Finland is SUPER WEIRD (Why are people so happy here?)

[@s22t]

Small correction: those fancy houses at the Helsinki archipelago were not summerhouses but people's actual homes. People tend to have their summerhouses further away from the capital or other bigger cities.

[@NikonKanava]

Those guys are rich ass holes.

[@miikkavalimaki]

Rich people houses I'd say.

[@rrgert4]

yeah those are probably one of the more expensive homes in all of Finland 😂😂

[@donquixote1502]

Finland is not weird, it´s fantastic. I love everything they do, including air guitar, carrying wifes, and motorsports. ❤ from Sverige!

[@Kelsea-2002]

Yes, the Finns are very reserved, but when they freaking out, they do it right!

[@donquixote1502]

@@Kelsea-2002 👍

[@Kelsea-2002]

@@donquixote1502 Greetings across the river to Sweden

[@samhartford8677]

Ha! You did not bring us up in your sophisticated ways did you, elder brother! Greetings from Finland with all the love.

[@Leopard_8119]

I agree. Much love to Finland from Norway

[@sket179]

The nationalism: we bring out the flags literally about 24 times per year collectively. Apart from that, there are flags only in government buildings and at apartment buildings at half mast when someone has passed. I think you just happened to be here on one of those days. 😅

[@Jantzku]

Rly? Only 24 times? Never thought about it, but surely more than that.

[@hextatik_sound]

@@Jantzku Virallisia ja vakiintuneita liputuspäiviä on tuo 24.

[@squidcaps4308]

@@Jantzku Weddings and big birthdays are the exceptions. Also, when we win the icehockey championship.

[@jpsalova]

I think they might have filmed the flags on June 4th, judging by the date on the Tallinn ferry tickets

[@openbob6656]

i wonder why they decided to travel only in eastern europe

[@jukkam1575]

Hi, and greetings from Finland! As a Finn I would say that being satisfied in life is enough for most Finnish people. We differentiate satisfaction and happiness, but do not seek happiness as a priority. Finnish people are mostly satisfied when they feel safe and secure. This is mainly due to safe society, which has low polarisation between people. In more richer countries like US, feeling of satefy and low social polarization is a luxury, which cannot be bought with money.

[@xcvb213]

Hey, i have a question for you: What is your personal opinion about immigrants to Finland? I am German and i'm wondering what it would be like to immigrate to a nordic country and Finland seems to be a great place. I know that Fins are not the most "open" people but friendly and respectful, when you get to know them. Can you give me your impression if your society is open to immigrants willing to pay taxes, learn the language etc.? :) I'd be thankful for your answer.

[@blackhagalaz]

I have been to Finnland with my best friend 3 times now, once in Helsink, twice in Rovaniemi (Lapland). It's like coming home every time! We love everything about the people, the culture and the overall vibe. Culture and art are important to the finns, as well as nature and community. Still everyone is okay with being on their own. It's one of the most mindful and relaxing places I have ever been to, compared to my country (Germany) where there is always a great haste and urgency and overall bitterness. Rakkastan Suomea ❤

[@fckfck4181]

I had great Culture shock when I've gone to visit Bayern Munich, small town and Munich especially but I loved it! So different from Paris extremely safe clean I loved Munich! Loved pretzels and beer 😂

[@blackhagalaz]

@@fckfck4181 Haha I can imagine 😅. Tbh I have never been to either Munich nor Paris before haha. I live in the north of Germany (Hamburg) which I can highly reccomend in regards to culture, nightlife and overall vibe. If you ever happen to visit here, we have awesome beer too and some delicious Franzbrötchen, a very sweet and sticky cinnamon pastry typical for the region. Looks like a flat croissant. I believe it even was called after the French soldiers when they got to Hamburg with Napoleon back in the day😅. And it's even proven that thy typical nether-German word for "Goodbye" which is "Tschüss" in the north did originate from the French "adieu". So you see, we have a little bit French culture up here, so maybe not such a great culture shock in Hamburg haha 😂

[@Luiki-o2v]

We were brothers with Gitler in Ww2 . Finnish SS-Viking div. fought in Ukraine with SS -div.And then the end of ww2 we drove away Germany n'zis from Finland , the brothers of arms . And now our Eu's slave coverment hate people of Russia . People of Finland do not..We are very rasist people , hate EU and happy about it.Welcome in to Finland

[@mattivirta]

99% finnish citizens art not have important, only important have how can live owerhigh TAX and have work or not, lot peoples not have work and need help can eat, only marginal rich peoples like arts and no need worry TAX and what can eat today.

[@BBTomija]

@@mattivirtarally inglishi

[@kaltask1]

Fun fact, we northern Finnish people think Helsinki as the hectic and too busy place to be in. Get up in here for the real calmness :D

[@shoaibiqbal391]

Sir your place name ?

[@Ah01]

Any place in Finland is better than Helsinki. Any at all...

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

Also, Finns are not so happy. Awful weather and up to 65% income tax does not a smile to ones face.

[@Ah01]

@@Munakas-wq3gp Taxes are good, they pay a lot of things we call a society. The weather, more pleasent than the inferno summer heat at spain, italy or greece. Finland is nice, Helsinki sucks, and it's the people mostly over there.

[@kaltask1]

@@Munakas-wq3gp to have such income tax you have to have huge salary or be private entrepreneur 😲

[@saripiekkola2751]

This was one of the best tourist videos from Helsinki. Kiitos!

[@artokiiskinen1058]

I live in Helsinki, and I am always wondering why on earth do tourists come here. But I think this video made me realize that Finland is actually pretty nice travel destination

[@porrasm]

Your hometown always feels pretty mundane

[@novittucrafty]

Normal for locals might be exciting for others😅

[@Jantzku]

Shower before and after Sauna 👍🏼

[@MeMe-ph1wd]

Yes in public saunas that way.

[@rhb.digital]

Finland is THE bestest !! Greetings from Denmark :-)

[@kpt002]

Mange tak! Danmark er også dejlig!

[@mattivirta]

big shit

[@BBTomija]

You’re just taking the piss, aren’t you?

[@TheW89]

Wanna switch?

[@jennikiviranta946]

Thank you🫶🏼

[@Vanhapjuuma]

It's not actually due to the climate that people live in the capital area, it's mostly because there are more jobs in Helsinki than anywhere else. I love winter and wouldn't mind moving out of Helsinki, but my job is here as well.

[@Leojw10]

I prefer winter over hot weather wish i didn't live on south coast of England as it gets too hot here or in London but helsinki finland would definitely be one of the countrys i would love to visit as i love cold weather

[@hattarapilvi]

well i guess it depends on the person. the main reason i moved to helsinki is because i love going to concerts and having a lot of things to do in the city, but i do prefer the weather here also. the north is beautiful but i'd never live there because i hate the cold and love summer.

[@toinenosoite3173]

That is true. However, what is also true is that most people live anyway in the southern parts of Finland. If Turku had stayed the capital, it would be much bigger now, and Helsinki would just be a town or, at most, a small city. Anyway, the climate does matter a lot!

[@IdiotPosterBoy]

Helsinki has many positive aspects but the weather isn't my favourite, especially in the winter. Being on the coast brings high wings and high humidity. It may be a bit colder away from the coast, but the still dry air does not *feel* as cold. Just a few km away from the shoreline makes quite a difference.

[@impusu]

One of the best representations of Finland from a tourist perspective I've seen! Nice work! Glad you enjoyed your stay. ❤

[@celeron55]

*Helsinki

[@leepicgamer3320]

@@celeron55 Yeah but Finland is hard to experience without Finnish friends or family. Helsinki shows most of the cool things that finland has to offer like food and sauna culture but sacrifices nature and the real quiet of Finland.

[@albaanisissi702]

@@leepicgamer3320 Helsinki should be given to sweden or who ever wants it...

[@Alistajaupseeri]

Always do a little wash in the shower before going inside the sauna. It helps keeping the sauna nice and clean.

[@ImportantAndUseless]

I live here and I liked your report. If you're ever coming back, you should go and explore the more rural areas of Finland. It's a whole new world out there...

[@repoman5581]

yes Utsjoki...

[@alaric_]

@@repoman5581 If they want to see cold, rocky wilderness with absolutely no humans, then sure. Having visited Nuorgam, the real arctic Lappland is not my favourite. Anything between Inari and Rovaniemi... *thumbsup*

[@luxid413]

Koli

[@JorgenJorgen-ej2xc]

kouvola is amazing

[@Kudos2ooU]

im looking on maybe becoming a Fin.. i am 46 now and remolding my home in the USA .. and want to move to a more tranquil place for myself

[@joonalaine9925]

I'm Finnish and appalled by the prices of salmon soup in Helsinki. It's good, there's no denying, but 23€ for a soup is upsetting. Liked your trip here and so happy you enjoyed!

[@PezQ84]

Agreed. That's borderline criminal pricing...

[@lintu25]

I would never pay 23 for salmon soup in Helsinki. And i'm from helsinki.

[@AK-jm1sc]

Best salmon soup I've had in Helsinki is in East Helsinki near the Vuosaari beach, costs around 15€

[@Snowsc-dp7qo]

@@AK-jm1sc I woulnd ever pay more than 9e for salmon soup. Rather make it myself at that point.

[@AK-jm1sc]

@Snowsc-dp7qo It's a full meal sized soup, and you get bread with it, so for Helsinki that is the average price. You can't really find any restaurant meals under 14€ euros unless it's some lunch time offer.

[@pelimies1818]

I can reveal the secret of being happiest country, 6 times in a row: - not trying to achieve more than you can achieve without sacrificing - the easiness of modern living - keeping things working in general (buildings, machinery, etc..) - reliable timetables, but not as super pedant as Japanese.. - safety and low crime - staying away from the big bad world, with big world's problems I'm not saying these mentioned points are ideal or best for society, but just my observation and comparison to other countries that I know.

[@Nakkiteline]

also fazer's chocolate must play a part. i've tasted hereseys, chocolate so bad even peaceful finn would want to start a war after eating that shiiit. 😂

[@quackgarage9551]

Perfect :) Also wanna point out a 7, one of the best (if not the very best) education system in the world.

[@Munakas-wq3gp]

The 'happiest country' is not actually based on actual happiness. It's a collection of statistics which are supposed to be a metric for living quality. In reality Finland has one of the biggest suicide and murder rates in the world.

[@pelimies1818]

@@Munakas-wq3gp Suicide and murder STATISTICS. Having a bit more suicide or murders (if any) than other countries, does not mean the people in general are unhappy. Not at all. 1 suicide per 10000 people is so low number, it is funny you brought it up as "evidence".

[@kierinclements2155]

Hey! Strange thing that happened, I also have Raynaud's Disease. But i have been living in Finland for the past 3 years and it is almost non-existent! I have a sauna in my apartment and use it weekly throughout the year. Maybe it's more regular exposure to the cold, but it has significantly improved. Glad you enjoyed your time in Finland! (Originally from Australia)

[@meomarte]

The change between cold and hot does keep your veins flexible and open, as the ratio between core circulation and extremities changes. So hot temperature expands the surface veins and pushes more blood to them in order to transfer heat to the surface and from the body. Going from sauna to lake to sauna is like excercise for the circulatory system and better than any Nivea for your skin due to accelerated metabolism at the surface. This in a normal situation, I´m not aware of this condition in particular, so can´t speak to that.

[@ThomasGMcElwain]

Glad Finland is good for something.

[@herika006]

Fun fact about the flags: they are not flying at night, they have to be taken off in the evening. The only exception is mid-summer night

[@Lihamyrsky101]

yes they are lol

[@ala_kysyei_loydy_tietoo6921]

@@Lihamyrsky101 no tietenkin valtiollisissa rakennuksissa, mutta esim juhlapäivinä ei öisin pidetä

[@Lihamyrsky101]

@@ala_kysyei_loydy_tietoo6921 kyllä ainakin meidän pihapiirissä nup liehuu

[@vanyadolly]

@@Lihamyrsky101 If you're a private citizen you're actually not allowed to leave the flag out at night according to the official guidelines. Or let the flag touch the ground, or use a dirty flag. It's weirdly specific.

[@Yupj711]

Why????

[@Gibbetoo]

owner of Löyly is Jasper Pääkkönen, Halvdan Black from tv series Vikings.

[@t0mmiii]

For me it is so weird to hear people say that Helsinki is quiet place, since everytime i go there i think it is sooo noisy. :D Might be that i am from small village, and here it is really quiet.

[@WazigeLogica]

My mom was Finnish. She had good personal reasons to leave when she was young. But me, getting older living in the Netherlands.. I think Finland would be one of the most perfect places. Quiet, nature, quirky, no smalltalk... Actually cold in winter. Quiet.. And don't forget it's quiet..

[@gimmelicorice]

i can relate with your mother... Im a Finnish woman who left Finland right after uni.. 10 years later and not turning back... I feel the most at home where I live but dont deny I came from Finland.

[@TeemuSintonen]

I think the secret is that happiness is subjective. Finns don't care what other people think about their merits, success etc. and they like to keep their distance and not worry too much about comparing themselves to others.

[@BBTomija]

Of course Finns do care. Why do you think we have people driving luxury cars, living in huge villas, dressed up in brand clothes and brag about places abroad they visited?

[@ThomasGMcElwain]

Actually, Finns have the reputation of caring more than anyone else what people think of them. They even tell jokes about it, like the old favorite: What does the elephant think of us?

[@TeemuSintonen]

@@ThomasGMcElwain Yeah, that is also true to some extent. We care deeply about what foreigners think about us and we care what other people think about our values etc. but we could care less if someone doesn't think we're successful. So less weight on material goods, jobs, career, sosio-economic status etc.

[@jormakaariainen007]

In summertime living in Finland is so chill because people are on their holiday. Full time employee has 5 weeks of holidays each year and usually 4 weeks are spent on summer. So the country is really different between july to august than rest of the year. If you come to Finland in early May or early September the vibe is different. And it still can be warm, like now 11th of September and +20 C!

[@alaric_]

And "being on holiday" doesn't mean people travel outside of Finland (some do but not common), usually it's all spent chilling, going to cabin, sleeping late, tenting, boating, hiking, being at home and spending time with friends. Lots of free time with sun around the clock...

[@Maznhaden1]

I get the same amount in the US but always inevitably take my vacations between November and January in places like Finland, Estonia, Northern Germany, and Romania 💀

[@gimmelicorice]

@@Maznhaden1 now that's crazy! who wants to come here at such a time! (i live in Estonia) are you from a hot climate?

[@Maznhaden1]

@gimmelicorice yes I'm from the US South, which is very hot and humid and no real winters. I love the snow and colder temperatures. I was just in Romania last month and it was amazing. I felt like I had Sighişoara all to myself. I personally prefer traveling in the off season for better deals, peaceful travel, and less crowds of tourists. It also makes for better more personal conversations with locals at bars, shops, and restaurants. Also the last thing I want is to run into other Americans when abroad and getting away as far as possible to places like Estonia and Romania in January makes that more possible.

[@rulaj1]

Love the fun, light hearted, authentic personalities... I personally love the cold and am currently dying in the heat in the US Mid-Atlantic... migrating north soon luckily... I think Christmas in Finland would be so magical and their food is exactly what I love to eat, simple and healthy, and the safety there is to be admired..

[@ThomasGMcElwain]

Try blood sausage.

[@turpasauna]

If you ever get the chance, please come visit us.

[@samhartford8677]

Hahaha! The funniest thing: Come to Helsinki during the summer to enjoy the nature. 🤣You have not visited Finland. You toured Helsinki. Not saying that in a mean way, but just saying that Helsinki is not really nature for us Finns.

[@otsunkanava7690]

Yeah Helsinki is like almost only concrete and brics. Its nice to live in askola

[@tepanen]

Oh god, as a Finn living in central Finland in a small municipality so being in bigger cities, especially in Helsinki, the noices are terribly loud to me. 😂 I definitely wouldn't survive in any other way than being in the nature just listening to my thoughts. 🤭❤

[@jukkisvehkala]

Also the rest of Finnish people think that people in Helsinki are in a rush every time. But in the summer time everyone slows down.

[@jt305]

Na Finnish man is nasty racists. Was denied entry going to Estonia

[@Kelsea-2002]

Nothing in this world is better than the Finnish sauna culture ... but sitting in a sauna with swimwear - never ever!

[@Arstik]

Public saunas require you to wear swimsuit, personally owned saunas are different thing.

[@hennakettunen8755]

​@@ArstikEh? You'll definitely need to go naked in the shower and the löyly in public swimming halls at least.

[@forumef9997]

@@Arstik Yes, the unisex saunas do require, but if U go to the traditional public saunas, like Kotiharjun sauna in Helsinki, there are separate sauna-rooms for men and women, and you will be absolutely naked - no exceptions.

[@BBTomija]

@@ArstikA towel is sufficient. No need to wear swimsuits.

[@nejcg3057]

@@Arstik Is this true? Never have I ever seen that (not from finland but I've been there albeit not in a public sauna). Usually swimsuits are forbidden in saunas.

[@EnteleiEchein]

God bless the amazing culture of Finland. From a Croatian

[@oh2mp]

I'm glad to see that you had good time in our capital. I live about 25 km west from Helsinki downtown. Don't worry about your pronunciation, you said "lohikeitto" and "muikku" better than an average American :D Muikku is actually the name of that little fish species. In English it's vendace and the scientific name is Coregonus albula.

[@AnttiHara]

Vaan ei voi olla merivesi kylmää, eihän se oo ees jäässä =D.

[@tamp1o]

@@eddie6310-c2t äijä vissii ikinä syöny mitään?

[@pleasebeseatedfortakeoff]

It was fun to watch how you felt about Helsinki, food and culture as I’m a Finn who used to live in Helsinki for 10 years before my nomad life. You should visit also to other cities to see out of the capital vibes and relaxed lifestyle. For example in Tampere people are much more talkative. Btw, Helsinki airport was purposely built as a silent airport, no stressful announcements etc.

[@jokespot]

It's not about being ha ha happy, but happy with what you got. Most Finns are pessimistic by nature and the idea of "it could always be worse" is real.

[@mattivirta]

sure, normal citizens hate winter season, ap-normal only love winter. ewery my friend has move living warm weather country if has possiple can move fast and far away at Finland. 90% citizens want move out off Finland if have possiple. but tax and economy and budget say many not possiple.

[@jokespot]

@@mattivirta that old lame excuse. If people really want to move they will find a way but when push comes to shove the 90% you speak about are happy with what they got. Useless to blame not moving on a thing like taxes.

[@Finland-SkiTeam39-40]

This was actually sooo well done with your super positive wibe and you have that in you; great work and Helsinki, my home town, was shown as it is. Can`t wait to see your way to Tallinn, Estonia as at least most of Finns has been there several times and it is such a beautiful city, and country, with great people and culture.

[@omiq7761]

So glad you enjoyed your time in Helsinki! Summer in Finland is the best, no reason to go abroad for summer holiday -> that's what the winter months are for. I love how big portion of the video is about foods, ocean scenery and your sauna session - add a bit of nature in the mix and you have the Finnish (city) summer in a nutshell. People wanna be out and do things because summer is so short and the winter period can be a little devastating. Of course Helsinki has a lot of (art) museums, nightlife, zoo, amusement park, more public saunas etc. which will keep one occupied for at least a week's trip. And Turku and Tampere are only 2h train trip away.

[@jamesi6262]

At 10:23 the guy said "It's nice until you die" and I bursted out laughing. Not sure if that guy was Finnish but it sure as hell was the most Finnish comment possible.

[@ONWorldTravel]

Haha he’s German! He was awesome

[@leenarauramo8850]

Humm I was once in the sauna with Germans and we whipped them way too hard with vihtas shouting "Du hast Lapland abgebrannt!" Sorry Germans.

[@00peter000000]

Love that you tell it warts and all. No tourist brochure speak, just plain how it is. That's real travel experience right there!

[@kpt002]

Nate being an English speaker, you are quite good at pronouncing Finnish! Just had to say this! 🙂

[@mattiparviainen]

9:21 No, the smoke does not 'stay in' actually. The sauna is heated (door open, and the smoke exits from that door) fully before anyone enters the sauna and the fire has died off as well. There is some residual smoke (and soot at the walls/seats), but it's taken care of with "häkälöyly" which is loosely translated as Carbon monoxide löyly. -> It's the first pour on the stones (stones should be heated glowing red -hot) and it literally explodes all the residual soot and remaining smoke out from the kiuas (stove) and only after that the Sauna is ready to use. 😊 Also about the vihta/vasta (different word for the birch branches, depending on where you are in Funland): They were used before soap was as common as it's now. Tannins from the wood and leaves works quite the same as soap does, they also have revitalizing effect for the skin (plus the mechanical effect of smacking the dead skincells and dirt off from your skin) and also they can be used as pest-repellent (lices and other stuff that tends to live with human).

[@Juzzba]

Fun video, made my hometown look cool and welcoming. I like to think it is. Waiting for pt 2 ”the midwinter edition” 😶‍🌫️

[@shaman2384]

Glad you had the sauna things first. That really is a major part of Finnish style of living. A lot of people are also addicted to cold water dipping/swimming, so nice to see you had that also mentioned.

[@Massacretalitor]

I don't think Helsinki really captures what Finland really actually is that well, but I guess sauna and salmiakki are a good way to start. Most of the people outside the capital area actually really rather want to stay away from there once they've gotten out, or even if they get to visit it.

[@hattarapilvi]

yet a fifth of the country chooses to live here

[@F4ilu2e]

@@hattarapilvi Yea, maybe because Helsinki offers jobs, money..? I exactly had this feeling what Massacrealitor explained. I am born in Helsinki I finally got to move out and I have found my inner peace. When ever I visit in Helsinki, I just wanna go back to north, to my home.

[@Byrzzaa]

A little exaggerated but in my opinion a person hasn't even visited Finland if he or she has only been to Helsinki/Capital region. And I don't mean that one should visit some kind of small village/town. There are plenty of other big cities (big on Nordic scale) in which tourists would get a better grasp of culture, life etc.

[@samtheman_23]

@@Byrzzaa that's true i agree. rovaniemi (winter time especially), oulu, tampere, kuopio and porvoo are good places to visit after helsinki. and ofcourse we have much more better places to get touch with nature outside helsinki area.

[@12OZK12]

This inferiority complex is very common for people living outside Helsinki metro. They always feel the need to tell how bad it is and how clever they are.

[@jeremyrogers5103]

Love your vlogs - right pace, lots covered, fun and interesting! I always feel I need to visit after watching your trips!

[@juanmacias5922]

I'm happy I caught the beginning of this series! Thank you guys!

[@HyperUpgradedTsm]

People are supposed to talk more quietly in sauna 😄 Being loud in sauna is wrong if you ask the Finns.

[@Holyorderofkeith_053]

ITS GOOOD TO HAVE A COUNTRY THAT HAS HOPE FOR PEOPLE LIKE THERE

[@pekkaahonen5955]

Helsinki doesn’t have a population of 1.3 million but the metropolitan area (four cities) has that number of inhabitants.

[@Janine6564]

It's a wonderful place. I've been there and it's got all the calm vibes, and the people are authentic.❤

[@kalleterasto2072]

Beautifly shot/edited/presented, you guys can make any place seem like heaven on earth 😊

[@LD_ROBE]

I live in Saint-P (it's just about 400km away from Helsinki) since 2017 and have never been in Finland. Your video is a notification that I have to fix that mistake :)

[@lennartforsberg1519]

Finland's history is also interesting. I've been in Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, and Vaasa.

[@Naslask]

Just WOW. I live in a small town in Finland and when I go to my girlfriends summerhouse in central Finland I feel something that it so silent that I just can not describe it. I can not understand how you can perceive Helsinki as silent, it's so loud i could die from just visiting. Big cities no thanks!

[@Nakkiteline]

you can only imagine how noisy rest of the world is compared to our little lintukoto 😊

[@davidrussell8689]

Something very unique and pleasantly special about Finland . It’s a wonderful country .

[@ONWorldTravel]

Well put

[@jerrychronister7232]

When asked, “how are you?” Most of us reply, “living the dream,” out of total sarcasm. You guys actually are. That’s so badass, wishing you nothing but the best. Just keep letting us tag along. 🙏

[@Juishey]

In finland Summer is the best day of the year!

[@squidcaps4308]

If you see more than one flag in Finland, it is most likely one of the flag days, we have quite a bunch of them.. It is not common to see three flags at the same time.

[@mikkosaarela9436]

Peace seems to depend on one's perspective. To me Helsinki was way too hectic and stressful which is why I moved out after 3 years of living there. To feel multiple times more peaceful, I recommend going further up north 👍🏻

[@ratyjoona]

Eastern Finland is pretty peaceful ngl

[@benjaminjernfors]

6:20 My man got robbed with that dish of muikku. Muikku is a domestic fish and one of the most available ones out there. Last time I bought muikku from a market it was twice the size of that dish and was like 6,90€ with toppings.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Really enjoyed your vlog, I felt like I was with you guys in Helsinki. Safe travels!

[@brentonharvey2404]

Love Your Vibe, Now Subscribed. Looking forward to more of 'Your Baltic Adventure'!

[@kaisagrr]

”brutally cold” and continues to write -20°C. 😂 Couple years back it was -35°C here in my town. And the record is i think little past -51°C in 1999 somewhere in Finland.

[@mattivirta]

yes, not place were normal human can live, ap-normal peoples only like live cold.

[@juhaniraunio5887]

Thank you for visiting our country. I really enjoyed chemistry between you two. You guys complete each other.

[@sampohonkala4195]

That was good; you seemed to have a good time in my town. Lived, studied and worked there for 40 years, it has grown just better all the time. And as they say, the best thing about Helsinki is that it is so conveniently close to Stockholm. These two Nordic capitals are my favorites, and the more you travel in the world, the better they feel.

[@Milkjiest]

my mom also has Raynaud's Disease and we live in Finland. If she doesnt wear gloves then it gets bad but other than that not really, and now that she has a car that has steering wheel heater its barely an issue at all :)!

[@anttoneskola]

Fun insight to what Finland looks for the foreginer!

[@tomaslindqvist2923]

Helsinki population is 0.66million. 1.3million is capital area(depending wherr to draw the line), where cities (or town like cities) Espoo and Vantaa are the biggest.

[@habanero5290]

Super weird for USA. Totally normal for me.(Estonian). Literally Joe Rogan found out that there is a thing called SAUNA in 2019. And he was talking about it like its some super rare thing and gives you immortality 🤣🤣 (talking about Finnish/Nordic Sauna, not that infrared/steam bs)

[@BBTomija]

It gives you immortality but only in combination with tar and strong alcohol. Unfortunately, even then immortality is only an illusion.

[@Termitenator]

​@@BBTomijabut you can Make The Illusion stronger and More real with some More booze

[@AnttiKivivalli]

Yes. 🙂 I hope they found some saunas also in Estonia. 🙂

[@FirstPrincipleGuy]

@@BBTomija what do you mean by tar? like a mud therapy thing or tar from tobacco?

[@NiiloGrabbe]

Old comment, but since no one has answered... That is an old saying: if sauna, tar or booze dont help, it (disease) will kill you. Just something from the time before modern medecine. Tar was used for many things. 😊@@FirstPrincipleGuy

[@SuomiUnveiled]

It's wonderful to see that you had a great time exploring Helsinki!!

[@Hokefi]

You stay in Helsinki, you see less than 5 % of Finland and you sey it is weird, just wait untill you see rest of it.

[@KC-lr9so]

You two are hilarious....I watch your videos not only for the info on the location but for the commentary/editing. Cracks me up!

[@einosaniola5710]

im really surprised that nobody else is talking about the prices of the soups in this video im from very northern finland so things here are a lot cheaper i would say but still 23euros for a bowl of soup is insanity

[@emmuskah]

I have Raynaud's and for some reason it never triggers when dipping in the ocean (even in winter). But 5 minutes standing still on a buss stop in winter - that is when it triggers even with mittens on. In Finnish winter the trick is to never stop moving and to keep the blood circulating. (And putting those reusable hand warmers into mittens when needed)

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

Finland is awesome! They are one of my top "bucket list" destinations for me, personally! But, 5,000 miles is really far and I'm not sure if I will ever be able to afford it.

[@VesaLehtonen-x2b]

If you ever came to Tampere I would consider it my privilage to take care of your accomodation here.

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@VesaLehtonen-x2b Awesome! Finland is the first country I plan to visit once I can afford to do so. I have a friend who lives in the opposite side of Finland from Tampere.

[@bea_moon]

Great video. Y'all stay safe. ❤

[@Trespas]

That scooter riding around 3:48 that you wondered if it was legal or not. Tons of people ride with 2 on the same scooter, but it is indeed illegal. A bored cop might give you a 40 € ticket for that (it's not a fine, it's technically a "traffic penalty fee" which is an administrative pecuniary penalty for illegal action). They also do special enforcement days for riding on sidewalks, riding with multiple people etc. where they stop everyone they see and ticket them. Quite often they don't say anything, as it's not causing harm to anyone.

[@finnishculturalchannel]

The plan looks great, the groundwork is clearly done and now you have improved your vascular tone and endothelial function in saunas, so you're set. I wish you all best for your mission.

[@magicofshootingstar]

-It's summer so everyone is out. Yeah, out of Helsinki and in summer cottages or other summer trips 😄😂

[@tonibufu6103]

If you spend many years in country where there is cold winter, that winter do not feel so cold anymore, and dressing in layers also helps in winter. Lake water in Finland in summer, can be cold, but it's warm after you spend in that water some minutes. And it's faster your body to get used to lake water temperature, if you go fast or jump to that water.

[@eonite1901]

Visited Helsinki and she thinks she knows Finland and it's people 😂

[@EatSeeRV]

Great job as always guys! Makes me want to go to Finland (just in August when it's warmer haha)

[@petereriksson7166]

Finland is built for its people inn high regard. More so than Sweden. I am Swedish.

[@BBTomija]

Sweden was indeed built for its people and it was definitely the worlds best country for its own citizens. Then you devastated it with uncontrolled mass immigration that have irreversibly destroyed folkhemmet.

[@petereriksson7166]

@@BBTomija It seems half the population do not care about that Sweden has more bombings, shootings, murder, than any other country in europe. ( outside Ukraine) As long it does not affect them. It is really weird .. So hopefully the half that has woted for the government we have now will do the same next time It is time for election then some more steps can be taken in the right direction to change Sweden for the better and rescue Sweden for the generations to come.

[@RayDoyouagree]

@@BBTomijahow could Sweden think allowing Africans with a tendency towards violence was a good idea.

[@astikainentomi]

Smoke doesn't "stay in" the sauna when people are there. It is let out before (after heating the stove for 10 hours). It is steam, not smoke that you have there during your visit.

[@Y_Bull]

i dont know which time this was filmed, but its already autumn here. Like last 3 weeks of summer were super rainy, but mostly this summer was burning heat, like 30celsius all day, every day!

[@anicca0x]

greetings from Helsinki: there are only flags lining the streets when its a "public flag flying day", there are a few of these every year, independence day and such. otherwise, there are no flags. there are even rules for this. when to flag and when not.

[@krispii1758]

Hello from Finland just saw that KZbin was showing me this video. Must say that candy called Pantteri is pretty good. (I am a huge fan of candies which are called Pantteri but I mostly love the small panther (pantteri) candy bag which is full of black candies.)

[@Rafu01]

The ferry at the end is to Tallinn, its smaller sized than the ferries going into Stockholm, Newest go from Turku to Stockholm, warmly recommend that route.

[@JP-lz6gc]

I find it funny when foreigners come to Finland to find out why we are the happiest of people. Yet they mostly visit the place where native Finns are least happy (Helsinki)

[@juhamikkonen]

Thank you for the video! :) There are many different kinds of salmiakki candies. I am a Finn, but do not like most of them. Sisu used to be my favourite salmiakki. Unfortunately it is nowadays not made in Finland. It is a very delightful experience to use vasta in sauna after you have done some physical work and been bitten by mosquitoes.

[@annikaviitanen4411]

As a Finn living abroad, this made me missä back home!

[@vonrantamaalainen9220]

Nicely described, but you should go around Lake Finland and see countless beautiful landscapes. Finland is a country of thousands of lakes ❤

[@annettec8555]

I want to visit Helsinki again.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

7:25 Yes, you should definitely rinse before and after sauna. Sauna is traditionally the most clean room in any Finnish house and Finns prefer to keep it that way.

[@Timo8.2.]

Well in Helsinki -20c is very rare these days. Maybe few days a year it gets that cold. I don´t like too hot weather so above maybe 22c is too hot. I like the 4 seasons which we have. Winter in Helsinki isn´t that bad and you can go play hockey, snowboard just maybe an hour away from Helsinki. So Helsinki and Finland in general is pretty good place to live. Also i don´t have to worry about crime and gun violence. I loat my Samsungt Galaxy s22 Ultra in a bus and someone actually took it to lost and found and i got it back

[@doodsanddudes]

We found the scooters to be the best way around the city as well. We did it in Iceland and we saw so much more after discovering it and it gave us more time to enjoy the city. Finland looks great. 👍🏼 that soup was epic. What’s better than salmon and potato chowder. 😊

[@sealion57]

But if you've only been to Helsinki, you haven't gotten to know Finnish culture 100%, visit South Ostrobothnia/Lapland/Eastern Finland and Western Finland and you'll get an idea of real Finland and its culture: Helsinki is just a tourist spot :)

[@OriginalThisAndThat]

When you say 'saunanraikas' it means the feeling when you have been in proper sauna and you feel refreshed. Proper way I mean smokey sauna and using vihta/vasta. Sometimes I watch these videos just to remind myself theres lot to experience in Finland. Im native Finn...

[@ivylasangrienta6093]

The flags aren't flown every day, only on special flag days.

[@Art3miz]

Great video guys, welcome to Lapland next time!

[@satuleppanen8759]

This is my home city. Love it. Tallinn is great too.

[@susanna5864]

Aww all the Finns in the comments are so kind to my birth city, love it 🥹

[@YouLii]

I too did a series of vlogs for this beautiful place with a slightly different itinerary. It is interesting how our trips are so similar yet different. Finland is truly a must go in your lifetime

[@TheKyykky]

Helsinki has about 500k residents the capital region has about 1m and i think the 1,3 you got is the whole uusimaa region or maybe the HSL region(HSL is the capital region public transport company).

[@enitenveli]

Helsingin asukasluku (31.12.2022) on 658 864

[@sapm03]

In Helsinki over 660000, capital area over 1300000 and in Uusimaa over 1700000 people.

[@klapiroska4714]

Helsinki has about 650k residents, capital region (=Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen) has about 1,2 million residents, and Helsinki region (=Capital region + 10 neighbouring municipalities) has about 1,5 million residents. The population of the continuous populated area including the city centre ("Helsingin keskustaajama") is about 1,3 million. Official (nordic) definition of continuous populated area being a city/town/urban like settlement where the distance between buildings does not exceed 200 meters. This is probably the area referred to in the video, and it's spread over 12 municipalities and contains 8 city centers.

[@1HarryH]

There nature is beautiful. I enjoyed it 🕊🕊

[@ONWorldTravel]

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