Moving to Finland | The 10 Most Asked Questions

[@sakru100]

Sorry for giving a lot of advises in previous videos. I just wanted to help you adjusting to Finland but I also now see that it can be overwhelming or even little rude. I think that is quite common trade for us finns as we do many things that are not done anywhere else but I can assure that we do not mean it in a bad way. Happy that you choosed to live in Finland and I'm exited for all the videos in the future!

[@MossyBottom]

Please don't apologise, it's all good. I love the advice, I just didn't expect to read the same thing so many times, haha! No doubt I deserve it though. :)

[@helenaville5939]

Don't apologize. As he admits in the video, he's just very English. They have a different way of responding to sincere kindness. Please continue being kind and generous - just as you are. Thank you.

[@pjk1714]

Do the same here in Canada for those not familiar with the weather shifting or rapid drops in temperature. The good point to walk away with is likely 500 of the same response might warrant a second thought in approach. I find Finland beautiful and long to return to visit friends.

[@awemasekind8896]

❤

[@catharinaholm6035]

Oikotie = shortcut in case you didn't know! Good luck learning Finnish!

[@jakemiettinen1850]

”Thank you for caring”😂 the best (finnish) passive aggressive comment. You’re really becoming a Finn in no time!

[@catherinemartina6469]

What makes you think he’s being passive aggressive maybe he’s being diplomatic and just trying to answer it in the gentle way possible

[@Jalleur14325]

Well, he said "500 times" before that...​@@catherinemartina6469

[@amypatterson-bocchi2514]

Just FYI. Being of Irish origin, I loved your stories about Irish folklore and mythology, and you inspired me to follow channels with that element. Thank you for giving me that window into Irish folklore!

[@bambibunia]

despite your folklore videos not being as ‘popular’ they will always be some of my favourite, most cherished videos on youtube and i frequently come back and relisten to them 🤍

[@tiffcat1100]

That’s a good idea! Nice to listen to when doing a gentle chore whilst keeping an eye on the visuals ❤

[@georgepickle3404]

maybe we'll get some finnish folklore next!

[@Lady_Thistle]

I do as well...

[@aprililles9610]

I loved these videos as well. They were what brought me to the channel

[@kukaliemikalie8157]

Irish in Finland is a different channel 😁

[@Faeriedarke]

Angela is lovely, I hope she'll be in more videos going forward. Her English is absolutely perfect, it's really impressive. Even her accent, or lack of one, is astounding!

[@whatdoyoulivefor735]

What is her native language?

[@missglenellen]

I think he said German@@whatdoyoulivefor735

[@mol588]

​@@whatdoyoulivefor735 I think it's German ..

[@GurtGobain]

Pretty racist to assume just because she's Asian that she'd have an accent bro

[@junehitchcock170]

@@GurtGobaina foreigner here - it is not racist to ask. Just usual curiosity. Please stop being offended on behalf of other people/race. We do have our own voice.

[@tomlibs]

Hi Daniel and Angela! I can’t begin to tell you how much you and the Mossy Bottom videos have touched me over the years. I thoroughly enjoy watching and am often moved to tears - especially at the end when your song - A Quaker Town plays. It’s not that I want to live the life you’re living but rather that I admire you for your courage and clarity in living an authentic life that fulfills you. Your love for the land and your connection to it is very heart-warming. Please continue this lovely and awe-inspiring series. I imagine there are many people like me who may feel constrained by their conventional way of life, who find joy and a sense of respite in their virtual visits to Mossy Bottom.

[@annavercauteren]

So true! Could not say it better! ❤ Also 41 years, but I look much older for sure… and now I even more feel similarity. (Bad English, so sorry!) Wishing you and your family all the best, I look out for every new video as your channel is my absolute nr one! A lot of ❤❤❤❤ from Belgium!!!

[@roberteastwood6937]

It's a lovely song. Greetings from the "Turku Archipelago" . From a Brit who came for a couple of years and still here after more than 40. Would never go back. Good luck with the Finnish. I'm still learning....

[@Jalleur14325]

Wow. How do you cope with the low light levels?

[@roberteastwood6937]

@@Jalleur14325 The answer is "I don't know".......dreaming of the spring....summer....holidays abroad...retiring in Bali.....I start my day with "full spectrum" light lamp. At least we get some light here in the south. Lapland must be grim....unless you enjoy the dark.

[@GuinevereKnight]

Swede here! Our loss, Finlands gain! Our darn bureaucracy... We don't necessarily like it either. Best of luck to you in Suomi! ❤

[@erikempire318]

I agree 100% We need to take care of people who wants to be and work here.

[@LaFranceBonjour]

you can thank mass illegal immigration for making entry harder, it amazes me that anyone would want to live in Sweden anyways

[@tomfitz-tm6tz]

Sweden has taken too many who don't want to contribute....only take !!!

[@estherscegolsky1972]

@@tomfitz-tm6tzthats the problem all over EU. Decent ppl can’t get ahead due to complicated laws,yet freeloaders get it all🤦‍♀️

[@1873Winchester]

@@estherscegolsky1972 bull shit

[@commuterbranchline8132]

At first I was surprised at just how many questions and suggestions you have received following your epic move to Finland. Then I wasn’t because I realised that your followers are heavily invested in your adventure and many of us do actually care about you guys! Wishing you both continued success, health and happiness in your adventures!

[@alessandrasweetman811]

Apart from your wonderful content, I also want to thank you for making people feel less alone: being introverted, loving nature, reading, enjoying a simple life etc are not qualities that are understood or appreciated when you live in certain countries (in my case Italy), so watching your videos and reading the comments makes me feel I am not alone and makes me proud to be the way I am .

[@Baalaaxa]

As a Finn, living in the city but longing back to nature, sharing your thoughts 100%. Discovering this channel was a joy, and it's quickly become my feel-good content. And finding kindred spirits always tickles a bit in the right way, 'cause it feels like we're few and far between.

[@kateb6866]

I love the way you speak Daniel. You are so articulate and linguistically elegant :) I hope you realise that you have a real talent for storytelling and expressing your thoughts and I hope you will do something with it in the future ? Like writing a short story or a novel :)

[@outiollila4553]

Giving English lessons either on your own or as a side job at schools...

[@kateb6866]

@@outiollila4553that’s the opinion too but he is way more talented than to be just a teacher :)

[@outiollila4553]

Yes, true, so multitalented! Could teach us all in how to live our lives, really. And does, too... Very powerful ❤😊

[@josequantro57]

Daniel is already a published author.

[@kateb6866]

@@josequantro57 I never knew that.can you let me know the titles of his books?

[@RobinDS-m1g]

Your Quaker Song is melancholic and absolutely beautiful at the same time - had not realised it was your own composition. Awesome work.

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Wait Daniel wrote that song? It’s great! I love that song. It’s just like Daniel himself, deep, down to earth with a huge amount of feeling expressed calmly and simply!

[@teemur76]

Finns are just so excited when some nice people want to move here, so we want you to survive and stay 😂

[@FrenchViking466]

I had no idea Finns are so welcoming.

[@Maiju86]

​@@FrenchViking466They can be, but there are also racists like everywhere. 😢

[@kv6uf]

@@FrenchViking466 "nice people" is the key - willing to work and take care of themselves, and their environment. Genuine love for nature is considered a letter of recommendation.

[@bakeraus]

@@FrenchViking466 Most are lovely but heaps of neckbeards here. Some are absolute oxygen thieves like anywhere else in the world.

[@Baalaaxa]

​@@FrenchViking466 I guess many of us are, also curious to get to know different people and cultures. Ours is a pretty remote country, and foreigners are somewhat out of the ordinary here, especially in the more rural areas. So often we can seem awkwardly quiet, shy, or sulking, at first at least. But wait 'til you get to know us, or offer us some booze and it's a different story, hehe. But yes, good people are always welcome, especially if they love and respect nature, and want to participate in our small country.

[@ChristineKelly1000]

The sarcastic ‘thank you for caring’ 😊❤ LOVE your jumper.

[@helenaville5939]

Hmm, very English! 😂😂😂

[@CLFL14256]

@@helenaville5939 🤪 not particularly English but a very polite "f* off". I wouldn't' be so polite and I haven't been on commenting to comments, lol

[@tiffcat1100]

Not sarcastic, just carefully worded so as not to cause offence with a good dash of amusement thrown in (I think) ;)

[@happyhaven9946]

@@helenaville5939 I know. Made for some uncomfortable viewing. Not sure I'm as much a fan as I thought I was. Time will tell.....

[@collie8]

timer pls

[@uesff]

Tervetuloa Suomeen! ♥️ We're happy to have you here!

[@healthydee381]

My 74 year old mother loves you. She was the one who discovered your channel a few years ago and watched your Irish videos. I remember she said how she hoped nothing bad would ever happen to you as you were so nice. It was as though she actually knew you!😂

[@AnnaAnttinen]

On Yle Areena you can watch a program called Längtan til landet (in Swedish) or Kaipuu maalle (in Finnish) where a young Finnish couple first renovate a 100 year old school as their new home and then set up a vegetable garden. For inspiration and what is possible to grow in Finland! 🇫🇮 😅💙

[@Quidnunc777]

Your comments about working in a corporate environment for many years (and hating it) really resonated with me. I spent 20+ years in corporate and it just about killed me. I didn’t do well in captivity! I quit and started my own pet sitting business 20 years ago, and I couldn’t be happier.

[@arankin2914]

Feel the same way, had I not left Australia/NZ, moved to Poland where the work culture is a lot more relaxed, had covid, and then been lucky enough to be in a country where remote work has been received with very open arms, I would have left the whole corporate shabang a long time ago.

[@carolwinston4709]

Thanks for another lovely update- have been watching for years, remember Moss as a puppy and your journey transforming you place- all those heaps of trash you dug up and lugged away, mushroom hunting in the forest, all of it, and I cried when I heard of your losing Moss. Also wondered about the song, but your voice is so distinct and have listened to it for so long that I realized it was you. Greetings from NY and WV in the usa, my mother was a tough old Viking who died here at 100, my father a lifelong love and admiration for Sibelius and Finland- he volunteered to bring over, oversee the assembly and test fly Brewster fighter planes that were given to Finland by the USA. Joppa Karhunnen was his lifelong friend, he taught them to fly the Brewsters against the Russians, and they were wonderful, intuitive and fearless pilots.

[@Anita-rq9ev]

I hear you, the "normal" life is not for everybody. The system of work makes one feel trapped, like a prisoner, no freedom to decide what to do with your time (this is how I feel😉). I'm glad you found your way of living 👍.I wish you and your family all the best 🙏

[@collagearte1]

Nooooo don't stop the story telling videos!!!! They are marvelous and so inspiring. You are a great narrator and you tell the best stories. You really bringed to life the characters and magical places you talked about so please, please, please keep them coming.❤❤❤

[@Chopsyochops]

I grew up with an Irish family in the U.K. and spent part of my childhood living in Ireland. I am so Irish by nature, that I don’t fit here in well here at all in the UK. I’m not polite enough, too brazen and far too blunt. A bit like a bull in a China shop. There really are cultural differences between the two lands, even though they are so physically close to each other in distance. Well wishes to you and yours in your new land. X

[@happyhaven9946]

I'm the same. Born in the UK but always felt like an outsider. Probably found it too restrained and full of rules and of course the class thing. When I visited Ireland I felt at home for the first time ever.... even liberated. I guess we all find our "place" if we look hard enough.

[@gulfstream7235]

Well said

[@Chopsyochops]

@@happyhaven9946 I hear ya. The cultural ways here in the U.K. are far to restrictive and oppressive for my character. I fit in best in Ireland and European places like Italy and Spain. My hubby is Italian. I tried dating English guys but it was too stressful for them to have a woman who wouldn’t do as she was told. I was too wild lol. All of my friends are bolshy Mediterranean’s. It’s strange to feel like an outsider in my native born country where I have the same accent etc.

[@ShakalinSilver]

Thank you for posting your videos, I nearly settled in Finland in the early 1990s and I'm now thinking about buying a second home there with the hope of living there full time. You've really helped me in making my mind up, thank you once again. x

[@janebutz5375]

I wonder why people question what you are doing when it so obviously suits you. They really need to ask themselves if THEY are doing what’s right for them. You are so nice about responding to them. Best of luck to all of you.

[@kimmikke_]

I love to see, that you have find your calling in Life and that you do not pursuit the typical "more money - bigger Car - bigger and more expensive house - holidays in exotic and expensive places - high valued Job Role" thinking they will get you happier and that other people would respect them more - it's a Rat's Race! Instead you enjoy every second and every physical task needed to be done and also take joy in learning how to do them. That's the way most people in Finland use to live, but nowadays it's running after money and wealth. Sire, you and your wife have figured out what is the meaning of Life - KUDOS! Even though I do not personally know you, I am proud of you two! (oh yeah, I'm a Finn and I love your English pronunciation, it brings back memories of how most people spoke in England, nowadays most speak with more ugly dialect or way!) Keep on following the path you have found, it clearly makes you a rare happy human :)

[@mikrokupu]

I work in Helsinki and have several foreign born colleagues. Some of them still struggle with their Finnish, so we often speak some kind "Finglish" at work. Must sound terrible for outsiders but it works :) Finns know that learning Finnish takes time, so using English is usually perfectly fine, also when using public services. At least this is the case in the capital region. But we Finns could be a bit more patient to listen to broken Finnish and not switch to English so quickly.

[@gupiwa]

"But we Finns could be a little more patient to listen to broken Finnish and not switch to English so quickly." The fault isn't only on you. As a native English speaker in Finland I find it hard to use my broken Finnish when you guys understand English so damn well. Just human nature to pick the easier path.

[@jattikuukunen]

I speak English in my office job in Helsinki as well, to the point I probably use English more than Finnish in my daily life. There are many jobs you can do without knowing a word of Finnish. Not knowing English would be a harder barrier for many.

[@PetraVivien]

I didn't know that Moss died last spring. He was such a great dog and will never be forgotten. I'm quite sure he will make his way to the fairyworld🙏We all must move forward and things change in our life. Now you are a dad and your responsibilities have changed. A new country is a perfect start and i'm so excited to watch your new videos to come.

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Angela that super fast " Yes" had me giggling. Bless you both/ all and may all your dreams come true xxx

[@durbledurb3992]

It's a sorrowful thing, Ireland and Britain, and sounds like you saw it upfront for a decade. Best of luck in Finland.

[@brendanmccallion2350]

I love that Mossy Bottom calendar, and Moss in the background is always with you. Loved the "thank you for caring" moment on the repetitive comments 🤣

[@Ramon40340]

Welcome to Finland! I found you from the first Video about Finland and now I watched all your videos. I’m so happy to see that how ready and excited you are begin to work on your farm. I’ll bet that you get that place beautiful and you will get good harvest what ever you grow there. I’m waiting when i see video about getting volunteers there to help you, I’m up to that task! ❤️💪

[@c.jourdan3040]

WOW, I've been watching you for a while now and would never have guessed you were even close to 40! I was thinking early to mid 30's. I do love your videos, I find them soothing and yes, I too miss Moss.

[@AM-fs1je]

I thought 25, tops.

[@robinsouth8555]

I really enjoyed your videos telling the folklore stories, I am surprised they weren't popular. I will be 61 this year, time flies. My husband's saying to me when I was down about a patient dying was, 'life is terminal we are all dying one day at a time.' Although, he is correct, mine is I have to live until I can't. Glass 1/2 full or 1/2 empty I suppose.

[@paularuotsalainen979]

Daniel, Angela and Juno, I'm very happy that you chose to move to Finland 😊

[@christopher3963]

I’m 41 as well, Daniel you could pass for 31!! You have a gift for story telling and narrating. When I was much younger and “guerrilla gardening” in the woods I would take my shirt off and let the mosquitoes go wild. According to Native Canadian folklore this would build tolerance for the rest of the season.

[@Wandering-oaks]

I’ve watched your videos for a while now and have to say, it’s not your location but your likeminded attitude to myself and your lifestyle that I follow and watch for. I’m so glad you have new adventures and dreams to fulfill!

[@SeamsLikeAGoodIdea]

This is a fun video and it's lovely to see you both! Living on a homestead as you do, the work is never finished; that's just the way it is. Mystery Addition! Can't wait to find out about that! On a side note, I loved your whimsical folklore videos! Maybe trolls live on your property! Perhaps you could post a permanent note at the top of the comments about your song at the end. Unending questions, advice, and nosiness is the price you pay for letting us all see you the way you live. 🤣The Finns sound like nice people and I hope you try hard to learn the language, as it's the right thing to do. (See! More unsolicited advice!)

[@keerak]

Your comments about your audience made me laugh! Well done for taking it so well! We just can't help ourselves sometimes 😆

[@SpanishEclectic]

Firstly, I adore your doggy Christmas sweater! My best friend has had 7 Border Collies throughout her life, and they are something special. Your philosophy resonated with me when I watched one of your early videos. I sometimes wonder if there is a type of genetic memory for things like farming and love of the land. One of each set of grandparents grew up on a farm, while the other two were city dwellers. I took a chance and purchased an additional lot next to my suburban home (an older, semi-rural area until recently). I love having the space. Since I retired, many people tell me I should travel, or take up some trendy sport or hobby, when I all I really want to do is fix up my old house and create a beautiful garden where I can grow food and flowers, and enjoy a refuge from the stress of the modern world. I would definitely enjoy watching some storytelling videos featuring legends of Finland, but I have to admit the Irish tale holds a special place in my heart. Cheers!

[@mjosheehy]

Thanks for this wonderful update. I so admire you, your family and your way of life! I'm70, so time has passed me by, but yours is the life I would choose if I had it all to do over. Living simply, working hard,and learning something new every day is the best. I'm thankful I can live it through your journey. All the best to you and your family!

[@Quidnunc777]

It’s never too late!

[@Treasier]

This channel has fast become one of my all time favorites. I hope you keep up with regular updates about your life in Finland! FAQ format was very nice. I'm so happy you are not afraid of this very rare cold winter. Spring is 2-3 months away, would like to hear about things you are planning first to do!

[@patriziapanetta2021]

I loved your folklore stories and how you retold them, I am surprised they weren't popular.... why folks!?? Please reconsider the idea of carrying on with this projects too. Thank you❤❤❤

[@ib-fine]

I enjoyed the folklore

[@karenleemallonee684]

Your storytelling was what brought me to your channel, you are so wonderful at it. I remember wondering if you had more stories so I ended up finding this lovely KZbin channel, maybe 2 years ago or more. Please continue, I just love getting taken away by a great tale. When you mentioned Moss joining the Fairies, warmed my heart & put a huge smile on my face. Thank you, Daniel. Sending prayers for continued love, warmth, safty & happiness for the 3 of you! 👍👍

[@LPWide80]

It's pleasure to watch and listen how practical and down to earth you seem to be. It helps a lot you to integrate here.

[@seansweeney7643]

He was a great lad that Moss! I hope to have a friend like that when I retire.

[@sammy4538]

You have the exact same fireplace as I have :) This house was built 1992-1998, so this is when those models were sold... These hold the heat very well and deliver it effectively - but careful not to heat it too hot too fast, are bit notorious to crack inside quite easily. Welcome to Finland, hopefully everything goes well and You enjoy life here!

[@nualarosth8448]

Loved this. It was lovely to meet you Angela .Great song ❤

[@CLFL14256]

love all your vlogs and really appreciated the folklore ones, probably because I am local to Sligo. But, whatever you put out, I will watch to dream of "other". Not that I want to change anything in my life at my age but get inspiration to incorporate in my present set up. Hope your Finnish dreams come true! All the best, greetings from Sligo

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

I actually see your move to Finland as a huge step forward, all the experience you gained in Ireland, will stand you in good stead in your new home. I feel you grew a lot, and that enabled you to go into a relationship with Angela and to add your precious Juno to the mix. How can anyone see that as a backward step? Do you choose to not use insect repellent because you dislike the chemicals? I too LOVE both the calendar and the folklore series, can’t understand why others don’t. Huge amount of good wishes from about the farthest point of the globe, Australia! Btw, ADORE the song, very like you! I bet your mystery addition is a new dog. ( Well I hope so, miss Moss a lot )

[@ValeriaVincentSancisi]

I was wondering about those lovely tiles ( is it tile?) sitting on the fireplace behind you.. Yeah on the lore and cottage tours!! I love lore!! insert and sprinkle it in your regular... Please please!! :) nice to see Angela and I truly love your end song!!

[@maisar4563]

I think your reaction to mosquito bites might be due to first time exposure. My foreign friends that visited Finland had a bad reaction as well but when they came back the next summer, they had developed immunity like us Finns and no adverse effects after that. So there's hope for you.

[@pinkf4me202]

Antihistamines will most likely help also, some ppl just are allergic or have worse reactions

[@Wezqu]

Good treatment for mosquito bites is the common Plantago major's (finnish: Piharatamo) leaves. You take a leaf and rub it between your fingers or hands until it becomes darker green and mildly more stickier. Then just put the leaf on top of the bite and it should work in few seconds taking the itch away and helping it heal faster. You can find those in any common yard as it likes to grow on grass and easy to recognize because of its big leaves that hug the ground. It also works very well on stinging nettle's stings as those he will run into when spring comes. I have known this from a small kid and its still surprising when I tell someone to do it and they don't know about it at all.

[@freezedeve3119]

there is couple different mosquitoes in Finland and those bites give bit different reactions

[@Halikatti]

I'd say some of us get very itchy from mosquito bites for our whole life. I recommend a little stick you get from the pharmacy called Etono, along with antihistamine via oral. You just use Etono on "fresh" mosquito bites, and the itching is gone!

[@HennaHuu]

I react badly but pihkasalva -resinsalve- is great for mosquito bites.

[@nat_sterling]

So nice to see Angela in a video 💛

[@tiffcat1100]

She also appeared in one about making Xmas decorations back in Ireland 😊

[@piatheiltoft67]

I loved your folklore stories maybe because I also lived in Ireland (Dingle) after 12 years I moved back to Denmarkt but Im still missing Ireland. So nice to "meet" Angela. All the best ☘️

[@Lauschini]

Sooooo nice! You are inspiring me, showing me that i am on the right path towards more and more personal freedom & living with nature. I moved from Northern Germany to a very remote country house in Tuscany, started gardening, got some chickens, living one day at a time. Keep going! 🍀👍

[@SteveHainesCounsellor]

We absolutely loved your folklore videos. You are a wonderful story teller. Please don't give up on them completely. We love your vlogs. Take care 🙏💜🙏

[@kansaIainen]

Your channel is really fun to watch. And then to the point. I saw that your windows are quite old. I did a window renovation in my own over 100-year-old house, I got 3-plane windows. They insulate the cold very well, I can recommend it.

[@kittonsmitton]

Advice works both ways, your thoughts and advice are much appreciated, your song takes me back to Cat Stevens album Tea for the Tillerman. I have to say Angela is very easy on the eyes, you make a wonderful couple, thank you again for this your vlog. BTW please more storytelling from time to time.

[@suecox2308]

This was fun--so many good wishes to you as you and Angela take this journey together.

[@tezzathetracter2001]

Thank you Daniel and Angela. Couldn't agree with you more, there is greater joy in the the jouney than in the arrival. Each day is a gift to be treasured no matter what trials and tribulations come our way. Every morning you wake up is a reason to celebrate, and who knows, even if we don't wake up there may still be amazing journeys ahead.

[@salward6709]

What patience to keep reading the same comments and advice over and over! Loved this. Thank you.

[@joojoojeejee6058]

Swedish is a national language mainly on paper, but in reality, you will get by much better in English. Swedish is widely spoken only on very specific areas, typically some small municipalities on the West coast. A typical, average Finn doesn't really understand Swedish, because there is no need to. But he/she typically will understand English to some extent.

[@jaakkoohable]

This is indeed true, at least from the viewpoint of this eteläsavolainen who did an RV trip to the west coast a few years back with my family. We planned to stay the night at a quaint little campground in a small village along the coastline, and I had to break out the Swedish I had learned in school some 25 years ago, as we quickly found that the nice lady that I asked driving instructions from, as well as the campground host, only spoke Swedish. They were very welcoming and hospitable, and the small wayside campground by the sea was amazing, so it was a nice experience. It did feel a bit like being abroad for this family from Eastern Finland, where no-one speaks Swedish. Even the street names aren't given Swedish names, which is typical for many other areas in Finland.

[@pdterre5496]

The average Finn understands Swedish only if he has to, and he will, because every school child learns the other domestic language . Well, there are some towns too with Swedish majority speakers. Swedish language is the tie to the Nordic community whether we like it or not.

[@joojoojeejee6058]

@@pdterre5496 Bullshit, most Finns definitely do not understand Swedish to any meaningful extent, despite having studied some Swedish at school in their youth. Most Finns don't need Swedish for anything, so we will forget fast what little we might have learned. Secondly, the language that ties the Nordic countries de-facto is ENGLISH. Come back to the planet Earth from your delusional fantasy world.

[@joojoojeejee6058]

@@pdterre5496 Bull****, the average Finn doesn’t need Swedish for anything and will forget what little he/she might have learnt at school. And the de-facto lingua franca between the Nordic countries is ENGLISH.

[@Maiju86]

Yes, I am from Kymenlaakso and there are no Swedish speakers so even if we learn some Swedish at the school, I haven't ever had anyone with whom to speak it so I have forgotten the language... And when studying German it was very confusing because I find those two languages very similar. 😅 (I would be curious to hear what Angela says about this, if I remember correctly German is her mother tongue.) But everyone younger than 70/60 years old speaks English. Good luck for learning Finnish! If you find a good app for that, please let me know! My husband should continue his studies... 🙈

[@pamelag.4417]

Hi, from California. So happy for the two of you and your little bundle of Joy. I’ve enjoyed being along for your journey, So sorry to hear of your grief of losing Moss. I was in love with him, too. Praying you’ll find another lovely dog again. I think Finland is wonderful, and wishing blessings for you there. It’s truly magical, sending love to you and your family.

[@fredi9204]

Not saying we Finns aren’t prone to ’backseat-driving’, but I think what may have happened is that a well-meaning mob of Finns saw a soft spoken ”Irish folk singer” in trouble 🥶 and rushed to comment simultaneously. Then due to YT lag and *ahem* some hastiness/not doing due diligence by reading other comments first, led to a tautological tsunami of unsolicited advice about frozen windscreen procedures. 😅 My question is: What has surprised you the most in Finland, during your time here?

[@maluneid5277]

Angela wishing you are your family all the best, with language, living and surviving! 👍👍👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@itsgoodiewoodie]

Tolkien was in love in Finnish language and old Finnish mytology btw 🤓

[@TeresaCook-de6jo]

Thank you! Yes, driving in a car is far more dangerous than being outdoors. Eating the Standard American Diet and not moving enough kills so many more people than ticks, weather or any challenges you will get there! We loved your storytelling videos! They were great right before bedtime!

[@doggiefamily908]

Another great video. Daniel, I discovered your channel not long ago, and have been binge-watching all the videos. I'm retiring next year, moving to 10 acres land, hoping to grow as much food as I can (if deer permits). I love that you care so much about the animals, what a nice change from the typical homesteading video.

[@kevingoodwin9887]

Another great video, good luck to both you and your family on this journey

[@cdl0]

The videos on this channel are so heartwarming. It is interesting hearing Angela speak on this one. Few Germans can hide their German accent, but hers is almost undetectable when speaking English, and for the few Finnish words we heard, it is clear that she is doing well at the pronunciation and accent. However, her beloved husband still has some work to do in that department! :-) Nevertheless, the healthy, outdoor lifestyle clearly keeps him looking young!

[@asbjorgvanderveer5050]

Finland and family. You've chosen well❣ Best wishes from Canada.

[@ldg2655]

I LOVED the folklore series! And you are such a good story-teller!

[@attract1234]

Lovely to meet Angela. get used to the same question's from folk they are just trying to be nice, I lived in France now for 23yrs and still get asked the same questions. ive just had to suck it up

[@sharonhamilton2056]

I live in Wales. I like how people have written to you to apologise for giving you too much advice and also to let you know how glad they are you have come to Finland. How lovely of them. I think you have a brilliant way of presenting yourself and of being true to who you are. You have a lovely wife and child and make wonderful videos. You also look 20 years younger than your actual age!

[@tesshiva]

A hundred thumbs-up! I enjoyed this video so very much, and I look forward to more steps in yours, Angela’s and Juno’s journey!

[@stephengreen6338]

You are a special person Daniel, although, you would never thing so of yourself. Along with many others who live a mundane life, you give optimism for the future, I wish you, and your family, health, and happiness.

[@monikacarless_wordwitch]

Well, this was just splendid! I smiled through the whole thing. Lovely to see you Angela, and I am impatiently waiting to see the three of you, plus mystery addition, outside when the spring leaves are gently unfurling. Love your humor!

[@abbeyhyde6406]

Ah Daniel, it is so nice to hear you talk about your lovely family, having watched you over the years from when you were on your own. I really like your perspective on how a survival priority like chopping wood reduces the burden of choice in your life. Your explanation of your daily experiences with nature and life as a process to be appreciated, without expecting happiness and success to be tied to an end date or completion of a project is a great way to look at life. I can imagine how busy you and Angela are in the happy chaos of caring for an infant. All the very best in Finland, and keep making those videos.

[@lesleysmith8300]

I have lived in England for over 40 years but like you, l still feel Scottish, as that's where I'm from but l prefer to live in England. So what you say resonates with me. I'm looking to retire in Portugal though, as l have been going since 2009 and fell in love with the country. I always feel at home. I'm sure I'll be met with challenges but I'm prepared for this. I'm also learning the language and. know enough to get by but want to further that if l can. 😂😂. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@marionjohansson4235]

Lovely to hear all your news, and to meet Angela. Good luck to you both.

[@beckyjohnson3161]

I just finished bing watching your videos from the beginning. Great video. So fun to see Angela. Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤

[@Marzumur]

I just found this channel and it’s fun to binge your videos. Looking forward to many more! I didn’t know the Swedish immigration system was so limiting, but it’s their loss I guess. Turku and the South-Western parts of Finland are quite lovely and probably the best climate in Finland to grow food.

[@kateverett7869]

I really loved your storytelling! I hope you do continue them in some way. I think that the perception of "an easier life" is entirely subjective. What seems hard to others is a joy to me.

[@TintarellaDiLuna64]

Welcome to Finland 🇫🇮 The only big, huge thing you have to know from the beginning: Do not eat the yellow snow 😂 Love "Mossy bottom", been watching the Great British Bakeoff, so..I have loved England since chilhood, been there twice 🙋🫡

[@bethwhite2857]

Nice talk today A great family dog is a stabyhound, my Lizzie girl stood by me for 18 years. 💕 Thank you both for a nice warm video 🌴🤠

[@missglenellen]

Nr. 10 - about your song - would have been my question... thank you. I still love your channel so very much, honest, positive, optimistic inspiration. That's what the world needs.

[@ottorosas2982]

Nice video looking forward to seeing Finnish food culture from the garden. Would recommend cleaning and sorting the fishing gear in the shed and looking into Finnish food culture related to smoking fish. Have seen some cool mini sheds deployed for purely this purpose and know some culinary experts you can connect with around Turku if smoking 🐟🐠🐟 tickles the pallet...and yes sometimes us Finns can sound rude and super direct... IV been kicked out from bars in Europe doing simple things like: could I please have a pint of your finest ale sir translated directly to Finnish: Olut 🍺😂 with optional kiitos

[@elainemcguirk4993]

What an absolutely lovely Q & A ! Great to meet Angela . Although she may have been in other videos, I haven't seen them. What a beautiful and accomplished lady 😀. Can't believe you're 41 , you look so fresh and young. Maybe I was too, at your age, I'm 70 now 🙊. Looking forward to following the rest of your adventures xx

[@susanwheeler9624]

I loved the folklore series .. but i enjoy all of your videos whatever the content .. always delightful!

[@JANTHEMAN1975]

A friend of my mine gave me the tip to watch your channel, you give us grumpy Finns inspiring positivity it seems🙂 As a small veggie, plant and berry grower I was wondering what food you plan to grow on your farm? I will plant tomato seeds inside my house during spring time in order for them to grow ready to be planted in my little green house. Farming season is very short here so. Do you have a cold cellar under your house? Good for storing food if you plan to preserve it to last along the year😊 Will you farm your land with a tractor or just with hand tools?

[@colrathfuriae]

Hello! I think with your ambitions and goals in mind, you've moved to absolutely to the right country. As you probably know and been noted many many times, we Finnish are worker nation. We work hard for our living and our vacation times we work even harder (liberating stuff at our summer cabins, yards etc.) And living of the land is a national trait that everyone has. Even in high density cities where people live in apartment buildings, we still get the urge to grow something: herbs, cherry tomatoes, chilies etc. (hopefully not cannabis like my upstairs neighbor LOL). Personally, I think I was on the 6th grade in elementary school when my friend and me decided that we're gonna spend a week in the forest, and we did. We had no food or anything with us but we already had the knowledge back then how to live in the wilds so that was a no problem for us. Returned back to home well fed and happy after a week. :D (just a reminder story how early we can start living in the wilds). I hope that you will enjoy (sometimes anger gets shit done tho) the labour and challenges that face you here but it's definitely possible. Love seeing your updates about your life and challenges, keep up the good spirits and work! 😊PS: Oh and I cannot wait for you to experience the early spring/summer mornings here, that is something special!

[@ihanba]

I can't wait to see how you're transforming the old house and the property into a productive and functional smallholding. I grew up in the Finnish countryside and over the years I've seen so many old houses falling into disrepair because old people are dying, young people are moving to cities in search of work, and the houses are abandoned. It is also demanding to maintain your house in a good condition if you don't have the skills or time to do so yourself and don't have the money to have it done professionally. Or at least my family was struggling with that. So, I'm delighted to see that at least this house and property is getting a new life. 🙂I only discovered your channel recently, but from what I have seen, I have no doubt you have the skills to fix it. It's also interesting to follow your journey into learning how everything works in a new country. Best of luck to your family!

[@klazyy641]

Now you've gone and done it; I can't get that song out of my head! Ha! Thanks for the 10 question episode today---good responses and reasoning behind them. I had a sad moment when finding out your wonderful dog has gone to the Fairy Land, but I know he went with lots of love around him and would have appreciated his resting place. Yup, you have a gift of the story teller in you and, perhaps, a wee bit of 'blarney' too??? All the best to you and your small family over there In Finland.

[@andersjjensen]

New to the channel (as in, since the move to Finland). I chuckled a good bit at your "thank you for caring" response to people yelling in the comment section.

[@onething247]

We started following early on because we wanted to see how you restored your Irish property. We soon gained such admiration for you and love for Moss. We watch all of your videos and look forward to what you and your family accomplish this year. Also we love the closing song and your explanation of it. So now we want more! Please consider more music.

[@Julie-bq6iz]

Daniel, your lifestyle is definitely keeping you young! I would never guess you are 41! You and Angela could easily pass for late 20s. I am so happy for you and your little family, and look forward to your videos. I have followed you since the early days of your channel. Exciting things to come and I wish you many blessings! ❤

[@valcourisland1776]

Thank you for this. Very informative and interesting. I very much appreciate you answering questions that have been asked and answered previously. As a new subscriber, I hadn’t been through all the old videos, so I found this especially helpful. How nice of you both!

[@lrigdrenlrigdren2147]

Daniel, it occurred to me - you are a storyteller in all that you do. Writing, composing songs and videos, of course ... but even in all the work of your hands. And I think all storytellers love the *process*, more than the finish line, as you say. [My, how I wish I had a life like you are living! I tried but financial and healthcare needs pulled me back into The System, for now. My dad was very much like you in his love of independence and problem-solving, and so my childhood was an adventure perhaps like your little one will experience - everything in a happy rustic state with ongoing development!] Angela, I love your blog posts too - please know we are all delighted by you, and thank you for sharing a bit of who you are. Finally, if I can vote for your folktale videos, I will! I'll go back and make sure I hit the Like button on each of them. And - I loved your book "Beyond the Gate", and hope someday you publish more!

[@Fluxiton]

Your awesome thank you for making these videos and being so open.

[@jodycody11]

It IS the journey!! Loved seeing Angela! You guys inspire following your dreams! GRATITUDE!!!❤

[@Thinklair]

I think you've picked the right country. Finland has an attitude of "do it yourself unless you legally can't" - I've learned so much about plumbing, electrics, car maintenance, and carpentry since I moved here from the UK. And although the Finns may be somewhat dour and uncommunicative, they certainly perk up and start talking when you ask them for advice on maintenance work. By the way, have you tried "avanto" yet?