/Suljettu/ Language: Finnish. Meaning: Closed. The only Finnish word I learned, because I saw it written fu*!ing everywhere. "You've chosen the worst day of the year to visit Helsinki," the receptionist cheerfully greeted me as she checked me into my hostel. Such a warm welcome. Unfortunately, I later learned, she was right. I arrived to Helsinki on Friday, June 19, Midsummer's Eve. The Nordic countries go all out for Midsummer, or the celebration of light, falling around the summer solstice. And when I say all out, I mean it's a downright exodus from city to countryside. Most everyone in Finland [...]The post Midsummer in Helsinki: A 600,000 Person Exodus appeared first on A Thing For Wor(l)ds.
