I Can't BELIEVE No One Wants to Visit FINLAND 🇫🇮

[@AnneliSchmidt]

If you want to see more videos about Finland, watch this video next about the cabin we stayed in: bit.ly/46c8ycL

[@LiisaKaario-vx2vg]

It’s a beautiful montage, thanks for being our videographer and chronicler Anneli 💚🌲. I’m home sick all over again. And planning for the next trip…

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes, let's plan the next trip!! Thank you for watching!

[@AnneliSchmidt]

This was such a fun trip with 2 of my sisters! I wish all the family could go back together, rent a big cabin, and chill by the lake for a long time. Do you have big family vacations? Have you ever visited Finland or even known about this tiny country?

[@KoHokCheung]

Beautiful country, beautiful culture. I am astonished though to see that your house has no shutters on the windows. Only glass windows, is it enough to stop a burglar or an intruder. I would not sleep well at night.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Thank you for watching @scolarichris Yes, Finland is a beautiful country for sure! The windows in the cabin did have light curtain that we never actually pulled across the windows :) The bedroom I did use the curtains. We were so remote that really no one was around. I felt very safe while we were there.

[@turpasauna]

There is very little crime in Finland, especially in remote areas.

[@kristamartin186]

Thankyou so much for sharing- what a trip! I showed Ezzie too as he's obsessed with everything Finnish😊

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Thanks @kristamartin186! I have so much footage, and going through it all is so much fun, and definitely makes me want to go back asap! WE all loved it there so much!

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Has Ezzie been to Finland yet? I can't wait to take some of my kids - hopefully soon!

[@LiisaKaario-vx2vg]

Hey Krista… visiting our moms’ childhood village Hankasalmi is on my list. I saw pictures of your Mom and Dad there. Have you thought of going there?

[@AnneliSchmidt]

@@LiisaKaario-vx2vg I really would love to visit Hankasalmi too! I think the house mom was born in or was raised in is still there. Wouldn't it be nice to see that?

[@heidigrootendorst-ft5io]

I love it! I miss it and can’t wait to go back.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

I know what you mean! Liisa is thinking we should visit mom's side of the family next in Hankasalmi - I think that's a great idea!

[@holoholopainen1627]

You surely put Hankasalmi on The World Map ! - atleast in Canada

[@AnneliSchmidt]

That would be great!

[@finguy8572]

Wonderful video ❤

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Thank you for the commenting and watching the video! I really appreciate it.

[@carmenfinn7521]

Such an awesome trip!

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes it was! Thank you for checking out the video! Have you ever been to Finland?

[@carmenfinn7521]

@@AnneliSchmidt unfortunately not. It was on our list of destinations, with my late husband having family there.

[@MsElias64]

Thank's.❤

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Thank you for watching the video 💕

[@kirsikkamansikka8695]

My grandfather from my father's side is also from Hankasalmi. Never seen him, because he died in the 50's. I've always wanted to know more about my family there. 🙃

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Interesting! Check out the book about Hankasalmi - your family may be mentioned in the book too! It's very comprehensive and I'd love to get another one, but I'm having a hard time getting one to Canada.

[@T3meee]

I can believe!

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Thank you for watching! Why do you say that?

[@T3meee]

Only forest, a bunch of lakes, and Satan Claus. If you want excitement, go to Paris. If you want empty promises, go to the US. @@AnneliSchmidt

[@anna8282]

Lol so many people want to visit (or even stay), too many if you ask me. 😝 I'm here myself atm (Finn living abroad since a long time) and Helsinki is full of tourists and foreigners.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

You're so right! It has changed quite a bit over the years. Back in the early 1980's when my family moved back to Helsinki it was totally different. I've noticed an increase in interest about Finland over the past few years and I'm wondering if the "sauna" and cold plunge craze that's hit north America has anything to do with it! Thank you for commenting!

[@anna8282]

@@AnneliSchmidt I think the "happiest country in the world" thing is one reason, but what people fail to understand (and why they might get disappointed) is that happiness is highly subjective and depends very much on what your own background is. I mean, if you are from let's say a place where the climate is warm, the food is spicy, the people are super social etc, you might feel unhappy in Finland. BUT if you're ok with cold weather, like pure simple food, are introverted and appreaciate personal space, you might love it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I myself belong to the "love it" group but then again I'm Finnish. Lol.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

I'm in the "love it" group also 😅. I agree with you that's its subjective.

[@k.l.7788]

Hotelli Katajannokka used to be a prison.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes! It was a very interesting place to stay. We had a look inside the cell they still have on display and the other "cave like" room that was for groups of inmates. Have you ever stayed there?

[@k.l.7788]

@@AnneliSchmidt no, I haven’t, my brother lives in Helsinki so no need for hotels. Should go check it out though. 😊

[@AnneliSchmidt]

@@k.l.7788 You should. The restaurant is really good too!

[@holoholopainen1627]

Katajanokka IS The name of The Cape ! Nice place to stay and take The TRAM - to Central - DOWNTOWN ! Use Helsinki Card - 24 Hours - that takes You to places !

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes, it was a perfect location!

[@SchmidtyFilms]

Wow sista this is a great video of the sistas

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes, it is! 🇫🇮

[@thoughts4872]

Bone chilling cold 🥶🥶❄️❄️❄️. Plus too expensive.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes! Very true. When I was in Finland last April, I was expecting cold weather, and we ended up having the most beautiful, almost summer-like weather. I brought all the wrong clothes with me! I live in B.C. Canada and it's extremely expensive here, so I can relate to high prices too. Are you from Finland?

[@thoughts4872]

@@AnneliSchmidt No ,I live in india but my brother works as IT consultant in Helsinki. He often complaints about the harsh cold weather. I told him I am not coming to visit you. 😄😄😄

[@holoholopainen1627]

​@@thoughts4872He surely does - that on purpose ?

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Actually I'm a bit surprised how much warmer Finland is than I remember it being. You should go visit in the summer!

[@thoughts4872]

@@AnneliSchmidt Sure, why not.

[@butterflies655]

A lot of ppl want to visit Finland.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

I agree! I think once they learn about Finland they want to visit. Have you been?

[@Jonra1]

It's more about the costs. Finland is a very expensive country, it might be worth a one off trip, but I can't see it ever being a place where people would visit regularly as a tradition. This coming from a native Finn. If you make friends with locals, it will become more reasonable ofc, but even as a native living abroad, the main reason I do not visit my homeland often is just the costs. Norway and Switzerland are bit similar.

[@AnneliSchmidt]

I can see that. I find where I live the cost of living is even higher without all the infrastructure that you have in Finland. So it’s probably relative to where you currently live. Thanks for watching and commenting!! 💕

[@akramali-r9e]

Hello

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Hi! Thanks for watching my video!

[@hepeli2]

Katajanokka hotel was an old prison!

[@AnneliSchmidt]

Yes! We had a look around at the remnents of the prison. Very fascinating! Thanks for watching the video!!

[@SchmidtyFilms]

viral!

[@AnneliSchmidt]

For my channel, yes! Thanks for watching 😁