnair’s sustainability strategy is built on three principles – cleaner, caring, and collaborative. DO GOOD Finnair Plus members can make point donations via finnairshop.com to • The Finnish Association for Nature Conservation • Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) • The Association of Friends of the University Children’s Hospitals • The Cancer Society of Finland • The Finnish Red Cross • UNICEF Finland • Hope • UN Women

90+ YEARS AND COUNTING 1 92 3

1 924

Finnair, known as Aero, is founded

Finnair receives its first aircraft: Junkers F 13

1 9 47

1952

1968

1969

1980

1992

Finnair air hostesses take to the skies

Helsinki irport opens A

Finnair reveals its new logo and name change

First Finnair trans-Atlantic flight to New York City

Blue Wings launches

The Finnair Plus program is introduced

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World of Finnair Fleet

AIRB US A 35 0 - 9 0 0

Number 11 + 8 on order Seating capacity 297-336 Length 66.8 m Wingspan 64.75 m Cruising speed 903 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 13,000 m AIRB US A 3 3 0 -3 0 0

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 AIRB US A 3 21

Number 18 Seating capacity 196–209 Length 44.5 m Wingspan 34.1 m Cruising speed 840 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 11,900 m AIRB US A 3 20

Number 10 Seating capacity 165 Length 37.6 m Wingspan 34.1 m Cruising speed 840 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 11,900 m AIRB US A 3 1 9

Number 8 Seating capacity 138 Length 33.8 m Wingspan 34.1 m Cruising speed 840 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 11,900 m E M B RAE R 1 9 0

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 ATR 72 - 21 2A

Operated by Norra Number 12 Seating capacity 68/72 Length 27 m Wingspan 27 m Cruising speed 463 km/h Maximum cruising altitude 7,620 m

1 995

Finnair’s website launches

1 997

1 999

2 004

Finnair joins oneworld alliance

Arrival of irbus A320 A

Online check-in opens

2 013

Launch of Marimekko for Finnair collection

2 014

2 015

2017

Finnair celebrates its 90th anniversary

Arrival of irbus A350 A

Finnair celebrates Finland’s centenary UNDER THE

NORT HER N SKIES – 100 STORIES CELEBRATING

FLYING –

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World of Finnair Airport info

53 52

SOUTH PIER GATES 54–55

2ND FLOOR

BUS GATES 51 A–D

NONSCHENGEN AREA

FINNAIR LOUNGE FINNAIR PREMIUM LOUNGE

33 GROUND FLOOR

BUS GATES 50 A–M

Security control

NONSCHENGEN AREA

32 32a

Welcome to Helsinki Airport

2ND FLOOR

TRANSFER SERVICE 2

TRANSFER SERVICE 3

Border control

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 desks in T2.

31x 31 31a-e 30

SCHENGEN AREA

Border control

Security check

1ST FLOOR

CHECK-IN 240–270

27 GATE AREA

CHECK IN 101–114

GATE AREA

Security check

TRANSFER SERVICE 1

Security check

24 12

16 17 18 19

PHARMACY

TOURIST INFO BAGGAGE STORAGE

HE L SI NKI AI R PORT has 35 automated border control gates for travellers flying to or from destinations outside of the Schengen area. Fifteen are located in the departure hall; 15 are located in the upstairs arrival hall; another five are available in the downstairs arrival hall (for EU/EEA/CH citizens only). Passengers from the EU, EEA, CH, Japan, and South Korea with biometric passports can use the automated border control gates. Australian, Canadian, New Zealand, and U.S. citizens with biometric passports may use the automated border control upon departure only. All other nationalities must use the manned border control booths in the departure and arrival halls. Those passengers travelling with infants, baggage trolleys, or wheelchairs must use the manual control lane.

FINNAIR CHECK IN/ SERVICE DESKS 201–229

2ND FLOOR

HAPPY LANDINGS

GROUND FLOOR

FINNAIR LOUNGE

THE FI NNAI R C IT Y BUS

to the Helsinki Railway Station leaves from T2 every 20 minutes, stopping also at T1. Travel time is approx. 30 minutes. €6.30

3RD FLOOR

THE R I NG RAI L LIN E

connects Helsinki Airport to downtown Helsinki via train. There is direct access from the corridor between T1 and T2.

1ST FLOOR

WIRE L ESS I N T ER N ET

PL AY R OOM

NON- SMOKI NG

Helsinki Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport.

Children’s playrooms offer toys, videos, and baby care facilities.

Smoking is prohibited outside of designated smoking rooms.

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World of Finnair The Nordic way

Fly the short northern route FLY VIA HELSINKI and take the most direct route between Europe and Asia. Thanks to Helsinki’s location, Finnair’s northern route is a geographically convenient way between Europe and Asia. The northern route also offers competitive travel times to destinations in the US from many European cities. The Helsinki Airport is efficient, compact, and easy to navigate, making it ideal for transferring between Europe, Asia, and the US with short transfer times.

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World of Finnair

Russia

Domestic and European destinations Tromsø Reykjavik

Ivalo

From Helsinki

Iceland Kittilä Rovaniemi Kemi Oulu

Finnair Destinations New Finnair Destinations 2018

Norway Oslo Bergen

Dublin Ireland

United Kingdom London

Spain

Portugal

Madrid

Lisbon Malaga

Saint Petersburg Tallinn Tartu Estonia Latvia Riga

Stockholm Visby

Denmark Billund

Manchester

Copenhagen Hamburg

Amsterdam

Netherlands Berlin Brussels Germany Düsseldorf Belgium Prague

Gdansk

Ivalo 931 01:35 Joensuu 360 01:00 Jyväskylä 235 00:50 Kajaani 464 01:20 Kemi/Tornio 609 01:35 Kittilä 823 01:25 Kokkola/Pietarsaari 391 01:10 Kuopio 335 01:00 Kuusamo 667 01:15 Mariehamn 282 00:55 Oulu 514 01:05 Rovaniemi 697 01:20 Tampere 143 00:35 Turku 150 00:35 Vaasa 348 00:55

Lithuania Vilnius

Moscow

Poland Warsaw Kraków

Frankfurt Czech Republic Paris Stuttgart Vienna Salzburg Zurich Munich France Geneva Innsbruck Austria Budapest Hungary Switzerland Slovenia Venice Ljubljana Lyon Milan Croatia Biarritz Verona Pula Rimini Nice Pisa Split Italy Dubrovnik Rome Barcelona Ibiza Menorca Palma de Mallorca

Kajaani

Finland Kokkola Kuopio Joensuu Sweden Vaasa Jyväskylä Tampere Turku Helsinki Mariehamn

Gothenburg Edinburgh

Kuusamo

Bulgaria

Varna

Naples Greece Skiathos Mytilene Preveza Athens Kos Zakynthos Santorini

Alicante

Alanya Dalaman Cyprus Rhodes

Malta

Madeira Funchal

Chania

Heraklion

Canary Arrecife Islands Tenerife Norte Fuerteventura Tenerife Sur Las Palmas

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Alanya/Gazipasa 2722 03:45 Alicante 3034 04:25 Amsterdam 1525 02:35 Arrecife 4518 05:55 Athens 2490 03:40 Barcelona 2632 03:55 Bergen 1112 03:30 Berlin 1123 02:00 Biarritz 2581 03:45 Billund 1060 01:50 Brussels 1651 02:40 Budapest 1481 02:20 Catania 2636 03:45 Chania 2756 03:50 Copenhagen 895 01:40 Corfu 2329 03:25 Dalaman 2639 03:40 Dublin 2030 03:10 Dubrovnik 2027 03:00 Düsseldorf 1512 02:25 Edinburgh 1717 02:40 Eilat 3457 04:45

Turkey

Corfu Catania

From Helsinki

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Paphos Israel Tel Aviv-Yafo

Eilat From Helsinki

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Ekaterinburg 2098 03:05 Frankfurt 1543 02:35 Fuerteventura 4578 06:05 Funchal 4310 05:45 Gdansk 768 02:00 Geneva 1994 03:00 Gothenburg 785 01:25 Hamburg 1 172 02:00 Heraklion 2777 03:55 Ibiza 2897 04:00 Innsbruck 1701 02:35 Kazan 1521 02:30 Kos 2620 03:45 Kraków 1 186 02:00 Las Palmas 4700 06:10 Lisbon 3369 04:50 Ljubljana 1713 02:40 London 1863 03:10 Lyon 2081 03:10 Madrid 2950 04:25 Malaga 3357 04:35 Malta 2822 04:15

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From Helsinki

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Manchester 1817 03:00 Menorca 2688 04:05 Milan 1953 03:05 Moscow 876 01:40 Munich 1577 02:30 Mytilene 1471 03:35 Naples 2283 03:25 Nice 2202 03:25 Oslo 766 01:30 Palma de Mallorca 2777 04:00 Paphos 2898 04:00 Paris 1900 03:05 Pisa 2093 03:20 Prague 1322 02:10 Preveza 2397 03:25 Pula 1865 02:55 Reykjavik 2429 03:50 Rhodes 2668 03:45 Riga 382 00:55 Rimini 1993 03:00 Rome 2235 03:25 Saint Petersburg 301 01:00

From Helsinki

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Salzburg 1592 02:30 Samara 1698 02:35 Santorini 2660 03:40 Skiathos 2353 03:30 Split 1956 02:55 Stockholm 400 01:00 Stuttgart 1637 02:45 Tallinn 101 00:30 Tartu 245 00:50 Tel Aviv-Yafo 3230 04:25 Tenerife Norte 4691 06:10 Tenerife Sur 4745 06:10 Tromsø 1078 01:55 Varna 1911 02:55 Venice 1847 02:55 Verona 1903 02:55 Vienna 1462 02:30 Vilnius 633 01:15 Visby 481 01:25 Warsaw 940 01:40 Zakynthos 2526 03:55 Zurich 1781 02:45

Yekateringburg Kazan

Samara

World of Finnair

Intercontinental destinations

Beijing Seoul South Korea

Xian

China

Nanjing

Nagoya Osaka

Japan Tokyo

Fukuoka

Shanghai

Chongqing Delhi Dubai United Arab Emirates

Guangzhou

India

Hong Kong

Thailand Bangkok

Goa

Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Phuket

Krabi

Singapore

Chicago San Francisco

From Helsinki

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Bangkok 7912 09:45 Beijing 6325 07:55 Chongqing 6736 08:40 Delhi 5229 06:50 Dubai 4537 05:55 Fukuoka 8060 09:30 Goa 6328 08:50 Guangzhou 7693 09:30 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 8510 10:50 Hong Kong 7821 09:35 Krabi 8350 10:20 Nagoya 7780 09:40 Nanjing 7165 09:35 Osaka 7751 09:30 Phuket 8312 10:05 Seoul 7050 08:40 Shanghai 7410 09:05 Singapore 9272 11:30 Tokyo 7849 09:45 Xian 6421 07:50

New York

United States From Helsinki

Miami Mexico Puerto Vallarta

Havana

Great Circle Estimated distances / km flight times

Chicago Havana Miami New York Puerto Plata Puerto Vallarta San Francisco

7139 09:15 8703 11:15 8342 11:10 6626 08:45 8410 11:15 9960 12:30 8724 10:45

Cuba Puerto Plata Dominic Republic

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FINLAND FACTS Nature

188,000 lakes

75%

land covered by forests

Government

1917

Sovereign parliamentary republic

1995 area

Monthly temperatures in Helsinki (2017):

390,908 km2

Member of EU since January 1995

200 members

elected for four-year terms

Parliament

whooper swan

land used for agriculture

Population

5.5

million

Languages SÁ

President

Economy

Education

Universities

GDP

(2017*)

€224 billion

the annual change in volume 2.6%

*preliminary

88% speak Finnish 5.2% speak Swedish 0.04% speak Sámi

elected every six years; current president is Sauli N iinistö, who was re-elected to a second term in January 2018

Currency

EURO

Fun facts

71% of students who have studied beyond basic education Consumption of coffee per capita

9.9kg

12.3 l

National food: rye bread

Ice cream consumed per capita

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2,000,000* saunas

*estimate

(Feb. 2018)

*preliminary

600,000*

overnight stays by foreign travellers

SOURCE: STATISTICS FINLAND ILLUSTRATION: ANGELINA LUZHINA

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