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How much does it cost per month to live a decent life in Finland?

This week we ask how much it costs to live a decent life in Finland. This blog continues an earlier discussion from last year.

February 9, 2023February 8, 2023Living in Finland

Typical Finnish Summer: some characteristics

In this blog, we take a look at some of the features that make the typical Finnish summer: family events and food and drink.

June 30, 2021January 28, 2022Living in Finland, Playing in Finland

Your neighborhood nature in Finland: a new video course by Finnwards

We have a new self-guided online course out! It’s called “Your neighborhood nature in Finland”. In it, we take you through the changes nature goes through during our four seasons. We’ve also included a recipe book with this course to that you can better enjoy the bounty Finnish nature offers.

September 3, 2020January 28, 2022Finnwards News

Eating your way through Finland: 8 tips for a tasty summer

In our blog this week, we give your tips for eating your way through Finland. We list a number of resources you can use to source fresh food in Finland.

July 9, 2020January 28, 2022Living in Finland, Playing in Finland

Shrovetide traditions in Finland

This coming Sunday is Shrove Sunday. The following Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. In this blog post, we introduce you to Shrovetide traditions in Finland.

February 20, 2020January 28, 2022Living in Finland

Traditional Finnish Christmas foods

Christmas is next week and people are busy cooking. In this blog post, we talk about traditional Finnish Christmas foods. It includes a link to a downloadable free recipe booklet.

December 17, 2019January 28, 2022Living in Finland

Living with allergies in Finland

Moving to a new country can be scary if you have life-threatening allergies. In this blog post we give you a few tips that make it easier for you to live with your allergies in Finland.

October 10, 2019January 28, 2022Living in Finland

So many different types of milk!

Finns are milk drinkers. And thus the milk isles in the grocery stores are full of different types of milk products with their color coding. We explain the colors here.

September 5, 2019May 9, 2021Living in Finland

Crayfish party etiquette

Have you been invited to a crayfish party? Lucky you! You are in for a treat and a lot of fun. Read here what to expect from the party

August 15, 2019January 28, 2022Playing in Finland

It’s berry season in Finland!

It’s berry season in Finland! Go and exercise your everyman’s rights and pick berries to your heart’s content. Or buy them from the grocery store. Here’s a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie for you to try.

August 8, 2019January 28, 2022Playing in Finland

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