While Finnish winter staples such as hearty stews keep us warm during the cold months, we prefer our summer food to be light, fresh and easy to prepare.

With an archipelago of more than 40,000 islands running along much of its coastline, Finland is an island-hopping paradise in the summertime.

Slow your pace and head out for time travels in the little artisan villagesof Finland - all with a surprising and intriguing past.

The Finnish Archipelago Sea holds more than 50,000 islands and skerries, many of which are inhabited year-round. Rosala, one such island in the Turunmaa archipelago, is home to around 140 permanent residents. The community is tight: there are currently only eight pupils enrolled in the local school. However, the …

In a country of such abundant forests, Finland has been built mostly from wood all the way up to the last century. Still dotting the countryside today exist entire wooden towns that sit nearly as they did hundreds of years ago. A visit to one of these historic places is like entering a living time capsule into Finland's past.

Every skateboarder is an explorer, and finding new spots to skate, film and photograph is an essential part of the sport. Our culture is also deeply visual, so the more exotic and rare the spot, the more appealing it is. This led our crew of six on a voyage …

How do you get a holiday within a holiday? Hop on a cruise ship leaving Finland for a round trip to Sweden, Estonia, Russia, or sail the beautiful Finnish coastline. Eat, dine, be entertained and get a taste of what the Finnish cruise lines and neighbouring countries have to offer.