From churches to art museums to swimming holes—Helsinki is full of wonderfully designed, thoughtful subterranean spaces. But why? This year’s Finnish Hobbyhorse Championship was held in Seinäjoki, Finland. And a good time was held by all. [H]ere in Toronto we’re busy studying how to jam more beds into already-cramped shelters, while over in Finland — where innovation is more than just another word for privatization — they’ve managed to virtually end homelessness. OK, so the Finns are more generous and just shell out a lot more to help the homeless, right? Actually not. The Finns are simply smarter.” The World Happiness Report is out with its latest country rankings. Here’s a look at the countries that topped the list—and what the world’s happiest country can teach us about how to find joy: Reading, coffee, and saunas.
Helsinki: The City Where Life Happens Underground
Why, yes! Finnish hobbyhorsing is a “thing”.
How Finland Virtually Ended Homelessness
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2020-06-22