Is Kuhmo a Literature Tourism Destination?

When searching on the internet, Kuhmo develops as a lovely literary tourism destination. However, going through my classmates’ blog posts on their actual experiences with Kuhmo, it does not appear to have the atmosphere of a literary tourist destination. Follow me on my blog and I’ll show you the highlights of my friend’s tour in…

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My brief experience living in Rovaniemi!

Hello there, after two years of living and working in Rovaniemi, I’d want to share my brief experience with you! Thank you for taking the time to read this story with me. I’m Frey, and I’m coming from Vietnam.

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Kainuu, is it worth a visit?

Hello, it’s Leslie here again 😉 I believe that DPT18 had had an amazing trip to Kainuu region. Unfortunately, I didn’t have chance to participate in the study tour due to Covid-19 pandemic. Indeed, after having done some researches about the destination on the Internet and having read classmates’ blogs, I would like to share…

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Kuhmo Tourism – Nature vs. Literary

Hello it’s Vivian again. 😜 Last month, I had a chance to go on a study tour to Kainuu region including Kajaani and Kuhmo. This study tour was a part of Spot-lit project organized by Lapland UAS. Since this trip focused on developing literary tourism, I almost forgot the nature blessings of this city. Thus,…

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Kalevala – The hidden gem of world folk-epics

Have you ever heard Lord of the Rings? Yes, that famous Lord of the Rings. J. R. R. Tolkien, the author, was greatly influenced by the Finnish national epic Kalevala. He also based elements of his Elvish language Quenya on Finnish language. So why you have never heard of it? Let’s explore this hidden gem…

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Kainuu, an uncertain future

After our trip to Kainuu I discovered a region unknown for me. Closer to the border with Russia, an area with their own history, stories and culture. Kainuu region is trying to get more tourist through the year and the literary tourism could be a solution. The story and the places are there, ready to…

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Kainuu: A land of possibilities

I had the fortunate opportunity to take part in a trip to Kainuu region in the beginning of October 2021. The purpose of this trip was to examine the literary tourism products and practices in the region. The theme for a majority of these products was the Finnish epic Kalevala. The epic is a collection…

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Why Everyone Loves Tainan?

Tainan, as the ancient capital of Taiwan, attracted more than millions of tourists coming to enjoy the historical atmosphere and the famous cuisine of this amazing city. The unique historical identity and the scenery of the streets are extremely special in the small country. The city had rich stories to share with everyone who come…

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