Ready set,snow

Ready set,snow

There's no shortage of magical Christmas adventures around the world,writes Julietta Jameson.

Book wisely to share the wealth

Book wisely to share the wealth

Tourism in poor countries does not always bring benefits to local communities. Here's how to make sure your money stays where it is needed.

  • byJane E. Fraser
Fine dining with Finnish

Fine dining with Finnish

In the hands of innovative chefs,Finland's local ingredients come into their own at new Helsinki restaurants,writes Leisa Tyler.

Mavericks on the Baltic

Mavericks on the Baltic

Dugald Jellie explores Finland's oldest city,a culture hotspot and maritime centre set in mediaeval streetscapes.

Hunting the aurora

Hunting the aurora

A wonder of myth and mystery,the northern lights are desperately elusive,writes Shaney Hudson. But patience has its rewards.

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For those about to baroque

For those about to baroque

Michael White nominates Europe's most affordable and laid-back classical music festivals in the northern summer.

Wild spirit of Christmas

Wild spirit of Christmas

Dugald Jellie discusses frequent-flyer points and global warming with Santa in a magical grotto near the Arctic Circle.

Railway trips to dine for

Railway trips to dine for

Ah,the romance of long-distance train travel ... Ute Junker shares her experiences of carriages and cabbages.

Overnight to the Finnish line

Overnight to the Finnish line

Helsinki and other transit hubs are offering more ways to get to Europe.

  • byDugald Jellie
Naked planet:going nude around the world

Naked planet:going nude around the world

Maybe it's something in the water,but when Ute Junker heads overseas her clothes seem to fall away with her inhibitions.