Extreme cold & dark Northern Sweden morning routine | our first experience of the polar night

[@KjellEson]

A little help from me who has been burning wood for 50 years. 4:22 There is a small steering wheel on the door. It is the secondary air to the wood. Here comes a little extra oxygen to there will be more powerful combustion. It should be open one and a half turns approximately. (Adjusted for smoke from the chimney.) The hatch with the chain is the primary air into the wood. It is set with the chain. When the water in the boiler gets hot, the door closes slowly. But it must not be closed completely. If it is closed, the wood can Mila as it is called in Swedish (just glow). Then soot is formed! Remember, wood needs oxygen. Before the boiler and chimney are warm so not enough oxygen flows into the wood boiler. Dirty smoke = too little oxygen! 5:03 The damper to the chimney. The damper must be open max during firing. 7:50 Soot smoke. The smoke should be gray for the first 15-30 minutes. If you burn properly, you will burn everything in the wood except what becomes ash (that is, what does not burn). Slightly oxygen and you get the smoke that is visible in the video. The primary door on old wood boilers is too small to let in enough oxygen if you use too much wood when you light the wood boiler. The weather affects the chimney. If it has been cold weather and the weather gets hot, a "plug" will form in the chimney. Then you have to fire with tensioned wood to get the air to go from the wood boiler and up through the chimney. Deciduous trees especially birch form tar in the chimney. It's dangerous. It can cause a chimney fire. If you only fire with birch, you must have a lot of oxygen. There is another way, mix with conifers. Or buy "Avsotningsmedel" Talk to the chimney sweep about it. When the boiler burns perfectly in balance, it does not smoke. This type of wood boiler disappeared as early as the early 1980s. It was replaced by a top-loading boiler with reverse combustion. The boilers are clad with ceramics inside.

[@dvogonen]

I guess you know this already, but here goes: If you want the fire to last longer you should not split the wood so much. Unsplit wood lasts a lot longer than split wood. Use split wood to get the heat up and then load as large wood pieces as possible, preferably unsplit. With the size of your house and your burner, you should definitely not need to feed the fire hourly.

[@kimmurphy6864]

True and it depends on the kind of wood you use. Pine type wood burns up real fast. You need hard wood.

[@anderspersson7084]

@@kimmurphy6864 Birch is the best in The Nordic countries, it have the biggest value of heat energy, and if you dry it it's best the second year, cut it down in the winter when trees contain much less water, take it home store it outside untill late spring when you cut it in shorter pieces and split the thicker ones, this is the driest weather period untill midsummer so let it stay outside to dry and take it under a roof right before midsummer, it's good enough the to use the first winter but even better stored one extra year, but as said before use unsplit firewood so it's not necessary to feed the fire every hour, and with a nice masonry chimney keeping the heat half a day or more, if the house is winter worthy insulation keept in an standard worth the climate, the floor is very important that it's having a good insulation, the attic an walls insulated are also important but a bad floor is hellish the coldest of days because it doesn't heat up when heating up as the rest of the room does, it can therefore be icecold while the rest of the room is hot as h*ll, that insulation standard counts only for the ground level floor though and if there is a basement under it it's not a problem either.

[@annemuniu7927]

Good idea

[@xpost9381]

Well, that does also mean that the burning process happens at a lower temperature and are very ineffective, hence creating much more pollution and more soot called PAH (Polyaromatic hydrocarbone). That goes straight out in the free air. It causes worse pollution than car traffic - for example. In neighbourhoods it creats a very bad air quality that makes it difficult to bread specially for people with respiratorical related problems ... like astma. Exposure over longer time with these carsinogen soot particles can cause development of cancer. Later years has ovens / stoves for wood burning been developed specifically with the above mentioned problem in mind, so they are now more effective and burn with higher temperature. What you are doing is not helpful at all in these regards. If you want to save/store heat you must do that in a specific storeage of stone, water or some salt solutions. So that kind of wood burning is not a good idea ... both for people and the environment.

[@dvogonen]

@@xpost9381No, the wood burning process will not happen at a lower temperature, as long as the air supply is not choked. The temperature of a wood burner with a high heat retention capacity will stay pretty much the same when it has reached it active temperature. Adding more wood with exposes surfaces simply leads to the flammable gases released from the wood escaping quicker. This produces large volumes of heated air that are driven past the heat recipients faster than they are designed for and straight out through the chimney. Very wasteful, inefficient and unenvironmental. Newer burners are indeed better than older, but a burner switch is not really an option here. The best way of achieving an efficient, low pollution fire is to heat the burner as quickly as possible and then let it burn at a steady continuous rate. This is why you want to use wood that steadily emits gases over time. Not wood that burns violently for a short time.

[@jogozc]

Naomi and Jack ~ with Lola: Thank you for always energising the Saturdays of an Eighty-something lass with your Mantras and Music 🎶 💖🕯️

[@Waulah67]

Your voice is very soothing and warm. Ever thought of doing audio books or something?

[@martah3404]

Right, Naomi, you have the best voice for a documentary! Appreciate your content and you will become a compassionate, caring physician! We enjoy all your videos!

[@bulletnutz6382]

Nice vid😃Dont forget to get that snow of the roofs before it get to much. It litterly weights tons so dont let it build up to much or your roof may collapse👍 Great to see you still cope and strive in the darkness!🙂

[@siamorego]

I am a Jamaican living in Italy and as far as I can remember Sweden has always been one of my dream destinations: I'm yet to go camping in search of aurora borealis, (Can I tell you how much I love living in the mountains? 👀🙂) and to see as many customs as is possible. Love your videos and coming along with you both!

[@linanicolia1363]

Put your name on the list of their place when they put it on the market ! I think it will have a lot of takers !!!!

[@siamorego]

@@linanicolia1363 sorry?

[@keleshiadavis-jackson1693]

Me Too Can wait for Our Big Road Trip.. 🇯🇲

[@siamorego]

@@keleshiadavis-jackson1693Hiiiiii🌻🇯🇲 Road trip?!🌞 When are you planning on?

[@keleshiadavis-jackson1693]

@@siamorego onlifefit @instagram fi di link 😉

[@cashawX10]

Swedish winters are tough ! I have a few British friends who have headed home after a few years because the darkness of Swedish winters have been too hard for them. But this is nothing like an energy giving day, sometimes in April, when you walk out and realize the sun is warming you again. It's wonderful ! Also, the Swedish summer is like nothing else, I have never appreciated summer and seasons before since living in Sweden. You will love it !

[@NaomiandJack]

It is so true Sweden has a way of making you appreciate all the seasons for all the bring we love it❤️

[@alpineai]

Yes but those winters can be super romantic 👌😉♥️

[@vadmal5210]

If you take a short walk right into the forrest behind your house, just 2 or 300 m, you will get as much exercise as if running 2-3 km....

[@linanicolia1363]

ha...ha.... no need for a trip to a gym.

[@vadmal5210]

@@linanicolia1363 as long as there is more than 50 cm snow, that is

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

LOL, you got that right, nothing like wading in deep snow! It gets especially effective if you have to walk over a pile or two (or three) of branches from cut down trees, now THAT is exercise! ☺️👏😆

[@simplymoonchild3908]

Rolf Persson ....that’s for walking in the snow...right?

[@vadmal5210]

@@simplymoonchild3908 Yes, thats the purose

[@azurisora9836]

Gods country....the beauty is breathtaking! The stars look like diamonds against the crystal clear night sky.These memories will give you a lifetime of gratitude. Lola is such a sweet kitty, so affectionate.

[@accesstotheredcarpet]

My dad battled depression and those lights you used have helped him tremendously. Your Kitty Lola is so adorable 🥰 So glad you guys are taking vitamins. Very important! 🙏🏻

[@jonasthemovie]

Some kind advice. Cars drive on the right (yeah you know that), so always walk on the left side of the road.

[@ErikaLH]

Good advice ☺️ since we (from Sweden) learn this from childhood.

[@galdessa1]

@@ErikaLH Some kind of reflection would be good too. Yellow arm band.

[@angeltravelstheworld]

Great job narrating and fantastic cinematography. Thank you for sharing the truth ( ups and downs) of what you are experiencing.. versus many influencers who simply share their " joy". Love your work! Where you are located, is absolutely breathtaking from a nature perspective.. yet as you say extremely cold and dark right now. The first thing that came to mind was Ying & yang. You can't have the light without the dark.. balance is key? Hopefully the sunlight will trickle in at random moments on your walks and remind you of how magical our world really is. 2020 taught us all that many things are outside of our control.. yet you definitely CAN control any given moment, by how you respond to it .. life truly is about the seizing and embracing those moments. 🙏

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

OMG, Naomi, your voice is just soooo soothing here, I almost fell asleep listening to you for a couple of minutes! I bet you would be perfect at reading audio books, because your voice does not have to be soothing, I’m sure - it’s just so nice to listen to! Would be great as a part time job or just a volunteer thing reading and taping books for the visually impaired (know some do that). PS! I just looooove your ceramic bowls. can you please share where they’re from? Thanks sooooo much! 👏🤗

[@NaomiandJack]

I would love to read books! Thank you so much. Glad to provide some good bed time content 😂 the bowls were actually just from ICA 😂

[@tootallno]

I grew up 400 km north of the arctic circle where you dont see the sun from November till end of Januar. You get used to it :)

[@barbaralockett2956]

You are such a wise young lady, I enjoy your inspirational talks.

[@amerunisian4928]

Love it! Thanks for always sharing and glad to see you guys are not only surviving but trying to thrive most days in the winter. Sending love, light, and deep down happiness

[@chrisberry7712]

You three are such a wonderful salve at this time particularly. Your gratitude, and saying Grace before meals is so poignant. Thank you!

[@michellebeddok2228]

What a sweet video. All your gratitude things.... Lola, and so on... Take care

[@mariansmith7694]

I so enjoy watching your videos. You inspire me. Thank you both. God bless and keep you safe and well.

[@catactt5178]

Always good to see you both . Stay encouraged, and be well.

[@sybilbailey7178]

Hi Naomi another great video. I am saying it again your voice is so relaxing. Your new adventure is more enjoyable because you have Jack to share it with. I lived in America for over 19 years, my first year there the snow was bad, but not has bad has Sweden. God bless and stay safe, warm. From London. 💕💕💕

[@geniallen5328]

Everything look so clean and cozy and COLD...it is pretty chilly where I am but I don't go out only when it is absolutely necessary because of the virus. Just love the scenery. So enjoy your videos.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Frozen lashes (and beard) is totally OK. It’s just how it is when it’s really cold outside. Just remember one thing, when it is really cold, you should NOT moisturise using water containing creams. Use a cream with a very high fat content. You can use a little oil or even vaseline to protect your skin, then moisturise with a lighter cream when you come back in (and you can remove the heavier cream then, if you want to).

[@NaomiandJack]

Omg I have been loving vaseline ! It has been a saviour thank you so much for this ❤️

[@a-bnielsen6328]

You seem to be managing ok in the dark and cold northern Sweden! Beautiful surroundings!

[@denisewalker7217]

Enjoyed this video! Beautiful scenery & love the snow! Happy Saturday!😎

[@kristerhegsund5752]

Greetings from your neighbor in Piteå. I love your videos. :)

[@aaba112]

Hej Krister :)

[@tanyajenkins919]

I've been missing u guys good seeing you today. Winter is tough in very northern and cold areas of our world .

[@mremboblog]

Very impressed by the helpful attitude of Swedish people in this comments section! I dont live in a very cold climate, but I am reading the comments like I am studying for school. Learning a lot a long the way!

[@adoraszone]

You Speak flawlessly.....beautiful, natural Video.

[@matsjohansson3645]

Time to learn Swedish, May be som Sampi to, "Dax lära sig Svenska, kanske lite Samiska".

[@randomvideosforfun9691]

Hi, I'm from Brazil! I admire you guys, and love you both! Love your videos! God bless you! xx

[@siamorego]

🎉🙂

[@karenmbbaxter]

Your 3 have food, water and heat and that is all U really need. The cottage looks amazing and Lola is so adorable.

[@candlewax5234]

Great the way you tackle each day as a new challenge. Beats the humdrum. Amazing scenery on your morning walk.

[@areleesdelites5439]

I'm so happy for you both, God bless you both on this journey!!!❤

[@dianemccloud5990]

You know guys, honestly, this is an eye-opening vid to life changes and how to handle/live with those changes, while good, there may be some obstacles, but, they appear to be conquerable. Living in Sweden is a life story for anyone you want to tell it to...and individuals need to know that the world is different and the experience of that....kudos, king and queen, it is a journey, but I love how you guys are traveling through it...

[@rebeccaroderick7826]

Love the ice lashes Naomi you rocking that look Ice Queen 👑♥️

[@NaomiandJack]

Hehe thanks girl ❤️

[@mariansmith7694]

WOW, I need your books and recordings. Sounds great.

[@mariansmith7694]

You can get some special lights with correct balance of ultraviolet light. This helps your body deal with the darkness.

[@NaomiandJack]

Ha ha we actually got some as a gift but they are stuck in the Uk 😭😭

[@amsteensberg1653]

@@NaomiandJack the alarmclocks that wakes you up by slowly 'dawning' light, really helps me a lot... Also the timers you plug in and use for christmaslights, can help... It is often easier to get out of bed, If there is already a ligth on in some of the rooms

[@ContributorX]

You should get a telescope 🔭 😉 explore night sky ✨

[@RovingReader]

That would be amazing in the summer with so much sunlight! 💕

[@MathiasHeinel]

I simply love to hear you thoughtfull stories about your version of reality!

[@deejt5220]

Great filming, editing and narration.👍🏿👍🏿🕊

[@mrssebs6290]

Hey! Just moved to Sweden with my husband this past year too! Highly recommend taking around 5000IU's of Vit D a day it's a wonder vitamin especially in the short winter months ☺️

[@amsteensberg1653]

My doctor recommmend 80-90 mcg D3 daily in the winter months of DK .... And lots of fat fish as salmon and herring.

[@raztendo3540]

Awsome vid, and for a Swede like me from southern Sweden. Im used to the weather like UK has. It makes me realize Sweden is a very big country with alot of contrasts. I live in Göteborg, and so far this "vinter" Ive seen snow 2 days.......and the next day (half day) its gone.....Btw, love that U named your cat after my mother;)) hehe

[@monachinn6089]

You have a calming voice. I look forward to your videos

[@sheilabyrd2289]

It looks beautiful there in Sweden, but I know I could never live there. I’m complaining I’m cold when it’s 40 degrees outside!! I love watching your videos.

[@okwrite7120]

Everytime I see you guys it just lifts my mood. Maybe you could do a video on the self help resources you find useful and leave affiliate links in the descriptions.

[@miamildh4334]

Love the calm vibs, and beatiful winter forest calmnes, in the video🙏🤗❤️🍀👍

[@pjj5824]

We’ve had a mild winter so far here as well 🇨🇦 only -15C outside right now (at 11:00 pm) I’ll take it! Only a few more months and it will be spring!!! Woot!!

[@IAMGLYN4REAL]

It’s very beautiful and you are an awesome narrator of your life. Love it

[@MsTemptation]

It looks so beautiful there. Sweden is on our bucket list of places to visit/live. I love cold weather. So this is definitely going to happen. Thanks for the video and the inspiration.

[@michelle76678]

I just love looking outside on the ❄❄❄, you guys are so good at everything 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 thanks for this video

[@masterfranco01]

So nice to see your adventure, makes you feel alive. We are moving also to Sweden, starting a new live. Regards from The Netherlands

[@anthonyorafferty5632]

My dad did this in the 80's & lived there for 30ish years then moved to Ireland. I used to visit him in Sweden or in India where wintered.

[@galdessa1]

Don't choose Sweden the winters will bore you.

[@nellymayavanga681]

Hi Naomi and Jack, nice to see a new video ❤❤❤

[@linanicolia1363]

Seems like you guys have hit the jackpot in popularity ! Job well done !!!! Congrats ! you are the best ! including your adorable little cat.

[@fandab100]

Hi guys! I’ve been really enjoying your videos, thank you! They create in me a mixture of nostalgia and wonder! I lived in Sävast with a Swedish family for a year (just outside Boden) as an exchange student in ‘92, so it’s lovely for me to see other English folks enjoying Norrbotten. At the same time, I’m so amazed at how you’re striking out into a different culture on your own. Bravo! I’m still in touch with my host family and have been to visit them twice in the past 3 years with my own husband and kids. I love the Swedish people and culture. Enjoy! Njuta av!

[@melissareid640]

Thank You for another beautiful and informative video. 💝🙏💝 peace in your heart, home and mind. Love you guys. 💝✨💝

[@ciaobella796]

I live in italy barely 2 yrs now straight from Africa, living in the cold europe is a challenge body mentally and physically especially coming from a warm country in Africa. I went thru depression and out ,slowly im mentally adjusting for winter cold dark months . You are an inspiration its not easy , please do more videos as they really sooth and give hope. Great job cara

[@rochellemckinney3220]

Wow, so glad you both told us about the weather conditions and one day with all light another without light. Interesting place👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@sansten9867]

In the summer it never gets dark outside! You have to have good curtains to block out the light when you sleep. But yes we have What is called midnight sun 🙂 (i live in arvidsjaur and grew up outside of it)

[@rochellemckinney3220]

@@sansten9867 so interesting to fine out how others live. I hope you had a happy childhood playing with all that snow😆

[@stefansundheden8852]

Breakfast, coffee... & your video and we’re off to a good start of the day! ☕️🥪❄️

[@johncranwell3783]

As always inspirational and I'm so glad but you both so early in your lives have adopted excellent ways of being... motivational podcasts meditation gratitude it's excellent practice.... it wasn't until my late 40s that I got into all this and it has been extremely good for me... thank you for your lovely film and update. Blessings John 🙏

[@lorrainebarrett77]

Brilliant vlog so calm and peaceful love those trees

[@izitmoi3036]

Excellent video, perfectly narrated 🌅

[@Pipster232]

I love your videos - hope your first January in Sweden is going well. Take care, keep safe guys!

[@catherinemacdonald7953]

My Sunday morning routine, 2 cups of coffee and a virtual visit with you guys, thank you xx

[@NaomiandJack]

Awhh yaay love to be part of your Sunday routine ❤️

[@virginiapartaker1940]

So inspiring and beautiful thank you so much

[@annebritraaen2237]

Traditionally there wasn't much one could do in all that darkness. That's why the christmas-celebration was so long and cherised. One could rest easy. When summer came, you had enough with keeping up with nature.

[@Jontor11]

The night at winter in northern Sweden kind of make people being like bears. They kind of go into themselves and isolate. But then the fun part comes - summer. It's daylight 24 hours a day! It's a strange life, and it needs some time to get used to...not everyone has the mentality for it. If I would live in northern Sweden I would choose a compromise place, like the area around Sundsvall. There are fantastic beautiful sceneries around there around the rivers Indalsälven and Ljungan, so if you seek the solitude and nature you can get it, but at the same time it would be close to a major city when you need that.

[@zazatenza5753]

Beautiful place and love this weather, then it sunk in that you need someone to enjoy it with. Love your content guys💃💃🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@michelaB98]

Naomi Whenever you are walking in such cold weather Make sure that you ALWAYS walk with your Arms swinging Left right Left :) Good for keeping warmer and fit more!! Love and Enjoy your Videos!! Ciao from Italia :)

[@mizlynn5167]

What an amazing "adventure" you and Jack are living. You are half a year in, when do you plan on returning to the UK. I think it's going to be tremendously hard for you both to leave the home you have created. I would love to see a video like this, your thoughts etc done by Jack.

[@mmeb7250]

Oh wow - as far north as you are - it looks like there are still several hours of driving to the top of the country. Gives me a whole new perspective on how large Sweden is

[@NaomiandJack]

I know right haha we are still so far it’s a large and beautiful country and the climate is different all over ❤️

[@zoom5024]

Its faster to drive to Rome from southern Sweden =21hrs. Then going to the northern point of Sweden =23hrs 😂

[@Maria-to3gm]

You are living the dream up there❤

[@rebeccaroderick7826]

Gratitude is everything Naomi I agree 🌷❤️❤️😊

[@rebeccaroderick7826]

Yay so happy to see you guys, you brighten my world XXX I love you ❣️❣️❣️ thank you xxx

[@deliahiggs1752]

Love all your videos, the music and the way you tell your story/ every day life. The snow is picturesque don’t think I would enjoy so much snow for so long. I live in the USA, a state that really have snow

[@NaomiandJack]

We thought the same, we were scattered of the snow and the cold but it is so much nicer than expected ❤️

[@MartinAhlman]

You're dong well, but take the advice of Kjell Kernen. Small ones burn faster and big ones lasts through the night.

[@xpost9381]

Don't follow that advice.... it is simply very bad air pollution.

[@galdessa1]

@@xpost9381 Stop talking rubbish.

[@goldenrayofcentralsun1111]

U have to be content to have only yourself as company to be able to live there. When u can love n appreciate the beauty of nature, it’s not always so bad to live that far north. The high shots r great 👍❤️I like it when I wait for my body to tell me I’m hungry...Your house must b so toasty to just wear a tank top. What a good sturdy house u have. ..Watching 2X, enjoy seeing the scenery.

[@junenye]

This video makes me want to move to Sweden...thank you😊

[@niranjaladematapitia2636]

Stay safe and stay warm!!!!! God bless u both. We enjoy your vlogs. Greetings fr Sri Lanka.

[@KjellEson]

A little help from me who has been burning wood for 50 years Part II You have put tension wood in the boiler. (You can use some lighter fluid it's totally Ok. Also some diesel is OK. Diesel ignites at + 60 ° C so you can have it in a small 5 liter plastic can in the boiler room) When the wood boiler gets hot, vaccum is formed in the chimney and in the wood boiler. The more vaccum, the better it burns. Now for one important thing, the air to the boiler room must be taken from outside. When the boiler burns in the right way, it sucks in several cubic meters of air per minute. There is usually a large valve on the wall. When the boiler burns, it must be open to the maximum. When the air is sucked in and the oxygen lights the wood, it should have a balance between the wood and the vaccum that arises. When you have got the right balance and the boiler is hot * (if you only fire with wood to heat the house, the boiler must not cool down. Lots of wood is needed to heat the boiler again. The boiler is water cooled and the water constantly cools down the boiler. It's logarithmic. First, nothing happens because the water and the boiler must be heated first. When the boiler has warmed up, the water quickly gets hot. 4:19 It looks like a thermometer is sitting to the right of the water tank. If you were only burning with wood, the temperature should not be below + 50 ° C. to save firewood.) * continuation of the line; so the small gap with the chain 4:23 automatically closed. On the forehead there should be a round large meter that has a black hand and a red hand. The red can be changed by hand. That instrument shows the water column. The water pressure from an Expansion tank in the attic. (it should sit high). It is a safety valve that prevents the boiler from exploding if that water gets too hot. The black hand measures how much water there is up to the Expansion tank and also the pressure from the heating elements upstairs. You put the red hand on top of the black one. Then you can see if the water column sinks. There is somewhere a little blue or red or maybe some other color a safety valve. There you fill up with water. If it is difficult to find, there must be a pipe that goes to a well. Follow that pipe up and you will probably find the safety valve. If there is a little overpressure on the water, water flows out through that pipe. If the boiler boils, there will be a geyser on the roof and all dampers must be closed. Cold water must be added. You do this with the tap on the safety valve.

[@NaomiandJack]

Wow thank you so much for taking the time to teach us about the boiler! We are so grateful❤️

[@KjellEson]

@@NaomiandJack you are welcome!

[@Mambo-dk7px]

I love the challenges that you’ve had to overcome (like the heating) and even though you don’t get much daylight during the winter, is still rather be there than the UK right now. Lots of love from Devon xx

[@t.carchie2083]

Love you guys so much, I always look forward to your Saturday video. Big Hug for you two!

[@Shenare]

It's easy to see how social cats are, in this vid. 'You're eating? well, then I'm eating too!' 'Oh, we're meditating now? Wait for me!' :)p

[@nitzan2835]

I love you guys! I found you on youtube when you move to Sweden and follow you since that. I just retired one year ago. I am 67 and love all your adventures and your guts! I would like to move someplace else in the future. I live in Rochester, NY for 30 yrs. Came from the PR. I will like to keep working from home as an illustrator and I will need to rely on wifi. I just want your opinion about how internet service works where you live and if you have a local internet provider or satelite. Thank you and the best for you both. Sending my blessings!

[@tommynyberg2122]

From the Government Offices about Sweden intention about broadband strategy. www.government.se/information-material/2017/03/a-completely-connected-sweden-by-2025--a-broadband-strategy/ Translation from the Swedish webbside:. "The Swedish government has the vision of a fully connected Sweden because it creates conditions for living and working throughout the country, driving growth and innovative production. In the short term, the target will be raised to 95 percent of all households and companies should have access to broadband of at least 100 Mbit / s already by 2020. In the longer term, the government believes that goals are needed in two areas; access to fast broadband throughout Sweden and to stable mobile services of good quality - where the key word is "use without perceived limitation". The whole of Sweden includes areas where people and things are normally located. The goals mean that 98 percent should have access to broadband of at least 1 Gbit / s at home and at work, the remaining 1.9 percent should have access to at least 100 Mbit / s, and 0.1 percent should have access to at least 30 Mbit / s by 2025 at the latest. The goals also mean that everyone should have access to stable mobile services of good quality where they are normally by 2023"

[@NaomiandJack]

This sounds shy exciting! Our internet isn't the best but works well! Most people in sweden have absinthe internet ❤️

[@nitzan2835]

@@tommynyberg2122 thank you. I will check out your information.

[@nitzan2835]

@@NaomiandJack thanks. Take care my friends!

[@MaxMayaLiving]

This makes us miss Sweden!!!

[@NaomiandJack]

Can’t wait for you both to come back! I am excited to see how you experience this beautiful place ❤️

[@Rbeautiful4]

After watching this video I won't complain about the cold and snow in Chicago.

[@NaomiandJack]

Haha it still looks real cold 😂

[@patreyne2001]

You are so brave to take this leap of faith! I must say your house is looking very lovely lol.I visited Sweden once and love it too but not sure I could endure the winter! lol

[@fianaj9517]

Hi Naomi and Jack, me and my husband have subscribed to you and like you we are a very Adventurous couple with our 5 kids, we travel a lot. Sweden is a Beautiful country and we would love to visit soon to see the Northern lights. The two of you are so beautiful and wonderful, you guys are Awesome and put a huge smile on our faces. You reminded us of ourselves too. Keep up the good work and I hope your Dream Business comes true. Love Fiana and Paul from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@NaomiandJack]

This is so beautiful to read! Especially that you are adventurous with 5 children. This is my dream of I am blessed to have kids. Thank you so much for commenting. We would love to see you in Sweden but we are also keen to come to Scotland so perhaps we will meet soon ❤️

[@fianaj9517]

Fab, so great to hear from you, thanks for messaging back. And if you come to Scotland, it would be great to see you guys and in Sweden too. 😊👍🏾❤️

[@fianaj9517]

Am sure you will have a wonderful family like ours, 😘

[@annemuniu7927]

9th person, love from Kenya. Africa!

[@eleanorbarsic8065]

My dad introduced me to hot water. It's great!

[@miriamkling3346]

Thank you for telling me where you live. I looked it up on the map. It's beautiful but cold in winter. Very interesting to me as my ancestors were from Sweden. I live in Portland Oregon.

[@BobbyinPSP1]

I like your storyline and music choices. And I luv your accents.

[@lizadunn937]

I love Lola! 🐱🌚🌌🌫🏔❄☕

[@Shenare]

Lola, the Little Kitchen-helper :)

[@KalleFlodin]

It's so fun to see you experience our cold and dark winters here in Sweden 🙈😍 We have to do a winter adventure together soon!

[@kimmurphy6864]

I watch your channel too lol

[@KalleFlodin]

@@kimmurphy6864 Really? 😀

[@wendywright3914]

Love your channel!

[@mdabufattah355]

My another favourite youtuber is here.

[@NaomiandJack]

Yes Please! we are so excited for a winter adventure with both of you! Tbh we have been in hibernation mainly going out for walks and chopping wood thank you for your comment ☺️

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Hi guys,, love all your videos,,, northern Sweden is on our bucket list, wishing yous well. From another mixed race couple to another 😂

[@NaomiandJack]

Aw thank you so much! You would love it! We really do and thank you for subscribing❤️

[@graceidunachampong6973]

Always love you hear your voices and videos amazing life good luck

[@mariansmith7694]

Hot water with lemon ...real lemon is very healthy. Especially in AM.

[@tinaverstraeten2173]

Was really excited to see this blog, see how you guys managed the real winter there. You survived and seem to be doing well so that comforting. I’m moving to the north of Sweden with my sister in May (if COVID permits it) and I’m a little nervous about the winter time. Being from Belgium, with weather conditions similar to the UK, it’s nice to see how people from the UK manage. I grew up in the country side, with no warm running water or heating apart from the living room and kitchen, no inside toilet (actually still one of those old toilets that’s just a whole in the ground) etc but I’m 34 now, I’ve since gotten used to city life where everything is made for your convenience so the days of living a more simpler/harder life are long behind me and I’m afraid I’ve unlearned everything. Your videos give me courage though.

[@timoterava7108]

Don't worry - you'll survive and relearn. Winter is not going to suddenly surprise you. When you arrive in May, you have half a year to get prepared and adapt. Most of the times it's not even that cold anyway. And the Swedish - and Finnish - coldness is different than the Belgian. Because it's not as humid it's easier to live with.

[@tinaverstraeten2173]

@@timoterava7108 haha thank you, you are right. The cold is different there and I probably don’t have to worry about it. I was in Lofoten last winter and before I got over there I was really worried about the cold as well . Once I got there it turned out that there was no reason to worry at all. I didn’t get cold once, even though I was outside for hours, often standing in the same spot for a long time (I’m a photographer). I’ll probably be fine.

[@timoterava7108]

@@tinaverstraeten2173 The Lofoten is an altogether different story. It's way more humid there - unlike in Northern Sweden/Finland.

[@albertaowusu3536]

I think Jack wants a break on this one.❄️⛄🚿