Hello it’s Vivian again. đ 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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So the journey to Kainuu and Kuhmo finished; I blew the opportunity. Based on my information about that location, I assume my friends had a fantastic trip. Indeed, after reading their writings on Kuhmo, I believe that they had some insight for this literature place!!!! Literature in the corner!!!! Kuhmo’s literary tour is intended to…
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All of us have our own cultural heritage, and here in Finland, it is a lot different than for example in Portugal or in Vietnam. The differences make us richer, and when meeting new people, I love learning about them and their cultural heritage. It is also an important thing for me as a tourist,…
Read moreKalevala is one of the most important books in Finland, is a work of epic poetry compiled from Finnish oral folklore and mythology by Elias Lönnrot. To know more about Kalevala and the literary scene in Finland, DPT18 is travelling to Kainuu region to discover and analyze the current state of the tourism industry in…
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How are you doing, guys? Finland has entered autumn, the most beautiful and romantic season of the year, the city has turned into a nostalgic tone. What are you waiting for? Why are you wasting your time doing nothing? It is now the right time to find something historical and literary in this country to…
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Hello everyone it is me Ricky again. How are you doing? I hope you have been keeping up well with your dream and stay healthy during this time. Today, I will share with you a cultural creampie come from Finland, the national epic Kalevala, and where it was born – Kuhmo. So, what are you…
Read moreExploring Kainuu – A quiet and peaceful destination with many stories unfolding The trip begins next week! We will discover Kajaani and Kuhmo. Our goal is to learn more of their literary tourism. A good literature example is Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. I can’t wait to know more! The Spot-lit project and the study…
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The Finnish epic, Kalevala, has many stories and itâs well-known, therefore it is a great tool to use when developing literary tourism products and experiences. Tourism companies can for example develop small Sampos as memorabilia, take the tourists for walks through nature with VĂ€inĂ€möinen or even create smithing classes by Ilmarinen. If you are still…
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Tourism as a lifestyle or addiction ? You probably noticed that after the one trip you are dreaming of a new one. But how to define the line between traveling becoming a lifestyle or addiction? I think that is where it started. Hi! My name is Liisa and I am from Siberia. My very…
Read moreWelcome and shout out to all the DPT18 out there! My name is Khoa and let me tell you how Finland and I have gotten into our âcoincidentâ destiny.
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