People can be divided into two categories. Some love big cities, the constant hustle and bustle, morning subway rides, and developed infrastructure. But for others, that kind of life is pure torture; they’d prefer the predictable life in the countryside to any bustling metropolis. That’s exactly what the…

While some dream of escaping from the provinces, others without much thought exchange city life for a peaceful existence far from skyscrapers, noisy highways, and perpetual rush. Today, I want to tell you just such a story. A few years ago, a young family from Helsinki surprised all…

This triangular house is nestled in Lapland, standing alone amidst the forest. For miles around, there is not a soul in sight, and even the residents of the nearest settlements (which are a 20-30 minute drive away) are unaware of the existence of this woodland gem. “In this…

This 1920s-built house sits in the quaint Finnish town of Heinola, home to approximately 18,000 people. Once owned by the father of the renowned Finnish singer Irwin Goodman, the house has a rich history. The oldest part of the building was constructed in 1925, and decades later, in…