Finland is not only sauna, Silbelius and salmiakki. Not just land of the midnight sun and PISA world champion. Finland has unique beguiling landscapes, a lodge place for polar lights, more nature and mobile phones than people, eight seasons and so much snow and mosquitoes that they could export.
Nevertheless, the Finns belong to the happiest and most satisfied peoples in the world. The reasons explained in the book, also why the country is full of charming extremes, why kaamos is more than darkness, why cheese squeals, tango always in minor and stars made of eggshells, this treasure trove of Tarja Prüss, radio and TV journalist and passionate photographer with Finnish roots tells about Finland secrets.
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Finland? The land in the far north, where the winters are cold & dark, the summers short & mosquito-infested & the people so silent as rare. ALL NOT TRUE!
111 REASONS to LOVE FINLAND tells of the unique sea and forest landscapes from Helsinki to the polar circle , spectacular nature such as Northern Lights & Midnight Sun, unexpected encounters with Finns, Sami & Reindeers, gives personal insights into mentality & lifestyle. Not a travel guide, rather a travel seducer.
Stories from the land of sauna inventors, myths from the Lapland homeland of Joulupukki. A tribute to a small, proud nation, who remain silent in three languages.
A declaration of love to the most exotic country in Europe with the last indigenous people, the most oblique birds and the most crazy competitions. A very personal selection of favorite reasons, a treasure chest for newcomers to Finland, a surprise gift for Finland connoisseurs.
TARJA PRÜSS, * 1969, is a radio and TV journalist and a proven expert on Finland. As a passionate photographer with Finnish roots, she has been touring the whole country for several years and is writing about her experiences and encounters on her Finland blog - together with impressive photos: www.tarjasblog.de. Loves coffee, potkukelkka and licorice.