Category: Yleinen
Finnishness from a perspective of a foreigner raised in Finland.
Finnishness from a perspective of a foreigner raised in Finland.
Introducing the new Finnish: traveling mode
The stereotypical Finnish is not something very dear to me. I really am not fond of the term "suomalainen sisu" or other generic things like sausage, beer and sauna related culture. Don't get me wrong, I love sauna (especially the wood-burning ones) and ice hockey too.
Personal Space and Ducks _ Finnishness
By keeping the safe distance from everyone, can all find the piece as the naturally built wheel in the ecosystem never stops.
Finnish Winter and Spring
The most exhausting time in Finland as an international student are the long dark days in winter and spring, so how do the Finnish people cope ?
Knitting and other handcrafts are surprisingly Finnish
We really love knitting
What i love the most in Finland?
Something about finnish nature
How does it feel to be Finnish?
Finland is a country that arouses interest. Things are surprisingly good here, even though the Finns can seem serious.
Happiest country in the world - Nature might be the key
Happiest country in the world means enjoying the beauty of nature.
Finnishness
One happy country
Finnishness from the perspective of a Finn
A Finn's thoughts about Finnishness.
The four seasons of Finland
The four seasons of Finland and what they can teach you.
Finnishness: an example
One perspective of "Finnishness".
Finns love the quiet
Finns are probably most at home when in the quiet provided by our nature.
My Perception of Finnishness
Finnishness is a pretty broad concept by itself. I believe that everyone has their own perception of it, and that there is no simple way to explain it without experiencing it. However, after travelling around the world a lot and living in other countries like China, I've had to try to explain Finnishness a lot of times. The following will be my explanation on the key things of Finnishness that I always mention when someone asks about it.
Finland - the land of thousands of lakes, where praise is uncomfortable and the honesty of the sauna people looks you straight in the eye, whether you ask for it or not
There are certainly many ways of presenting Finland and its traits. In a nutshell, Finnishness is above all intertwined with abundant and internationally renowned nature, the unwavering honesty of the people and a well-functioning and stable social security and education system.
Exploring Finnishness: A Journey into Finnish Culture, Lifestyle, and Identity
Welcome to the charming world of Finnishness - the happiest country in the world having unique cultures and customs that have a deep-rooted sense of identity. I will explore the heart of Finland in this blog post to experience and showcase the essence of Finnish values, culture, and way of life.
Finnishness
What being a Finn means to me.
Finnishness for a Finn who grew up in Germany
My thoughts and experiences of Finnishness.