Category Archives: Kuopio – Sister City

So much more to say about Finland!

I returned to Minneapolis yesterday, and my “brain is full” of so many wonderful memories of Finland. I got to know friends I made during my previous trip to Kuopio in February 2008 much better, and I made some terrific … Continue reading

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Kuopio to Savonlinna: An Amazing Cruise

I know few people who love boats more than my father, Donn … a sailor at heart who spent the years he farmed in Northern Minnesota talking about boats, ships and all things Maritime. Just a few years ago he … Continue reading

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Scenes from an open air Finnish theater …

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Dog Days of Summer

When you travel with an ardent dog lover like Lisa Goodman (left), you start to notice everything related to dogs wherever you go. And while we have seen some beautiful dogs here in Finand, there are far fewer here than … Continue reading

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Puijo Tower views in Kuopio

“Puijo hill is the famous landmark of Kuopio, and the ridge of Puijo is among the most popular recreation areas of the city. The hill is 150 meters high, has an observation tower on its peak and is situated close … Continue reading

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