Being an ex-pat in Finland is an eye-opening experience. However, coming from a different culture from a tropical country, the change is big. It takes time to adapt to the Finnish lifestyle. Read how our Filipino contributor felt about his move from the warm and crowded country to the peaceful North. In the article, he describes the differences between Finnish and Filipino culture and his experiences with Finnish life.
We made a road trip from Helsinki to Tromso via Finnish Lapland. Together, we drove thousands of kilometres but the experience was still rewarding. In this article, we share practical road trip tips and introduce sightseeing of Kilpisjärvi and Tromso. Read the full story.
In the summer of 2020, we drove our car to a ferry and headed to Mariehamn in the Åland Islands. Even though we spent less than 12 hours on the islands, we saw a lot. Read the story of how we planned a good itinerary for the day trip.
We had a great day trip from Helsinki to Old Porvoo which is truly an amazing destination in Finland. Read our article about things to see and do in Old Porvoo.
Vantaa is a city in Southern Finland. It is where Helsinki Airport, the main and biggest airport in Finland is located. A friendly city among foreign nationals whereas one in every 10 of its population is an immigrant. Read our article about what things to do and see in this beautiful city.
Are you going to a Finnish sauna for the first time and unsure about sauna etiquette? Relax, and take a deep breath; fortunately, you need to follow only a few rules. Read the article to learn how to behave in a sauna.
We travelled from Helsinki to Hanko by train and later also by car. Hanko is a place that should be visited at least twice. Read from our travel story about what to see and experience in this idyllic town.
Old Rauma is one of the UNESCO destinations in Finland. Even though the city centre is small, it is a lively and international summer area. You can have a great lunch from any of the many restaurants, enjoy coffee and not forget the cultural activities that the town has to offer around the year. Read from our article why we recommend seeing beautiful the Old Rauma.
As an adventurous traveller in Finland, you surely want to see many places. Finland is a big country compared to its population so changing the location takes time and it also costs money. We give hints on how to travel in Finland by bus, boat, train or aeroplane. By booking tickets wisely, you will save on the budget.
Thousands of nurses are needed in Finland to address the severe shortage in the nursing labour force, and the issue is only escalating. Nurses from overseas require approval from the Finnish healthcare authority, Valvira, to work as registered or practical nurses. Read the article and learn from my first-hand experiences of what it is like to be a nurse in Finland.
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