What is happiness? It’s a question that has vexed humankind for millennia. Marketers would have us believe it’s the latest phone, watch or handbag. Self-help books prescribe everything from stoicism to nihilism. One country that appears to have figured it out is Finland, which has topped the World Happiness Report rankings for the past eightContinue reading “Searching for contentment in the world’s happiest country”
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The unsung Nordic foodie capital
“Shall we sit outside?” asks guide Heather Domeney. “It’s a lovely day.” Originally from Tasmania, Domeney has lived in Helsinki for 23 years and has clearly adapted to the Nordic climate. While not actually raining, it’s so misty I can barely see the other side of the harbour. Still, it’s the ideal weather for aContinue reading “The unsung Nordic foodie capital”
Rob McFarland 