Moving to Finland | What Was I Thinking?

[@jesseh4291]

As a Finn, first of all, welcome! The fact that Finns are the happiest country has more to do with security of life, than actual "happiness". We have universal healthcare, free education and a good financial aid for the people who become unemployed. So the happiness comes from security, not "happiness" as people think of it. If you are looking for laughter and smiles, you are more likely to find it in other countries.

[@MartinConnolly-d8w]

Hahahaha nice comment😁👍I met many drunks from Finland in Estonia Jesseh, visiting Taalin for the weekend via the beer ferry...lots of happy and smiley drunks there! 🤣😂🤣😁👍

[@butterflies655]

​@@MartinConnolly-d8wWatch the statistics in the video "Country alcohol consumption comparison." The highest alcohol consumption countries in Europe are: The 1st Moldova.The 2nd Lithuania. The 3rd Chechia and the 4th Germany. For instance in Europe RUSSIA, Latvia, Estonia, Hungary, Romania, Belarus Poland Portugal, Slovakia Slovenia Andorra, UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Austria, Cypros etc. are ahead of Finland. Finland's alcohol consumption has dropped drastically in 10 years and is going down all the time. Stop those lies!

[@bugrist]

@@butterflies655 I'm swiss and I can say the same, if you are looking for genuine happiness forget about Switzerland. And I say this as a poor but happy person. And the alcohol is a plague here, tabagism too.

[@CaroleFrenchFox]

Wowww, I didn't know this about Finland. I had heard about the Baby boxes that get given to new mothers/mothers to be, with all the basics to get you started etc.... but had no idea about the rest. It's wonderful to hear there are some governments who care for their population.

[@thomasbarchen]

I hear the American dream is alive in Finland. 😮

[@Mystaries-Michelle]

How wonderful Daniel. Becoming a father. Congratulations to you & Angela. Brought a tear I must say. Finland is such a beautiful country. My son worked there for a few years. Introvert & snow lover here. The feeling of being surrounded by trees & snow was so special when I visited. Looking forward to following your new adventure into fatherhood & Moominland. Very happy for you🙏❤️

[@carolynellis387]

I was only wondering yesterday, yes literally yesterday, what you were up to and how you all were How lovely to see you and know you're settling down to a completely different way of life. So many congratulations on this amazing journey with a wonderful daughter Juno and this is your new life. I'm sure you will be toasty warm in no time at all, given your creativity all will be well Much love ❤️ thanks for your update Daniel Angela Juno

[@goingfinn]

Welcome to Finland! As an Englishman who moved to Finland 16 years ago, I can say that despite challenges along the way, it was a good decision. I've made some very good friends here and have enjoyed the Finnish culture. Spent most of my time in Turku and found people there to be friendly and welcoming. Now enjoying a more country life in an older house with a bit of land around it. Long dark winters take a bit of getting used to but the summers are great. Best of luck!

[@SB-mm9zh]

Hi Daniel, Irish introvert here. I think you did the right thing.and can fully understand why you moved. Wishing you, Angela and your daughter a wonderful life in Finland.

[@bekabeka71]

And why you think he moved?

[@Gollumfili]

The house prices are ridiculous.

[@SB-mm9zh]

I think he explained why he moved didn't he?!@@bekabeka71

[@drts6955]

@@Gollumfili did he not have a house?

[@dechannigan2980]

Electricity prices

[@kathryntourunen5469]

Hey, Daniel, Angela and Juno ! Myself and my husband have been following your channel for a few years now and it was such a surprise to see you’ve moved to Finland ! We actually live in Kuopio , Eastern Finland so you’re kind of our ‘neighbor’ now - welcome to Suomi ! I’m British and my husband is Finnish and if you need help with anything please let us know … my husband has built/renovated many houses and is very happy to help or give you advice if you need , especially with heating systems and Finnish building standards.

[@lesleyharris525]

That's very kind of you, ❤

[@juliahaynie764]

Such a generous offer! I hope they take you up on it!

[@webcore2]

Best wishes to you Daniel, Angela, Juno and farewell old friend Moss. Since my heart surgery in 2020 I have been following your channel and others relating to self-sufficient lifestyles, and recently been wondering what had happened to you. Meantime, my wife and I have relocated - not to a remote location or to another country, but to suburban Surbiton and following the 1970s TV dream of Tom and Barbara. Not quite the extremes of your chosen lifestyle, but we shall continue to explore self-sufficiency in all forms. We are retired architect and garden designer with house and garden as our project for life. It will be interesting to compare how we adapt to our different environments.

[@brooksstudiosgarden1615]

I did in fact start watching your videos because of my love for Ireland and dogs. Moss’s passing was heartbreaking and then your move away from Ireland made me even more sad but I’m excited about your new home and land. Living in the caravan for so long must have been hard and now you have a whole house, 5 acres of land and a family! I’m very happy for you and can’t wait for new videos. I’m also hoping to move to Ireland in 2024 (fingers crossed) & one of my plans is to start a small flower farm. Thanks for all the inspiration! Here’s to lots of new beginnings in 2024! 🎉

[@Julia-zj2ch]

Oh Daniel! It is so wonderful to see you again and to see the joy and sparkle in your eyes again! What an inspiration you are. It is exciting to look forward to watching you again and to see all the projects you engage in. Just as you did in Ireland, you will no doubt at some point look into the lore and spiritual history of Finland and make delightful videos about that as well. You are an amazing and delightful person and Angela and your new little one are fortunate in deed to have you in their lives. Thank you so much for sharing. "Frosty Bottom" would be an excellent new name for your home and channel. Too funny.

[@leximojito1218]

Aw congratulations to you both, Ireland's loss is Finland's gain. I am from Kilkenny, I have adult children and understand all too well your dilemma. Enjoy every minute with your precious sweetie, the time will fly by!

[@margecavanagh8033]

We also love Ireland but sadly our kids will never be able to buy land there.

[@abigailjacob4043]

I just looked up the growing zones in Finland and discovered the southern coast of Finland is considered primarily 6a, with small pockets of 6b. I live in Kentucky in the continental US and live in a zone 6b myself for gardening. It's pretty amazing what being closer to the coast will do in terms of keeping your climate a bit milder. Best of luck on your new homestead!

[@franziskani]

My understanding is that the U.S. growing zones differentiate according to the lowest temperatures in winter. Which of course will have effects on perrenials and trees - surviving winters in the long run. So his growing conditions will be different. Late start and then highly intense. There are videos online of people homesteading (kinda) in Alaska, they need to have greenhauses. Many winter vegetables fare well till - 10 degree Celsius (if it is not too windy, in that state the plants like kale or even salads are more delicate. When they have thawed they are fresh again, not mushy and can be eaten. But below - 10 to -15 degrees (in the greenhouse, mind you) it gets difficult. I know of one Permaculture youtuber in Canada (Verge Permaculture) that had a rocket mass heater in the greenhouse (that was built close to the house, so one wall was warmer). They have now moved on to a larger property (in Alberta) and they have a design with geothermal heat (heat battery) and he has plenty of content on passive solar greenhouse. That kind of setup can make it work in the regions with harsh, long and dark winters.

[@annebracken7757]

I moved to Sweden from ireland 25 years ago. I love the access to nature, i am surrounded by forest, lakes and a river. A lot of my time is spent outdoors. I am very grateful now that i made that decision back then. I wish you luck on your journey. The cold weather is easy to get used to. When it gets really cold -20 or below the scenery is stunning!

[@heidikitt4780]

Congratulations! Looking forward to all your new adventures with your family in Finland. I hope you share Finland Folklore with us in the near future.

[@nuodso]

Snow compensates for the lack of light a lot in my opinion. It's so interesting that you'd associate Finland with Lapland, whereas we Finns also think of Lapland as a tourist destination.

[@Zakru]

Big vouch for snow. Even in just starlight, snow brings out many features in your surroundings. Or if you're near a city, light pollution :D (or, well, town, I don't think Finland really has "cities" on a global scale)

[@wille84fin]

And we who live in Lapland associate southern Finland as a tourist destination. Edit: can't speak for everyone of course, just for the tiny bubble i live in.

[@AdamSilverBurner]

@@wille84finLapland gets as many tourists as south Finland lol

[@wille84fin]

@@AdamSilverBurner Might be true on Lapland overall.

[@poweredbymoonlight9869]

The snow reflects light well so on gray days it's still feels more light outside with snow during day than any gray day without snow any part of the year.

[@JN-vj2kd]

As a long time fan from Finland, I'm really happy to see you chose to come here of all countries! I really wish success in your new chapter and I'm really eager to see your new homestead thrive! Tervetuloa!

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

Hyvää päivää! Great to see that you found somewhere suitable. Finnish is only "difficult" because it's structured unlike any other language so there are no familiar words. But don't let that scare you from pursuing it. And don't let mistakes embarrass you. We all make mistakes; it's how we learn.

[@katalingerstenberger2758]

I am Hungarian and I learned, that Finnish and Hungarian languages are very similarly structured and are somehow related. We do not understand each other, but our grammar is the same, is indeed unique compared to other languages. I would like to know, if you Finnish people are aware of or taught of this?

[@Anttik_]

Yes, we Finn's know that Hungarian is our relative language. But we don't understand a word of Hungarian, there are no similar kind of words. I think the structure of the languages is just quite close to each other. The words in Finnish that are from foreign origin come mostly from Swedish, English and German, so those languages feel somewhat more familiar to us, even though the structure is quite different.

[@ShanLiB]

I studied Finnish before going there for almost a year, between Helsinki and Turku. I tried to practice it during my visit. It was interesting to be told, while there, that although there are 13 cases to decline for in Finnish, only a few of them are actually used regularly by Finns. Also, after teasing me about my attempts to speak the language, one Finn said, "Why do you do that? There are only 5 million of us and most of us speak excellent English." I loved my visit there and it's my favorite European country, for many reasons.

[@katalingerstenberger2758]

Hungarian is structured like the Finnish language, our grammar is similar and unique in the world.

[@jennawh]

Welcome to Finland! 💙 This is the first video of yours I have ever seen and I gotta say I thoroughly enjoyed it!! Your journey sounds magical and I am happy it has brought you to Finland, I truly hope you and your family will be happy here! I believe you are going to find yourself with a lot more Finnish viewers soon enough when people start to find your channel! I really enjoyed hearing the whole process of reasoning on behalf of your family on why you decided to move to Finland of all places, I am glad you all found Finland to be a good place for your family, can't wait to hear more about this journey! Ps. It really was a great idea to film this video fully outside showing the beautiful Finnish scenery around you!

[@PaulinaMeyer-yf1cm]

Why am I so excited for the life of a person on the internet that I never met? I'm genuinly happy that you found such a nice place with all the things you and your family need. What a weird and comforting feeling. Thank you so much for sharing your corner of the world! All the best from prussian siberia (yes, property taxes in Germany are a royal pain in the bum and -in my opinion- not well balanced at all...even with the recent reforms).

[@cameronmitchell9163]

Hi, we are from the USA Southern State of Georgia. Your channel caught our eye because of Ireland, yes, but mostly because you moved away from your home country - a thing that is very interesting to us. We cannot compliment you enough- you are earnest and likeable, relaxing to listen to, and a capable educator. My mother especially enjoyed your Irish Tales ! With your move to Finland, your channel just became MORE interesting, if that's possible. You give us hope that maybe it's possible for us to do a thing, too. A heartfelt Thank You for all you accomplish and your Channel. Best Wishes from the States.

[@sandrakeighron2585]

Congratulations we are so happy for you both. I remember finding your channel when we were living in the UK waiting to move to Ireland where we have been here for 5 years. You looked so tired and ill and we watch you over the years looking well and happy. So pleased for you. Can’t wait to see your videos. Take care xx

[@girle5584]

2023 has been such an up and down adventurous year for you and you don't look worse for wear. Congratulations on the little one and your now little family of three. It appears you have made smart and logical decisions for moving forward for all of you.

[@ahjotuli7153]

Welcome to Finland, Daniel! What a nice surprise 😊 I was a bit disappointed to hear you were leaving mossy bottom, but now I'm really excited to see you start a new in my home country. By my estimation you are about 1 hour drive from our own little self-sufficient plot of land and gardens, so we're almost neighbours! ✌🏻✌🏻

[@Headpunch]

Hi all from Baltics Latvia, you made a good decision, start won't be easy, but you will get there and you won't be disappointed. Food and vegetable garden is a must, you can sell and most important u can save for a winter. As living in UK for 12 years now, I can tell people here don't even know how real strawberry, blueberry etc taste like.

[@f.goossens8118]

Hej from Jamtland, Sweden. A Scot here who lived two years in Ireland (Co Leitrim) but needed open access to nature, which Ireland doesn't grant, and less overcrowding. Ireland is a beautiful island, but being used to the Right to Roam in my native Scotland, I craved the Allemansratten that Sweden offers. We're only on a quarter acre on the edge of a tiny rural village but given our ages (we're retired) it suits us well. All the best to you in your new life. We're currently under more than two foot of snow. It's dark much of the day already. And it's beautiful. You'll love it. These are how I remember winters being from my childhood.

[@ukqwerty999]

Sounds like you have a nice time living there :)

[@freyaellie1]

Where in Leitrim did you live? I'm English and lived in Leitrim for 14 years before moving here in Höga Kusten, Sweden about 11 years ago!

[@f.goossens8118]

@@freyaellie1 Near Derrinurn. We used to take weekly bus trips to Sligo. :)

[@freyaellie1]

@@f.goossens8118 We lived in Aughavas, near Mohill. We got married in Sligo, a lovely little town.

[@Funkydesu]

Well done for making the move to Jamtland. It was always my dream to move to northern Sweden, but Brexit put a stop to that, unless I'm prepared to stay only 6 months each year. I'm still considering that, but I hope you continue to enjoy that lovely part of the world.

[@tsm7078]

I was so surprised (pleasantly) to see this video. I look forward to watching as you tackle projects on your Finnish property. Congratulations to you and Angela on the birth of your daughter Juno. Things have certainly changed since the early days in Ireland. Best wishes to you and your family

[@kekekessa]

Hello, welcome to Finland. I fully understand the anxiety towards the long dark, as someone who has also lived in the UK and other countries where winter is nonexistent. Funnily enough, I happen to live in Turku and work in the same hospital your wife does. In any case, unfortunately the darkness feels worse here in the south, because while the snow brings lots of light even if the sky is black, we don't get that as much of snow compared to say eastern Finland or Lapland. Wishing you bucketloads of blueberries next summer!

[@CLFL14256]

the world is very small, I am surprised how many Finnish people are on his channel

[@GoosterHiista]

@@CLFL14256 It's also because many Finnish people obsess over what foreigners think of their country and watch videos about it. It also causes some KZbinrs to frantically make content about Finland because they get a fat bump to their views if they're a smaller channel. Basically Finns come out of the woodwork when you mention Finland, it's even a bit of a meme around here. KZbin also recommends videos about Finland to Finns so that's how I came to watch this video even if I've never heard of this channel before.

[@Peg06]

Congratulations! New baby, new house, new country! I can see it now: you get Angela off to work, strap Juno to your back and go out to work the land. And the most important part: SANTA IS YOUR NEIGHBOR!!!

[@elenedube8928]

I’m from Canada up north in the Sudbury region I know what -26, -40 feels like, we’ve been contemplating moving for a long time I love your enthusiasm and you inspire me to make changes. Looking forward to watching your future videos and seeing the progress on your beautiful land.

[@maretgalbraith9105]

Hi Daniel and the girls! So you made it to Muuminland :) Being a native Finn and having watched your videos from Ireland from the very beginning I venture to say that you may find some similarities between the countries. There often seems to be some element of magic in the nature, the forests and the lakes and the respect and love for the nature. it goes very deep in Finland too. I would say it is essential to the Finnish character. Even the dark winters give you a time for reflection and the magical light summers nights are something else. You are a hard worker too which the Finn’s will appreciate.( though they may never tell you) I myself am planning to move back to Finland next spring with my Canadian husband who is also being introduced to the crazy Finnish bureaucracy. I am really looking forward to your videos again and may I say I feel very honored that you chose Finland for you and your family as your new home.

[@danielheltberg6202]

Hey Daniel, I'm so glad to hear you're doing well. As you know, you have a community here on KZbin that's always curious to hear about your new adventures and projects. We always support you, I believe, because a part of our dream for freedom lives on in you. It's great to hear that you're now a family and in Finland! I wish you the best in the future and good luck staying warm (as someone who lives in Scotland can understand)!

[@Anonymous-km5pj]

So hap for you, family man ! Finland our new pan-european enclave?? lol sorry not sorry. Gotta get away gotta get away.... 🎶🎶🎶🎶 All the best w the new homestead, you;re gonna make it gleam im sure.... looks warmer there than here in SW BC Canader (!) 🤣🤣🤣

[@Gudregerar7]

I’ m swedish! So the climate is similar. We got our first snow today, live in the south. Love your accent, so nice to listen to! And a native forest!!! What a treasure!! Hardly any native forests left here in Sweden. Wish you and your family all the best!! May God bless you! 🙏

[@mattgrant402]

Wow! Congratulations on the birth of your daughter & finding your new home. What a magical place! And having snow for that period of time will be like a winter wonderland ⛄️ your real life Narnia 😃 Isn’t it incredible how life can change. Good luck to you all in your wonderful new life in Finland ❤️

[@DNA350ppm]

From me, too!

[@lesleyfrench4182]

Congratulations to you and Angela on the birth of your daughter Juno x x Frosty Bottom is a great title 😂 wonderful to see you again. I was wondering the other day about how you were... and know I know... Good to see you and look forward to the new videos x x

[@iamhasrizal]

I was in the North Ostrobothnian region in Finland for four years and relocated to Ireland in 2020. Both have pros and cons. I hope Ireland solves the property crisis currently haunting everyone here. For being in Finland as an individual like yourself, Penti Linkola's book, "Can Life Prevail?" might be within your interest, which I recommend. I wish you all the best and achieve contentment in life.

[@kathrynaubry-mcavoy6192]

I am so happy to see you again. Your videos were a small blessing thru the pandemic., and I’m glad you are back; such fun to follow your adventures from my armchair in Massachusetts!

[@xeniadelsol]

Yey, congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I've just came to check on KZbin if there are any updates on your move and here you are! And with such a wonderful news! It hits close to home now that my husband and I are also expecting a baby in a few months (after 17 years of unexplained infertility!) and rethinking and rearranging our lives. I've been to Finland (only Kokkola and surroundings) and I really liked it there, in many ways it's simmilar to where we live, just more cold and more dark. 🙂But I'm also aware that Finish people come regularly on the very top of all happines surveys and I they have very good ratio between taxes and social services they offer as a country (education, healh system etc,.). And even though I love Ireland and I have an emotional connection to that country (that was the reason I started following your channel years ago), I think you two made a great choice and I wish you all the best in all your endevours!

[@Zaknafein]

No idea why this video showed up on my feed, but I watched and enjoyed it, even without having watched prior videos! Welcome to Finland!

[@SharonMcVeigh]

I was amazed to see your video today. I have been going through my KZbin subscriptions and deleting most of them. When I came to Mossey bottom, I thought to myself that I would just hold onto yours just in case you got in touch again. It was great to see your video and to know you will be showing us your life again, this time in Finland. Well done, congratulations to you and Angela with your new daughter and I hope everything goes as planned. I look forward to seeing your videos. Finland’s gain is Ireland’s loss, but as you say, you may go back again someday. All the best take care. ❤

[@katharinawinter3788]

Since I visited Finland in 1978 and 1980 I am in love with this country. Don't let yourselves get scared by the language. It's hard, but not as hard as people make believe. And as you already found out a lot of Finns know English and German and are friendly enough to speak it.

[@LegendNinja41]

how many Finns know German (at a basic level) if you would have to guess?

[@richardbas2948]

​@@LegendNinja41Keep it a bit positive! Don't put well willing people down! I'm sure you're not perfect yourself!

[@lesleysmith8300]

Lovely to see the change. I was totally surprised but pleased for you and your family. Looking forward to seeing what you do there. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@keepcreationprocess]

​​@@soffsoff6574I really admire Finnish --- and I must say and admitI hate and looking down 👎 on all the other nationalities --- I can prove this. I don t say this lightly......I don t say it lightly when I mean I DISRESPECT you. I have evidence.

[@LegendNinja41]

@@richardbas2948 wasn't meant in a negative light, i'm german and surprised to read that a lot of Finns know german.

[@lmeadow52]

Congratulations to you and Angela on the birth of your daughter. It's been a while since I've watched your channel, and you've made a lot of big changes. Finland is definitely a change of pace for you. I'm sure you'll do well after all you've learned at Mossy Bottom. I am from Northeastern Ontario in Canada, so living in the cold half the year is just life for me. You'll get used to it quickly, lol. I look forward to seeing how you come along with your new life.

[@louisegriffin3297]

My heart skipped a beat when you mentioned you had a daughter, how wonderful. Here's to new beginning for your little family and thankyou for including us in your journey. Wishing you the very best of luck on this new adventure 🤗

[@UPU2408]

I have tears in my eyes, since you speak so kindly about Finland 💦 so beautiful words ♥thank you so much 🙏 You and your family are most welcome in Finland ♥ I hope that you will find positive experiences also in the future and that the future will bring you all the happiness you seek 🙏 I love your beautiful house and the land around it ❤ Welcome to Finland 💙🤍

[@Perlenbraut]

Hi Daniel! Welcome to Finland! I emigrated with my husband and our 3 (almost grown up) children from Germany to Finland last year. Since summer 2022 we have been living in North Karelia on a 6-hectare farm with forest and are also building a self-sufficient life here. We have now had our first summer of vegetable growing and it was a good year for the first time. But it will still be a long process until we can provide ourselves with fruit and vegetables throughout the winter - it's definitely a big difference to Germany when the growing season here is so short! But we are adapting better and better and by 2024 I will have gained some experience and hope to be able to implement some things even better. I'm excited to see what the coming gardening year will be like and wish you all the best and every success with your projects! Bye, Conni

[@annietriesthings]

Thank you soooo much for coming back to KZbin! It'll be wonderful to watch you and you're young family make a home on this new piece of land in Finland. Peace and prosperity to you!

[@guseva1]

Hello Daniel, as someone who has dropped into your channel from time to time, I was very happy to see you have moved to Finland. Having enjoyed your channel from the first video, I am immensely happy you have moved from a life of solitude, to now being a family man. I live in Perth Western Australia and work as a fly in fly out underground miner, working in remote gold mines 2 weeks on then 2 weeks off. Your channel and others like it have greatly inspired myself and my wife to think about a rural life. My wife comes from that country to the East of you lol...and we have also recently bought 30 acres of land there with a house or Dacha very similar to what you have. We are now planning our rural future. Good luck to you and your family Peace brother

[@ioankatsapovich]

Perkele 😅

[@johanna7502]

Hi Daniel and welcome to Finland! Your new home looks very much like the little farmhouse where my grandmother grew up in with her eight siblings in Eastern Finland. I myself started vegetable gardening only a few years ago when I rented an allotment. I´ve been mostly focusing on improving the clay soil but I´ve already had a few good harvests of broad beans, garlic, potatoes, radishes and leeks. It will be very interesting to follow your journey and I very much look forward to hearing what kind of differences you notice in growing vegetables in Ireland vs Finland.

[@Bezayne]

Just the other day I wondered what might have become of you, and when I found your old website abandoned I feared you might have given up on the self sufficient living. All the greater my delight upon seeing this video, and I want to congratulate you on becoming a father and owning an actual house with beautiful land surrounding it, in a fantastic spot! Can't wait to see how your story continues, and I wish you all the best on the way :-)

[@Rom3_29]

As a Finn, now living in states. It’s easy to get use to cold and short daylight days. Nothing beats Finland winter scenery on a sunny day and blue sky. I miss Finland but I’ve gotten used to living here.

[@teresalehtonen8499]

missäpäin siellä asut? Mä asuin hetken Las Vegasissa. Kuuma, mutta kuiva, ei niin tukala ku jossain tropiikissa

[@Lilmissxx]

@@teresalehtonen8499 miten päädyit Las Vegasiin jos saa kysyä?

[@tcb1017]

I'm also from Finland and I livet in CA for 40 years. When, I retired back in 2019 moved back to Finland. THE best move I ever did. I Love being back and living My again My dream life all över. CA USA was great for My 40 years and Now Finland is great 😊 I spend Winters in Mexico witch is great also, so I have it all of THE best 😊

[@lilatravelpartners]

​@@tcb1017Kudos.... Stuck in Midwest...debating , if want to remain here after 2024?...the Plan 45 yrs ago was to retire to Finland.. So good luck for you.. Lykkyä tykö

[@LovelyRuthie]

The KZbin algorithm showed me this video because one assumes it thought I might like it. I've never watched before, nor considered living somewhere like Finland, but I'm fascinated to find out how you & your family's Finnish adventures 'Finnish' up :) You have a new subscriber!

[@heidimeigs5192]

I have just discovered you tonight. I look forward to watching your earlier videos and to learn about your new life in Finland. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter…🎀🧸. I’m American and was lucky to live in Sweden for 3 yrs back in the early to mid 1990s. I loved it there and have so many wonderful memories. Snow is better than rain and damp. I adapted well and I’m from the American South..Alabama. I grew up with heat, humidity and somewhat wet winters. I wish you and your family all the best in your new country. The hardest thing I had to get used to in Sweden were the long, light filled summers. But the beautiful, sunny days without the humidity I was used to were marvelous. I’m so excited for y’all. 😁

[@Burke1O1]

What a life this man is living! Been watching for years and will be watching for years to come

[@JohninRosc]

Congratulations! For everything - your daughter, making brave decisions, knowing what you want, getting your act together etc.

[@alwynroberts8465]

I moved here from UK 10 years ago, never regretted it. When the snow comes it brightens up the place good luck with keeping your house warm.

[@Bownduhreez]

It’s so nice to see you again! About a week ago you popped up in my thoughts and I wondered how you were doing. I lived in Fairbanks Alaska for nearly 6years and figured out if one can make it through the first winter there they can make it. I have no doubt you and your family will be fine there. It looks beautiful. What a beautiful place you manifested. Now, I initially found your channel when you were telling the story of the Yew tree in the middle of that planted forest that was scheduled to be cut down. I just loved your story telling. The research, the film editing, the pace you spoke in revealing the story… if you were unaware you are a VERY good storyteller! Your little one is so lucky 😊. I ask you, please continue to provide stories of Finland’s myths of magical beings and elementals. They have some wonderful stories, particularly for Christmas. I know getting a new home ready for winter will take a lot of your time, but this can be a fun creative project too. Thank you for the update. I’ve enjoyed following your story.

[@thizizliz]

WOW!! So much happening! First, CONGRATULATIONS!! Graduation, baby, big more, an incredible opportunity to learn new farming style. I'm so excited for you and look forward to sharing your projects. Just think, your daughter will have the opportunity to learn at least one additional language. She will grow up learning about the culture of many different people. I'm so excited for you. Side note: California (where I live) is 1220km from north to south and indeed, there are many changes in climate based on longitude as well as elevation, access to the sea and more. You've got loads of exploring to do on holidays.

[@geggonen]

I have followed your journey couple of years now and I was so surprises when I noticed that you have moved into my home country. I keep rewatching your old videos to get me motivated towards my goal to live self-sufficient. You have been a great inspiration for me. I'm currently working in a city as an videographer and saving money to buy my own place. Hopefully an old log cabin in some peaceful area. I rarely comment on any videos but now I wanted to make an exception to thank you. I wish you and your family all the best!

[@mariegabe9015]

I live in Eastern Ontario, Canada and I agree with you, a snowy winter is way better than a rainy one. Winters with snow can be bright and sunny and when it snows its magical and light-filled. There are no grey days, even when it snows.

[@mangore623]

Oi vey, get back to us if you have to actually work outside when it’s -20C or -30C. You don’t die out in the rain, but if you’re not careful, you can die very quickly and easily out in -30C with a strong wind.

[@jonwolfenstein7431]

Stumbled upon your delightful channel recently. As someone interested in this lifestyle and looking for inspiration to take the next steps, thank you. As for your success in Finland, I have no doubt you'll be just fine. Humans can flourish in any environment. They can also fail in any environment. A cheery disposition in the face of difficulties, a head for creative problem-solving, and a sense of purpose make all the difference. You have shown to possess those in spades. Blessings on your adventure!

[@helenan7368]

I'm so happy for you Daniel! Congratulations to you and Angela on the birth of your daughter ❤ I wish both all the best with Angela's internship and new life in Finland - Frosty Bottom sounds great!

[@KingCatsTube]

Or Frosty Meadow. 🌲❄️

[@lindacleveland1289]

Daniel how exciting , congratulations on the birth of your daughter and not only a move but to another country, many challenges but you are both up to it , you have youth on your side ,all the best for the future, lovely to see your update .

[@jackwright5146]

Very weird to realise you're over here now, having watched from Finland for a long time! I moved out here myself in 2017, the learning curve of being foreign here is a wild one. Good luck with it all, if you're ever in Tampere and want a tour you're welcome!

[@mrsm382]

Daniel, lovely hearing from you. Thought of you, guys, many times. Blessings for being true to yourself and for being an absolute inspiration for many of us. You give us strength and courage to follow our dreams. As you say "life isn't about standing still". Congrats on your family and daughter, Daniel. Blessings to all.

[@debra-vs]

I live in southern Michigan in the USA. Where you live in Finland is about the same weather as our Northern area of the Lower Peninsula and the entire Upper Peninsula. Your forest looks very similar to our northern forests, too. I especially love a combination of birch and pine. Congratulations to you and your wife for the birth of your daughter! Congratulations for your new home! Good luck in the future. I wish I had done something like you have when I was your age.☺

[@Jemppu]

You probably know then of your own US-local township of Finland there by the lakes (in Minnesota) - one can easily see why the Finnish/Swedish immigrants were so drawn to the area back in the day ^^

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Big difference is free healthcare and education in Finland and help for unemployed people. That doesn't exist in the USA.

[@Just7682-e4f]

I followed you in Ireland and I look forward to following you in Finland with all of your new land! I wish you and your family the best adventures! I moved my family from a house lot in the city Phoenix, Arizona USA to 20 acres of SE Missouri USA. Three pastures and woods and never looked back these past two years. I am excited for you and your family in developing your new land and remodeling your 100 year old home! ❤

[@anniebridgeland]

So glad you are back! I am an Estonian living in Ireland for the past 11 years, it's sad to see you go but it's as you said: life is not about standing still. That's how I found myself living in Cork as well. Excited forthe new adventures ahead!

[@johnclarke1156]

I spent several yaers living and working in Finland, and enjoyed every secod. Great people, beautiful nature, and a contrast in the seasons that I still miss. I look forward to watching you and your new family settle in. Well done.

[@ioankatsapovich]

Are you kidding?

[@emjuhaku]

Welcome to Finland! I am a Finn currently living in Germany with my German partner and our child, but we are moving to Finland next year. Watching your video was a very interesting experience for me, as it addresses many things we have also been contemplating with my partner, what are the pros and cons of living in Finland vs. Germany. We are the same as you in that regard that we are not sun worshippers and I actually also would love to have clearly defined seasons, so I enjoy even winter with a good amount of snow, but it will be a completely new experience for my partner. Growing up as a child in the Finnish countryside, I can say it was a magical experience to see, feel, smell, taste, and live through all the different phases of nature changing each year. I really loved roaming in the forest, exploring all its wonders, and getting to know different plants, animals, and birds. Nothing like that would ever be possible in the same degree for my child here in Germany. So I'm happy to return and offer that same experience to them. I think you really found a great area for your home, the location really seems great. I really love the Turku area, it's very beautiful there with so many different types of landscapes with the archipelago, coast, islands, and inland forest areas. For learning the language - my partner is just learning Finnish at the A2 level via some online courses, so feel free to connect if you ever need tips on that or if your partner wants some hints from a fellow native German speaker.

[@brandyjean7015]

Congrats to you & your small family. Sounds like you really did your research. Kudos for doing your homework. I did too: When I retired, @ 50, I moved 1,680 km northward. While still in my home country, the US, it was still quite a change: from Sunny So Cal, to delightfully rainy SW Washington state. I went from a 9-10 hardiness zone to 7-8 zone. Even better I went from less than 50cm of annual rainfall, to over 100cm! From heavily treated municipal water, to my own well water. Selling my small, urban property in LA county, allowed me to by a slightly used, all wheel drive, Subaru Forester for my new rural life & a 7+ acre property with a small manufactured home...that did need slight repairs. It was lacking any outbuildings, gardens or orchards; so I've been busy the last 20 yrs. And i couldn't be happier. Wishing you success & joy in your new life as well. I, for one will be happy to follow your adventures in Finland.

[@lovelyskull3483]

Happy to see you. Cheers. I am so happy for you. A baby and new home. Absolutely wonderful!

[@sinilepi]

As a fellow Finn, welcome to Finland! I think u made an excellent choice of moving here. We have wonderful people here which can seem distant at first but are very welcoming and hospitable. We find true happiness in such little things from the way of living in most areas in Finland. Our nature is truly where the heart can rest and you get used to the colder weather in about year or months. Warm summers and cold winters truly build character. You seem to find a beautiful home for your family and I'm happy for you. Definitely subscribing for future Finnish content!

[@jennifer_duke]

Congratulations 🎉 This is so exciting to see! I wish you all well and hope that your transition into Finnish life goes smoothly!

[@aprilwhite3474]

As a Texan, I sure do love your channel and have been a follower for many years. I’m on 7.5 acres yet can’t grow a damn thing in this climate. I love the idea of a Finnish climate. Can’t wait to follow you on this new journey. Cheers!

[@helenahandkart1857]

Anywhere colder & wetter appeals to me, also, (in South Australia)

[@TrotFoxGreyfoot]

I just came across your channel as another family man who recently moved to Finland. Me and mine moved to Kirkkonummi in July from Texas! I feel like it's only in the last few weeks that I've finally given up the last of the Texas heat I'd been storing up as it's finally cool enough to wear more than short sleeves and a jacket. We're looking forward to the winter experience, at least for one year, as we were never hot-weather people either regardless of the oportunities that kept us in the south of the US (she's from New Jersey, I'm from Tennessee.) It will be interesting to watch as you go through the same learning experiences we do, with the slight benefit of having already lived on this side of the pond. ;)

[@rosaliedrakes8060]

Congratulations on baby Juno's arrival. So good to see you back and looking forward to learning about Finland through your experiences.

[@mandarazlim1677]

My best friend from childhood is from Finland and I remember the one Summer I spent visiting her and her family as one of the most peaceful times I'd known. Living there had never even occurred to me as a possibility because of the language, and as you'll probably explain soon, what that would mean for tackling any sort of immigration paperwork. I'm thrilled this is helping me rethink that and can't wait to see what you'll share next.

[@DullahanKai]

As a Finn, the languages difficulty is often overplayed, it's only really difficult due to it not being related to any major languages, causing it to be unfamiliar to most

[@SipuliSankari]

@@DullahanKai Yeah and we are friendly and always appreciate the effort so even if one wouldn't speak grammatically correctly we will make the effort to understand never the less. We might give a nice smile or even a silent laugh occasionally if people say something funny in error, but just putting the words in their base form will make you to be understood if we Finns just use a bit of time to think. And we of course will help anyone to get better if they want. We mostly do not correct people automatically unless we get a vibe from the person that they most likely would want to know about those errors.

[@elainevanhuis8373]

I am so happy to see you back, looking forward to frosty bottom. I wanted to visit mossy bottom so badly. Congrats on being a father.

[@tr3c00l91]

Having moved from Canada to Cork about a year ago - I feel you. The property prices here (and in all of Ireland) are outrageous. Definitely makes us think to move away again after university. And I LOVE "Frosty Bottom". Can't wait for more videos. :) Good luck in Finnland!!

[@janebutz5375]

What an absolute joy and relief to see a video from you pop up! Understandably, you have been busy. I loved hearing about your plans and how you went about making the decisions. And, you are parents! My younger brother became a dad 5 years ago when he was 63, so you can do this! I am really looking forward to your future videos. All the best to you and your family from me here in the States.

[@lisakepinski4299]

Thanks for explaining the location criteria and restrictions in your search. Very informative. We live in southern Germany in the alps (just a few kms to Tyrol, Austria). Indeed your comments echoed our search for a home in Germany over a decade ago-very few houses on the market with most passed on to locals without a formal realtor listing, and of those available in a lower price range they needed tremendous renovations, and overall were on very small plots of land jammed together in housing clusters. Getting any house with 1-5 acres was nonexistent in our search. We wound up in a “suburban” part of a small village, tightly packed in, overlooked by neighboring houses but surrounded by farmed pastures for walking and able to live in a rural setting with small towns. But it’s not the nature home life like you have found. Congratulations on achieving your ideal new home! I look forward to following along with your journey. I appreciate your efforts in sharing your experiences with us. May the new year bring you and your family continued growth strength & experiences, joyful daily moments of family life, and the health to realize your dreams for your new life ahead. Blessings to you all.

[@yvonnemccullaghward361]

What a surprise! Sounds perfect. So happy for you,congratulations on becoming a dad. I am from Ireland,lived in upstate NY for many years and recently found out I have Finnish DNA . Loved snowy winters and I am looking forward to living vicariously through your videos ,learning more about Finland ,and living on the land . Loved having more sun even when it is colder. Good luck and happiness to you three.

[@robinrrothe3286]

Welcome back! So many wonderful things have happened in your life. Your desire to create a self-sustaining life really speaks to me and I look forward to following your journey in future videos.

[@kathleengeiser6956]

Being half Finnish, and born in Minnesota. I will be looking forward to all of your videos from Finland. 😊

[@nienor1510]

I am Australian and my husband is Finnish, we live a bit north of you from your description. We got a house pretty similar to yours, 1 bedroom and about 100 years old, ours had been renovated I think in the 90's though so it's pretty good condition. The land is very overgrown and hasn't been taken care of in at least 20 years, we have a lot of things we'd like to do but have 3 small kids so that's taking priority time wise at the moment. We'd like to get semi self sufficient too, maybe Finland is a popular place to "escape" to to get away from modernity. I would have liked to live in England where my ancestors are from but I just could never move there as it is right now. Personally I think taxes are too high and services aren't as good as everyone always says here in Finland but otherwise it really is a wonderful place, I fully agree about how magical the land still is.

[@bakeraus]

G'day! I'm lost in Finland myself and from Australia. Few Aussies sprinkled in here

[@jokuvaan5175]

Thete are plenty such plots throughout the country because urbanization has been rapid and Finland has traditionally been sparsely populated with a lot of small farma all over the country. Usually the old houses are only habited by elderly who don't have energy to maintain the property anymore and when they pass away their family sells it.

[@anitapeura3517]

A few months of snow is infinitely better than months of grey, cold, dark rain. I lived in Gothenburg for a year, and found the unusually warm winter there (warmest for 400 years, late '80s) really depressing though I had been expecting something like it. The first morning of golden light on overnight snowfall was so magical, I skipped work and went for bus rides around the country, marvelling at the heavenly light over the landscape, reflected back by the snow. What a difference it made to my mood and mental state. And not just me but the locals too, all now out of doors revelling in this light. Snow is cold, yes, but brighter and better than rain, and more hygienic.

[@marcusisacson]

I live in Gothenburg and the winters here are mild and actually not very different from London thanks to the Gulf stream passing the Swedish west coast. We very rarely have snow and if snow falls it normally dissappear in a day, many winters we haven't even had below zero degrees.

[@loke6664]

@@marcusisacson Yeah, but that is still something pretty recent. The early 80s still had plenty of snow and were pretty cold (I grew up there). It certainly isn't as cold as Americans think it is and never really was. The climate is pretty similar to Edinburgh and Seattle but with slightly less rain. I live in Kalmar nowadays and it is far warmer and sunnier even if it just is slightly less south.

[@linalina8147]

So happy for you Daniel, congratulations on your baby girl Juno and moving your family to a better home life, I believe. We have been following your series from the beginning and you have influenced us to look for home in Leitrim. We are still looking. There is a housing crisis in Ireland. We are looking forward to following your new adventure and again congratulations to all of you ! Your life is truly exciting Daniel, wishing you all the best

[@kkleparek01]

I'm glad you're back, I only got into your videos earlier this year but I've been loving your story so far (and I feel for your loss of poor Moss and your Irish farm) Congrats on the new addition and the new changes and I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@michaelwebb5678]

So happy for you. I have wanted to move to Finland for a decade. No residency rights for me, but i have the pleasure of holidaying in Finland each year. Beautiful people. Beautiful landscape. Congratulations!

[@ioankatsapovich]

Who beautiful?

[@PetraVivien]

First of all: congratulations on being a dad now (this has been the biggest surprise) and of course on moving! Finland is a great country and I'm completely with you for choosing it, although I followed your channel years ago, because of Ireland. Life is an adventure and you never really know what will be. In 2020 I thought we would move from Germany to Ireland, but found a home in Switzerland🤣I can tell you, I'm 66 years by now and the surprises never end. Go on with your content - I love it.

[@creativebloke]

Glad you're back, Daniel 🙂 You're an inspiration. I look forward to hearing more about your family life and life in Finland in the coming months and years!

[@idakarikoskiart]

Welcome to Finland! Tervetuloa ❤ I hope you will build beautiful life here. I also live in the Finnish countryside, near the coast, half an hour away from Turku. Maybe we are neighbours 😅 Me and my partner have a rental house here, but we are dreaming of our own property and self-sufficiency. If you need any help from native finnish speakers, we are here 😇

[@brandyjean7015]

How kind!

[@caprifolia1]

Welcome to Finland! We Finns love people who understand and value nature. Warm greetings from Helsinki.

[@lodgehousestudio6219]

Wow what lovely finish hospitality.

[@heidi1651]

Funny to think about how many Finnish viewers he might actually already have! I'm Finnish American!

[@suzanneedgaro3868]

25:03 Welcome to the world, Little Juno! Congratulations to Mom and Dad. Excited to follow you on your new journey.

[@fionamurphy3651]

Well done Daniel, Delighted to see you back on screen. You are living my dream - love the idea of Finland, have visited, been around Turku and thought what a lovely place to live. Watched your life in Sligo - only across the country from where I am. If it weren't for family and my advancing years I would be following in your footsteps. Best of Irish luck in your new home and congratulations on your wonderful news. Looking forward so much to watching your new life unfold in Finland.

[@thebee2059]

It’s so so good to see you again Danial! Sorry if I’m spelling not right you name but you are a gentleman finding compromises and looking for optimal ways of going through as you said twisted path of our life I strongly believe that you’ll make a paradise there too now with your family as you did in Ireland Probably the most important thing in our life is to leave a life behind ours so you’re on right way and let us wish you to bring up that fragile creature healthy strong and beautiful, hopefully the climate will help to do so As always thumbs up and wish you all the best Val

[@bairuta08]

Genuinely excited to see future content. Maybe it’s because that me and my family also live in Finland as foreigners. So welcome to Finland!🎉

[@kelkantupa8199]

Welcome to Finland! 🇫🇮 As a fellow old loghouse renovator, please consider not to change old windows, but to restore them. In Turku you can find knowledge of old loghouses from Rakennusperinteen Ystävät and in Parainen from Curatio (Curatio has some very good KZbin-videos, but not sure if they can be translated in english). Old loghouse is a treasure, you just need to know how to keep it breathing. 🤩

[@ByHisGrace-]

Such great advice 😊

[@v_hovila]

Ryhmä Perinnerakentajat on hyvä. You can also use water soluable glue paper on top of the gaps between window and it's frame. It stops the draft. See liimapaperi.

[@hubertinepankhurst1161]

You can another window like done in Canada, to preserve outside original window and have maximal insulation, like done in Canada.

[@jessenic]

A common mistake is to replace the windows and not make any new air intakes. The old drafty windows have been a natural air intake and that has kept the air quality good, when you replace them with tightly sealed windows the air inside might not be flowing enough.

[@MADBATTERY]

Seconded, Im renovating an old homestead on the west coast of Finland. Renovate those windows! If you have any questions I'm more than willing to help you in any way I can. Welcome to Finland! 🎉

[@RT-hh3vl]

Finland is a hidden gem, amazing education at all levels, safe roads (not a single person killed by a vehicle in over 12 months (need to check which recent year that was), quiet introspective people, skiing(!), and space....

[@ukqwerty999]

That stat was for pedestrian or cyclist in Helsinki, about 220 per year for the country

[@teppo9585]

People get run over by trams in Helsinki, yet the powers that be want more and more trams.. Somehow it doesn´t matter if someone gets killed by a speeding tram but if you have a cab that goes little over speed limit is a reason enough to throw the book at everyone that drives a car (except if the cab´s passenger is one of the powers that be).

[@lightmind20]

@@ukqwerty999 I think he was talking about pedestrian deaths, not all deaths in traffic.

[@arcabuz]

Well it is not hidden now with a KZbin channel showing it to everyone, is it?

[@Billiamwoods]

​@@teppo9585In countries like the US, tens of thousands of people a year die in car accidents. Perspective

[@Tom_north_of_60]

It’s so nice to listen to you and hear your happy but also calming voice. Finnish is one of the most difficult languages to learn. I wish you the best that it works out for you! Good luck on your path!

[@DuBstep115]

I wouldn't even bother learning finnish, Turku where he lives has a high population of swedish speakers and swedish is 100x easier to learn than finnish because its a germanic language

[@Varykino1917]

It's so great that you're back with us. As you know, we all missed you. Congratulations to you and Angela and to your precious Juno! That is truly wonderful - very happy for you both. I know very little about Finland but what I do know is that if there is one country that should rule the world, I've always voted for Finland. They seem like amazing people and an amazing place. I would love love love to live there. I personally think that you made the best choice. Please send us lots of videos! We will love seeing your new place! So glad to see you back to making your vids! Happy gardening! 😊☺👶

[@rcjambroens]

Tervetuloa suomeen Daniel, Great to see more people are coming over to embrace the traditional Finnish lifestyle ;). My Finnish adventure started 20 years ago and we acquired our mökki (summer place) 13 years ago. It's an old farm from 1910 with just over 4 hectares (10 acres) that I am very gradually turning into a (quasi-) homestead. A few years ago I finalized a 36 m^2 greenhouse and this years we started with beekeeping with 2 hives and got 50kg of honey. Life is good here. As you are also located in Varsinais-Suomi we are practically neighbors. Drop me a line if you ever need help or advice on 'how to be a foreigner in Finland'. Cheers, R.

[@nellimiriam7760]

A very warm welcome, despite the cold weather! I promise it's worth it for the lovely summers :D I'm excited to watch your work on the property, since it's a dream I have as well.

[@Goof_of_Aloof]

Hi Daniel I'm very pleasantly suprised by this update. I chose the college in Sligo, Ireland to study Environmental Science a year ago and made my way there on a touring bike from Hungary partly because of Mossy Bottom. The idea of being able to volunteer at such a great place was very tempting to me. It's a shame I never reached out. Though, I'm also sad to see you move from here, I'm also very excited for the future as I've been wanting to move to Finland even before moving to Ireland. I do hope our paths will cross one day. If you don't mind a bit of recommendation, though Frosty Bottom is really fitting, Mossy Bottom was a very inspiring name for me and I think it also fits Finland. Alternatively, what do you think about 'Cozy Bottom'? Anyway huge congratulations on becoming a father and moving successfully. Your initiative to keep moving forward is admirable. Thank you and stay warm!

[@restlesssoul5853]

I am Estonian living in Ireland. I've been following you long time and excited about your move and happy that you decided to continue sharing your experiences. Best of luck in Finland! In addition to winter prepare yourself for the mosquitos in summer :D

[@butterflies655]

There are not so many mosquitoes in southern Finland. Lapland is a different story.

[@herrakaarme]

Ticks might be a bigger concern than mosquitos in his part of Finland. Unlike the mosquitos in Finland, ticks spread nasty diseases. Once his child grows old enough to wander around on her own, he & wife need to keep checking her for ticks in the evening (and themselves, of course). At least tick bites don't infect immediately, so if you remove the tick in a timely manner, you are safe. That being said, despite being a Finn, I have never got a tick on myself. But I like rubber boots and trousers when working/walking in long grass.