Lifestyle

Finnish People Manners and Habits

August 3, 2011

Finnish People Courtesies Finnish people generally have a relaxed attitude towards manners and dressing. A visitor is unlikely to offend them by accident. Common sense is quite enough in most situations, but a couple of things one should keep in mind: Finnish people are a famously taciturn people who have little time for small talk or social [...]

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Expatriate Life a Choice or Exile

March 31, 2011

Meaning of Expatriate Life If you look for the definition of expatriate you will find:send into exile. See Synonyms at banish. To renounce allegiance to one’s homeland. As a British expatriate myself I find the term expatriate to incur some sort of disloyalty to my country of birth Many people today are moving abroad for [...]

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Helsinki Design Capitol 2012

March 14, 2011

News of Helsinki Design Capitol 2012   In November 2009 the world congress for design decided to make Helsinki design capitol 2012.The first design capitol was chosen as Turin in Italy 2008.Though a fairly recent and new awarding body,this accolade will not do any harm to enhance the image and status of Helsinki on the [...]

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Lost British Passport Leads to Dusseldorf

September 16, 2010

I lost my British Passport a few weeks ago and it seems not so easy to replace as before.As of a few months ago,should a  British Passport need to be replaced or renewed we British Expatriates need to apply for a replacement from Dusseldorf.The old days of just calling into the Helsinki Embassy to re-new [...]

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Finland voted Newsweek`s Best Country in the World

August 20, 2010

Finland is the Best Country The World,Officially   Many Finnish people are in their humble way and not seeking glory are  slightly lost for words when Newsweek announced that Finland is the best country in the world.Many people see Finland as a cold country with the inhabitants suffering  from either depression or alcoholism and  living  [...]

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My Family is One By One Emigrating to Sweden | emigrate

July 29, 2010

I always new that myself and family would not settle down in the UK and find another country to emigrate to.Strange things happen.I have now lived abroad for some 22 years here in Helsinki Finland and Lappeenranta on the Eastern Border of Finland with Russia and I get news that my family is moving closer [...]

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Ice Swimming in Finland a Preventative Health Care

July 24, 2010

Here in Finland,home of ice swimming we are experiencing a hot,dry summer.Temperatures have been close to 30 Degrees C.It is at these times I look forward to a crisp cold Finnish Winter and the chance to get out and do some ice swimming.I met a Finnish man when I was staying at Iiris the visually [...]

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10 Tips on How to Emigrate abroad successfully

April 12, 2010

Emigrate Abroad With Success       The last few days here in Helsinki Finland have been absolutely beautiful.Spring has now begun to show the its rich colors and the sun is now above the horizon upon waking and high when retiring to bed,All but a few solitary dunes of snow lie almost discarded from a forgotten past.Part [...]

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UK,come out of The Middle Age Lifestyle

December 14, 2009

Finland Home Of A Lifestyle   Finland has a population of 5.6 million and most enjoy a good lifestyle,where as The UK has close 70 million and many live a far poorer lifestlye.Why can the UK not get it right when it comes to public services and lifestyle? I am fortunate in that I have [...]

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Fact Finding Before You Move Abroad

August 28, 2009

As a British Expatriate living in Finland for 21 years,I am often asked was moving abroad a difficult process to go through..Well through my own experience,moving abroad is a big step that should not be taken half heartedly nor lightly.There are many issues to bear in mind and take in to consideration.You should do as [...]

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Are you ready to Live Abroad

August 2, 2009

Live Abroad,It is A Challenge!   Ever wish to live abroad.I believe that most people who decide to move and live  abroad and this includes myself,go through what can only be described as a  cultural shock.Some people feel that they can adjust quickly,others may take some more time. With regards to my own personal experiences,I found [...]

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