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November is here. Time to get our winter clothes from the closest and start preparing for the winter. ❄️
* In Finnish, November is called 'Marraskuu' which means 'month of the death'. Trees drops their leaves as nature is prepares for the winter. Luckily, we have plenty of evergreen trees in Finland like pine and spruce. 🌲

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Our last but not the least reason to choose Taiga Times: personal connections. 🙏 For us it is important that every guest will get personal attention with the guide and feel safe. 😌 Our trips never exceed 8 persons - small groups make for meaningful connections. 🤝 Read more about us and our excursions from our website (link in bio ☝️).

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Happy Halloween! 🎃🕸️🕷️
We are celebrating 'Kekri' in Finland this time of the year, which you could say is the cousin of Halloween. It used to be that Kekri was a celebration for end of the harvest and the beginning of a new year. On the night of Kekri it was believed that the dead could roam the earth as ghosts and people would carve turnips like pumpkins to ward of the bad spirits. 👻🌚🎃
Also, 'kekripukki' (male) and 'kekritär' (female) used to go door to door asking for food (no one can be hungry on Kekri, otherwise next harvest season will be poor) and if they didn't get anything they could do tricks. 🧨 Hmm, sounds familiar...😉 👻 How will you spend your Halloween? 👇

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We have launched a new excursion called Nature at night. 🌚 This adventure after dark takes place on a well-maintained nature trail with only our flashlights in hand! ✨ After a short walk we will make a fire to barbecue snacks and enjoy the heat of the campfire. Sipoonkorpi National Park has many nocturnal inhabitants. The most notable being the Eurasian eagle-owl who is especially active in the few hours after the sun has set. 🦉 Read more and book your own night excursion from our website! (Link in bio ☝)

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We have hand-picked our destinations to give you the most authentic Finnish nature experience. 🌱🍃
* At Taiga Times it is vital that our guests will see and feel authentic Finnish wilderness. We have chosen our locations so that you will experience unspoiled forest and beautiful landscapes. 🌲
There are no tour busses where we go and most days you will see only a few people and the wildlife which inhabits the area. 🌿🌳
* Read more about us and our excursions from our website (link in bio ☝️).

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There is still plenty of beautiful days left to be spent outdoors. 🍂 As autumn ends and winter arrives, the days become colder and there is always an excuse to stay inside. 🙊
Spending the next 6 months cozied up on your couch, drinking hot chocolate, and watching Netflix sounds pretty good right? 😏 It is all too easy to get stuck indoors, remember to spend the day outside every once in a while and enjoy the fresh air! 🍃🌿🌱

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"Just before the death of flowers,
And before they are buried in snow,
There comes a festival season
When nature is all aglow." 🍂
- Author Unknown

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We are always looking for ways to reduce our impact on nature and support the local community. ♻️🌿👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Sustainability is one of our principals and is strongly involved in every excursions and decisions we make at Taiga Times. 🌱 We want to protect our environment so future generations will have a chance to enjoy this beautiful nature. 😌 Read more about us and our excursions from our website (link in bio 👆).

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Good thing it's been raining - nature loves it and so do we. 🌲💚
* Did you know that 97% of Earth's water is salty sea water which is for the most part useless? That's why rain and snow are crucial to life on Earth. 🌧️🌍
* Rain clears the air, allows plants to grow, adds humidity, eventually fills streams, rivers, lakes, and does many other great things! 🌧️🌿🌫️🌱
* Plants, animals and we humans depend on water. So next time when it's raining, don't feel down, feel greatful and joyful! 🙌 Wear a rain coat and go outside: you will smell the fresh air yourself and feel relaxed! 😌 We offer raincoats for our guests in case of rain, so you will always enjoy our nature excursions. 🙏

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Autumn provides a magnificent playground for the young and old alike. 🍁 As children we often spent our Octobers throwing leaves in the air and jumping into the piles our parents neatly raked.
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As adults we often explore the outdoors while pursuing our hobbies as hikers, photographers, bird watchers.. Or by throwing leaves in the air and jumping into the piles. 😉 Share your favourite way to enjoy October! 👇

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