I Visited the Loneliest Place in Europe

[@Ken-h5d]

It's obvious alone and lonely are 2 different things. I've been alone since my wife passed but I only feel lonely on occasion. Doing what you love brings riches many people never realize. In your travels, Eva, you have met some of the wealthiest people on earth. Beautiful post.

[@birgerhellefatland6265]

Agree. Loneliness and solitude are two different things

[@johannakuster1564]

I dont know how this translates....in German we have einsam = lonely and allein = alone. You also can say: All Eins = United with the universe. I love this.

[@LorenaSchuth]

@@johannakuster1564 this works in english too! :) alone = all one 💗

[@rickwyatt976]

Where does there power come from

[@Hokefi]

Agreed. Alone means peace, quiet and stress-free to me. But well yes I'm from Finland😉. You have to be ok with yourself and your thoughts to fully enjoy solitude.

[@ohsillymelly]

The thing about Finnish solitude is that it's liberating. Finns shy away from a lot of social norms as is as they don't really do small talk, they respect your private space and they don't mind the silence at all, but they are absolutely some of the most communal/hospital people out there provided you respect their culture.

[@renevandenborre3629]

Makes one wonder why the elected gov. decided to join NATO?

[@ba-gg6jo]

Except for the millions of mossies in summer.

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

In what world, is respecting someone’s private space, not the social norm?

[@ancymonek1984]

@@anthonyproffitt5341 unfortunately in most places I've been to these days :(

[@anthonyproffitt5341]

@@ancymonek1984 in the middle of a bustling city I can see. My experience is that even in populated areas you can find peace if you know where to look. People rarely pry unless you are open in social settings.

[@wildhareonthegulfofmexico3539]

This modern world has turned natural peace into a premium. All your vids are so beautiful.

[@hamzahcovers4893]

I sometimes hate the world for it

[@brettteets8242]

What a amazing experience. The people in Finland you have met seem so real and down to earth. Genuinely happy and at peace in the solitude of nature and their lives.

[@peabase]

The indigenous Sámi people of Lapland (or rather, Sápmi) are distinct from the Finns. They (or we, since I'm partly Sámi) have even less need for conversation. As my grandfather would say, let nature do the talking.

[@larrybuckner8619]

I really enjoy watching this channel specifically for the lack of drama. Nothing but good vibes.

[@VelaSebastian]

I've seen all of your videos, not just this one. And I wanted to say that I'm absolutely amazed by your courage, by your inspiring way of life...and also by the beauty of all those places you show us. An amazing experience for you and an irreplaceable inspiration for all of us. Thank you so much...what else can I say? That's all I feel when I see you in my screen: thankfulness. I feel grateful.

[@PeteGlyde]

Hello Eva. Thanks so much for taking me to meet Janita; I thought I lived an 'off the grid' lifestyle as a self employed musician (I live very frugally) but she was amazing. All the Sami people in your vlogs seem to have a serenity about them; a sense of being at peace with themselves; happy within their own skin. Thank God the same people have survived. Pete Glyde

[@KuldaevaWatercolor]

Oh my goodness, Eva, this episode is so special! I love how kind the people of Finland are. Thank you so much for sharing your travels with us! You open the world to people living with physical disabilities, like myself, who may never visit such places yet could live vicariously through your experiences 💖

[@Captain-Max]

Sometimes, this old man sees something that brings a tear to his eye. You took me back +30 yrs to my 10 acres and small house 25 miles north out of town into the northern Minnesota wilderness. Where snow was just as deep and the cold was noticeably further below zero Fahrenheit. No reindeer, but sled dogs were popular. I think the reindeer are better suited with their feet like snowshoes. Plus, you only need one instead of 6 or 8. It's a great life for sure.

[@peabase]

Plenty of Finns, too, or their descendants, in Minnesota. They're a funny bunch, still sharply divided by religion, language and politics, whereas Finns in Finland are much more homogeneous.

[@Gigi-ik3br]

Do love how much of a help Vilk is in the kitchen! Obviously he is the head chef making sure the recipes are followed properly. We'll done chef Vilk.

[@spiercephotography]

I love Juanita so much! What she said she went through is exactly what a small business owner does typically go through, and then to go out and prove them wrong, you go girl!! Wishing her much success and lots of visibility from this video so she stays busy. The reindeer and scenery are so beautiul. Honestly, you don't need a van. If you did get a van, you'd miss Odysessy so much! So stick with her. And sunrises, especially after a snow, are so beautiful, peaceful, quiet, and the absolute best!

[@halla5980]

I think her name is Jenita

[@CanislupusSuper]

@@halla5980 No her name is Janita

[@SubconsciousLight]

She is true embodiment of "SISU"!

[@12OZK12]

juanita 🤣🤣

[@SadeMetsavirta]

It's Janita :D

[@JuhaniHuuskonen]

It's really nice of you to visit our country. Thank you!

[@tiffanyr134]

I was very impressed with Janita. She is such a strong and beautiful woman. It's so wonderful that she's created her own business and is doing what she loves with her reindeer ❤

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Eva and Vilk. Sometimes the most remote places are where you find your most happiness time in life because the stress just melts away even in the most coldest places. Thanks for letting us ride along with y’all on y’all’s adventures.

[@unkiesacredspirit4938]

Eva..thank you for taking me back to Finlandia..I have traveled in this area with my husband in winter. Yes,definitely cold but magical. Finland is home for us ,and we love it!!

[@oblomovtheunknown]

24 and a half minutes of great content, super filming (drone shots sublime) , great interviews and done in the wonderful company of Eva and Vilk. Thanks Eva.

[@johnshares]

Eva, You are such a blessing in our lives, with your happiness and constant smiles. Thank you so much .

[@Tortriroy]

I have been watching you off and on for some time and am REALLY enjoying your content. These are amazing, challenging place that you go. Trust your gut and keep living and discovering life.....and taking us along.

[@paulpm57]

I read a book in the 1970's called Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintaneance (it wasn't about bike maintence, i was a story of a guy - Robert Prisic, taking his son on a tour around America with his thoughts and philosophy). One observation he made in the book was people who live in dense comuinities like cities have small distances between them but huge emotional distance from each other. On the other hand, people who live a long way from their neighbours with lots of space appear to be much closer emotionaly. Your experiance seems to go along with that idea!

[@shooster5884]

Oh gosh Yes... .Zen and The Art of Motorbike Maintenance.. Obligatory reading in the 1970's... So many fond memories being young that decade..😊

[@paulpm57]

@@shooster5884 Who said anything about not still being young now! 😎😆

[@shooster5884]

@@paulpm57 👍😂...

[@destinationsroadslesstraveled]

Very true having lived in both.

[@oregonziggy2391]

Great book.

[@volunteermaupi4809]

24 minutes of heaven.. Thank you! And what an absolute awesome dog you have.

[@123canadagirl]

I loved visiting southern Finland. Looks like a trip to the north is needed

[@saaraa7876]

I’m from the Southwest but live in Helsinki now. I can’t imagine actually living anywhere in Finland but the southern coast personally, but Lapland is so beautiful this video reminded me that I want to go there. I haven’t been in 15 years.

[@janhenry9733]

Wow who needs the travel channel anymore, your videos are fantastic, Eva! So well done. Thanks for the phone card tip!

[@hansostlund4626]

you girl.. you and your videos are just gorgeus the very best from stockholm sweden!!

[@TideKnotTravellers]

Couldn’t agree more with what the couple at the end says, find something you love and you’ll never work, it’s not true you’ll work way harder but feel so much more accomplished and happy everyday! We work way more hours since quitting our jobs but we love it! Beautiful video as always ❤

[@kevinstenholm40]

My ancestors came from Sweden, and I've never been there, so I've enjoyed watching your trip to Scandinavia. Thank you for sharing.

[@minnaorv]

She wasnt in Scandinavia. Finland isnt a scandinavian country

[@kevinstenholm40]

@minnaorv she was also in Sweden and Norway on her trip, if you remember

[@daveenyart]

Thank you Eva. Thank you, thank you...thank you!!

[@tomjensen618]

Well done Eva, you best one yet, love the interactions an a peek into some different ways of existing.

[@Jayapullani]

A beautiful place on the Earth, I love the remoteness of it - Also love that you are meeting with different people again who share about their life, and love to see how easily adaptable Vilk is to diverse environments and climates, he has such a good nature and resiliance.

[@DyanEsoap]

What a beautiful place! And the people don't seem lonely at all, they look healthy and happy! I've been dog sledding and would love to try with Reindeer, sledding, Janita what a fantastic business and home you have!

[@chadrboucher]

You're giving Vilk an amazing life! Bravo!

[@karenanderson6443]

Thank you! You make such heartwarming and passionate videos I look forward to each new adventure you experience and share!

[@Hakulanni]

Such very nice people... You trying to help with the sled feeding the Elk and then enjoying a luxurious Sauna and Jacuzzi, priceless! Thank you for sharing..

[@bettybanaszak5748]

Another wonderful video. Loved the music you chose to highlight that region. Your genuine-ness is so refreshing. No affectation, just pure wonder in each experience. No glamorization, just pure reality with all the good sincere vibes, even through struggles and personal disappointments. I look forward to each episode. You're a very brave girl going it alone like this. Vilk is a terrific companion and he's having a blast as well. Temperatures like that are very dangerous and not to be taken lightly. Every detail has to be put in place with great care and planning. Carry on, dear friend.

[@jordantate8242]

I love what she said about work, I've never liked the expression do what you love and you'll never work. Another great video Eva!

[@IanMossManchester]

What a fantastic video. A region I've 2 friends from, but don't know that much about. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@niptodstan]

Such a relaxing episode. I've watched this while relaxing in a hot bath. Bliss.

[@rodhester2166]

Thanks for putting in all the extra effort and time to edit, film, upload and narrate all of your adventures and thoughts.

[@amasdaha9734]

Yes, least populated places have the happiest people. I always smile when folks talk about how much work it is to be self sustaining, that’s what the human condition was designed around, and the physicality of it keeps you healthy. Great life lessons Eva!

[@ajbishop890]

Thank you Eva for sharing this special video. I have been following your channel for a while now and this one is of my favourite. Keep up your amazing journey. May God gives you many more blessings as you touch many people lives.

[@OLDMONK297]

A nice and lovely place LAPLAND. I enjoyed the video. Mother nature has given us bounty to enjoy. Eva, your video is very educative. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ZsuzsaKarolySmith]

I have a lot of subscriptions on KZbin, but your videos are the ones I watch every week without fail and look forward to the most.

[@juhakorpi8372]

I know this Levi region quite well, thanks Eva for this video and visiting also Finnish Lapland.

[@deboraward1574]

Wow thank you so very much. Your travels and videos are amazing and they also inspire

[@Jo553Nas]

all the streets are cleared of high snow in such a sparsely populated place - respect to the Finnish community. I enjoy your reports from the North very much!

[@robertbattison4136]

Went skiing, husky & reindeer sledding in Levi 14 years ago, fabulous place, thanks for the memories!!

[@ewakarakulska911]

You are my inspiration! Thank you so much Eva !

[@maryannpadre9248]

Eva.. my most favorite blogger, because she brings me to the most amazing places on earth and meet equally amazing people from which I have learned various culture...

[@johnleclair663]

It would be awesome to get a tour of Aggie and Paul’s place - ie how is the house so warm? Do they grow much of their own food ? Etc can they even grow food up there ?

[@novicehiker]

I always love your videos, they have a deep sense of calm even when you are constantly on the move and I think that's a really special thing. It was so interesting to see this part of Finland and to hear from two business owners in the area with very different stories. Thank you for sharing!

[@vance8565]

what a beautiful place you are in, THANKS for letting us tag along, what a beautiful spirit, and young lady you are, yes get a VAN !!!!

[@circlesofseven]

Eva, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. You are such a beautiful storyteller. Your high-quality videos are wonderful to look at. Whether you are in the Baja or in Finnish Lapland, you bring out the best of the land and the people who live there. Thanks for doing what you do. One thing that intrigues me is that all these Norwegians, Swedes, and Finnish folks speak such beautiful and clear English. They speak better than most people I talk to here in the Midwest. Is learning English part of their schooling and education; it must be. Keep up the beautiful work, Eva!

[@debmadden4157]

Eva~ you look so happy & at peace. When you got Vilk you questioned what you had done. I can't imagine Vilk not being in your life. Unconditional love.

[@whitefam2000]

I love solitude. Without people around who don't share your passion, I think life can get so full of anxiety. Love you taking the time to enjoy this part of our world. I'm enjoying your videos more and more kiddo. Enjoy watching Vilk's interaction with those around you. The big baby. Thank you for sharing Eva. You make our hearts sore.

[@janisaschim2429]

I love watching your adventures. Thank-you for sharing your incredible journeys.

[@timtense]

I'm actually debating between a truck and a van but I really need a home that has it all while still being mobile. A truck/jeep allows offroading but I feel I could just park the van somewhere and hike or bike into the real remote places. So in short: get a van!

[@thierrybervoets3604]

I do love all your videos in Scandinavia. And this one has something more special. I had the feeling to be there. Thank You a lot . 🌹🌹

[@CraigBozart]

This is one of My favorite. videos of yours. Peaceful magical place on earth

[@fjdarling]

Eva is such a talented story teller. I enjoy her occasional video "letters" from abroad. God Bless Eva and Vilk.

[@RawandCookedVegan]

Thank you Eva for bearing the cold and giving us a glimpse of this beauty.

[@noemiabuy2507]

I do love watching every video you upload, it refreshes my mind and i get to know places i have never been to and probably no chance of visiting because I don’t have the privilege..Watching here from the Philippines, I am just an ordinary homemaker, a housewife, a mother of two and an introvert person🥰..more power to your channel, continue to be an inspiration to everybody who appreciates simple things..kudos!

[@weronikaburek]

Being from Bolesławiec I love seeing pottery from my hometown all over the world. 😄

[@doitdual]

Thank you for showing us this beauty, Eva!

[@53221carvel]

Cold weather never use to bother me. Now just watching you makes me cold. Hats off to you. Enjoy your videos. ❤❤❤

[@NZKiwi87]

Great video, such a good example that solitude does not necessarily mean loneliness. And the music in this video was EXCELLENT, thank you! No subtitles needed :)

[@paularyde9495]

I LOVE your life. Your travels inspire me so much.

[@carlalo9861]

👍Kudos to Janita for proving everyone that didn't believe in her wrong and following her passion.💪 Such a young woman, strong, and successful.💪Winter in Lapland looks sooo serene. Tortila wrap looked yummy. Continued success to Janita and thanks for another wonderful video Eva. Hug to Vilk🐕‍🦺. Take care.n ca usa🧘‍♀☮

[@kirstenmc68]

I love this style of video, interviewing people in special places who made remarkable choices! Keep ‘m coming 🙏🏻

[@davidalexander4043]

EVA your a bad ass person you set your mind to it you do it

[@lyndalouise3480]

Well you have done it again Eva another great vlog, watching you and Vilk on your travels is always a treat, Juanita the couple from London lovely people, the scenery love it all, you have trained Vilk so well, great dog, well he is more then that, great travel companion, friend, take care, look forward to your next video.🙏😌❤️

[@Jaxon1776]

You are so creative and talented. I hope you feel joyful always.

[@rofflestomp684]

My son has Lap blood history, and oh geez, does he look like them. I Still have my Alaska Ship Supply Sweatshirt from Dutch Harbor! Loved that mug! Luv you!

[@rickcockcroft7590]

Brilliant as always. Your parting words are so true.

[@josephjalbert3642]

Very educational. More than any history book, "lives agreed upon". Congratulations on very beautiful and educational videos. God Bless

[@Vidar.m]

You have trained your dog well ! He is awesome.

[@MichaelWilliams-wy8gu]

Looks like peace, serenity, and bliss....beautiful

[@parttimeyoutube]

I’m from Texas. Thank you for taking me on this journey!

[@parttimeyoutube]

Vegan cake or are you expanding more than one horizon?

[@Healthyhabitjourney]

You are such a beautiful story teller Eva. The food you guys were eating looked delicious, and colorful 🤤 Now I'm hungry. 😅

[@sierramantrvlnus]

100 percent positive energy video! Absolutely love this one.❤

[@fritzmorrison5834]

Thank you for another gem, your vids always make me feel better about the world.

[@Patrik777_]

Yes! Coldness, silence, being alone. We love it! Welcome to Finland :)

[@scottfw7169]

There at 14:10 that bowl of vegetables looks bright and delicious. So does the finished burrito at 14:47. And all that without an arsenal of utensils.

[@scottfw7169]

Ooo, food at 22:42 looks delicious too.

[@mambutuomalley2260]

1:07 Vilk watching the drone is just adorable.

[@jimc7042]

Vans are awesome. I have a Sprinter converted and absolutely love it. Get a 4x4 and you will love it.

[@clausbohansen837]

Yes. The best choice. Sprinter Van 4x4

[@CristinaCubas-n4k]

There you go Eva…I have been waiting for your content…it is always interesting!

[@pavian84]

There is some positive, strange depth in your films and a hidden subliminal message called HAPPINESS and PEACE... Dzięki za te filmy to coś innego na YT i rzadkiego dające taki fajny spokój w czasie oglądania i odprężenie. Pozdrowienia z Bieszczad.

[@vanlifeshots]

"You can do anything you want if you have the right mindset"(Juanita) Imagine how many great ideas go to waste because we listen to people with limited beliefs. Such a great video. Thank you for sharing this x

[@peterlundskow4061]

I see your mug is from Dutch Harbor, AK. I guess you must of visited there before I started watching your videos. That is a pretty remote place as well, but more populated. I visited there when I lived in AK & got stuck there longer because the weather & seas got nasty. This is a very interesting video, thanks!

[@cherylmay595]

Yes she was in Dutch Harbor, Alaska last year.

[@lynndespatie6965]

Love all your adventures ! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with all of us. ❤

[@Melanie00000]

Love your work Eva❤😊

[@chezsylvie007]

Eva it is amazing how well kept the roads are ....would love to visit that Spa some day

[@dalegraden9511]

Interviews are an A plus. Mil gracias.

[@paul4835]

This video showed up in my feed and it was a must watch for me ! Your videos are always worth seeing !

[@doughboybellmore2347]

My first two Shepherds Spike an Scooter, loved those bones also, by the time they turned 10, their scissor teeth were gone an half their canines

[@pedroj.castro1046]

Great Eva, congratulations for your adventurous courage. I see you have a wonderful companion . Thumbs-up.

[@TPTCC27]

I’m a Christian and I kind of love sword earrings that look like a cross…it’s a great visual of fighting the good fight. (PS I never really noticed your earrings or thought much about them…I mean the places you visit are way more interesting than earrings. 😆)

[@RaduLacurezeanu]

It takes a lot of courage to do what you are doing Eva... you are so great..Bravo❤🎉

[@ApartmentB]

Some of my favorite videos of yours are when you interview people from different backgrounds and cultures.

[@michaelstopher1471]

Your adventures make my day better. Thanks for the reminder.

[@JaimeOrJayOetjens]

Hi Eva, imagining your travels in a van is comforting. The fulfillment in your purpose isn't defined by your means of travel. I'm pretty sure you know this already; Clarity may bring comfort, but if comfort is all you seek, then you will never find clarity. Believing that the modern-day conveniences of Van Life is more or less deserving to YOUR purpose isn't something to fret about. Oprah said, "Become what you believe." If you want a van, I say, find the perfect van for your travels. You deserve it! If you want a horse and chariot, you deserve that, too. Embracing desired changes or choosing to live a life with multiple identities is A-Okay!

[@SteveBlau]

Thank you for showing us all these northern places and people! It has been so interesting and insightful! I probably would have never seen them without you! I now want to visit some of the same places! 🙂