Nordic living Archives - Wild Nordic Roots

Inside the sauna, with the picture window showing the field and trees in the distance.

My Nordic self-care day: Trying an outdoor Finnish sauna in England

ByHelen 10.09.202510.09.2025

Last week, I needed to recharge and unwind, so I decided to do a bit of Nordic-inspired self-care: an outdoor Finnish sauna (in England!). I’ve seen a few outdoor saunas popping up and have been wanting to test how they stand up to the traditional experience. So, I booked myself in for a lunchtime visit…

Two bowls of freshly-picked blueberries and raspberries.

Blog | Michael's diary

Michael’s diary: The rhythm of late Summer in Finland

ByMichael 21.08.202521.08.2025

Michael’s diary captures a week of rain, fishing, and berry picking in Finland. A glimpse of slow living, family, and Nordic summer.

Michael wearing his new outdoor workshirt in an open field surrounded by the woods.

Blog | Michael's diary

Simple living in rural Finland

ByMichael 15.08.202518.08.2025

Michael’s diary: Week Four Monday It’s been a little over a month since I arrived at my cousins place. Time really does fly. I know the saying well, and yet, it comes as a surprise nonetheless. I’ve gotten accustomed to the lifestyle here, to a degree. It is simple living, and it’s growing on me….