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…