How you can take the first steps to trace your roots in Finland? Here are the first things you can do to make your search using databases and archives easier and to jump over the first 100 years gap that you won’t be able to find in the databases…

The basics of the Finnish language… Take a deep breath. You got this.  First of all, I’m so happy to welcome you to our curious and quirky world! Finnish may …

Looking for the best Finnish restaurants in Helsinki? I have a theory, which states that the secret behind every successful trip is eating delicious local food. That’s why I put …

I know, Finnish has a reputation. For example, the US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute lists Finnish among the group of languages considered the most difficult for English speakers. I …

The Finnish language is full of expressions that describe the unique aspects of the Finnish mindset and culture. For example, if a Finn is broke, he might use the expression …

Who loves Finnish buns? I know I do! If you want to try all the different bun versions we have in Finland, Shrovetide is the perfect time to be in …

Making friends as an adult is difficult. Making Finnish friends as an adult seems even more difficult. But why? As a Finn, I’ll try my best to share information and …

Woohoo, you want to learn Finnish! I couldn’t be more excited! Even though Finnish is a small language, there are a lot of free and paid resources for learning Finnish. Before diving into these wonderful tools, I’ll talk about how to set you up for success when learning the Finnish language…

Finland is the home country of sports enthusiasts. As many other countries have a few big sports that people are crazy about, the situation in Finland is a bit different. …