You said in a video that there is nothing finnish people enjoy more than having a foreigner talk about Finland. Well. I’m from Norway, and us small nordic countries get so little attention that it is even enjoyable to hear a foreigner talk about another nordic country.

One big difference from Finland is also DRINKABLE TAP WATER. That factor alone reduces plastic use considerably.

I never got why Americans Don't take their shoes off 🤷‍♂️ 🇸🇪

About the loudness: I'm Norwegian, and one day I took the bus, there entered a couple of American tourists that were SO loud. Even though they only had a normal conversation, the volume was so much louder than anyone else on the bus. But they didn't seem to be aware that they were the only ones being that loud.

You make some interesting and flattering points on Finland. Apparently you have gained a good insight to the Finnish landscape of mind. Welcome back when it suits you!

I met a chinese girl who I took out for a romantic getaway to our summer house. This place is minimum 30 km from nearest village. The silence is almost deafening there, and you can hear a bird caw 10 km away or the aspen tree in the wind several hundred meters away. It was the first time she hear echo over the water. No car, no airplane, no engines or radio, no people in a 20 km radius a silence so strong it feels like you'd be in a sound-studio. This can be quite an emotional experience for those who hasn't experienced it before. respecting the silence is very important for Finns and the purity in that is a wonderful thing.

So you came home as an environmental ambassador. That’s quite something! Cheers from 🇸🇪

Finland is welcoming you back, when ever you are ready. :)

It's insane how every video you make makes me to love Finland more. Like living in here (Finland) these things and our way of life is something I apparently was taking for granted... I'll appreciate my opportunity to live here more from now on. Thank you for continuing opening my eyes

Having lived in Finland myself for a bit you couldn't be more on point. I haven't been back in ten years and still miss it.

Good way to reduce plastic bottle waste is the pantti/pant/pfand/deposit system. You pay a certain amount (5-40 cents) extra for your bottle of whatever, but when you return it and they recycle it, you get the deposit money back.

Ha ha ha totally relate! I'm an American living in Sweden for almost 20 years now. The few times I've been back to the US I felt the same way.

Wow, you really absorbed the Finnish spirit during your stay x'D

I just loved to hear you say "ruisleipä" :)

When someone asks you "what do you think about americans?" Everyone responds that they are very loud 😁

I can't believe how much I can relate to every thing you mentioned. I've visited Finland 4 times in the past 2 years. It is a beautiful country and I plan on going back.

I've really enjoyed your videos on Finland. I'm from Arkansas and I'm going to vacation in Finland a week from now. I'm really excited. Your videos make me more excited.

Loved it when you rolled the 'r' in a Finnish word! Scientific studies have been done that when a larger variety of products are offered, more get sold. Whether it's a restaurant menu or soft drinks, the chance of an impulse buy rises greatly with variety. We live like rats in a consumer lab in the US, and we passively accept it. This is what freedom looks like?

I really can relate to your experience especially with the plastic waste, since I live in Switzerland and my wife is from Brazil. It still shocks me every time i'm there how bad the plastic waste is in south america as well they pack three items in bag and you end up with over ten Bags for the whole shopping, the afterwards i'm at the beach and see these same shopping plastic bags swimming in the Sea!

You're sooooo welcome back to Finland in the future :)

Each and every point I can relate to. Born in India, but last 2 years here gave my heart so much peace ☮️

You just get funnier, and more insightful every time. I enjoy your ramblings more than I should. Keep on with the courage girl! Never stop. I enjoy it too much.

You know us Finns, when we find something tha we like, we are faithful... Love all your videos seems that you are growing as a person so much after living in Finland. :D

I am American, born and raised, and I can identify with every one of your points! Having traveled in Europe and in India, my perspective is permanently altered. While in Europe, I quickly learned that Americans tend to stand out in a cringing sort of way. When Germans/Austrians learned I was American, their first comment was always - you don't look/act like an American. When I returned home, it was a relief to go places and not have to occasionally struggle with a language I had learned well enough for casual encounters, but was hardly fluent in for complex conversation. And after I returned from India, it felt horrifying to go into a church with my shoes on! It felt profoundly disrespectful. Of course, I just silently tamped down that urge and carried on. Loud music in public places, especially restaurants, is massively annoying for sure. And I hate air conditioning, too. If it weren't kept so freezing cold, it would be okay since it does remove humidity. Back in the early '80s, my aunt's family in KY hosted an exchange student from Finland. Lovely young lady (high school) who, of course, already spoke multiple languages and was way ahead in every discipline, landed in the middle of rural KY. Culture shock for her! When I visited, we spent time going on long walks and letting her get her frustrations out of her system, as well as answering questions about the local people that they could not answer, having no perspective other than their own hometown. I do feel very grateful to have had opportunities to get out of my America bubble to discover other perspectives. We are such a large and homogeneous country, we really often don't understand or appreciate human diversity.

Wow, didn't quite expect to be this weirded out seeing *milk being sold in plastic bottles.* :D The whole concept just feels wild to me.

From the bottom of my heart I love my country and my fellow Finns. Surely there are other awesome nations, but I love mine and our way of life. Surely we have our own problems but that is life, everyone has problems.

Most of what you say covers Denmark, Norway and Sweden too. It looks as you've fallen in love with the scandinavian wellfare model and our way of life (I'm danish) ...

As a Texan, I'm glad to know that you still love TEXAS. I left a comment in one of your previous videos. I shared how I could relate to a lot of what you experienced in Finland. I had similar experiences in Sweden, where I lived for a number of years. (Jag är amerikan av svensk härkomst. = I am an American of Swedish descent.) By the way, in my part of Texas, we do recycle our trash, including plastic. I agree with you that a significant number of Americans are LOUD. When I was a child, I was forbidden to be so loud in public. Of course, there are times when it is acceptable to be loud, such as at a sporting event. As a child, I can remember times when my family and I were dining out at a restaurant. I was expected to keep my voice level within the confines of our table and to have good manners. I really don't recall Americans being so loud in the past as they seem to be now. I think this is a more recent phenomenon in modern American culture. I partly blame youth who try to emulate celebrities who display this loud, obnoxious behavior. Personally, I can't stand it, and I find it very low class. While I was living in Europe (Sweden and Germany), many people were surprised to learn that I was an American, because I didn't speak loudly in public and call attention to myself, plus I look Scandinavian/German. I enjoy hearing your take on your cultural experiences in Finland. I'm sure I will listen in on more of your videos. Hejdå och/und Tschüss = Bye in both Swedish and German.

Really nice words of Finland and finns, you are very welcome here 😊 👍

been to america myself once. that was really a culture shock for me as a finn

Fellow Texan here! :) WoW! I completely relate 100% with everything you said. It's nice to know that I'm not alone feeling this way. I lived in Norway for six years and moved back to Texas in 2015 as well and holy smokes was it a major adjustment. Til this day, I still am getting adjusted and like you, I definitely picked up some ways/habits that I miss and makes me feel out of place here in Texas. I love Texas, born & raised and lucky for me Norway is my second home and one day I will be back. We should definitely exchange stories sometime.

Very interesting video, as always. And based on this and other videos i've seen from you, we would be lucky to have you back with us in Finland.

When I clicked on this video I was hoping you'd comment on noise levels! I only spent 10 days in Finland but I quickly LOVED the general quiet that exists there everywhere. I would easily live in Finland if not for the cold weather.

Another awesome video. Keep up the good work. ☺️🇫🇮🇫🇮❤️

Im from Finland and living abroad for the past five years. It is great to hear you sharing your experiences. You are such a genuine person.

Texans Forever thats me, glad my daughter back from Finland it was so far away.

For some odd reason I find it refreshing to hear how foreigners view us Finns and our country. Some things I can agree and some I find suprising, like how we have a low crime rate, since it just doesn't feel like it :D. But then again, I haven't been traveling outside western europe. I do enjoy your videos, all of them. I get the feeling that you are who you are in these clips and don't pretend. I wish all the best for you and your family :).

I've been living in Estonia for 20+ years now. Cannot see myself moving back to the States anymore. Nice place to visit.... :-) I've had my AC on most of this summer keeping my flat at 21c. lol

Yesssss! I lived in Estonia and I used to visit Finland occasionally! I totally agree with you! When I went to the U.S from Helsinki International airport, oh my god, the noise level was actually pretty overwhelming lol After coming from Nordic to U.S for study and all, I realized how much my eating habit was changed...America loves snacking do you agree?

Everything you say, I agree 100%. I'm Finnish and when living in TX these are the things you really notice!

I like how you can see good in both countries. :) ~ from a Finn living in USA at the moment :)

I really enjoy your Finland videos! I hope that I will be able to move there one day, myself.

Thank you for the eye-opener... reminders are good. Bless your heart!

Listening you talk about Finland makes me apreciate my beautiful country more. Haven't thought about it thourougly before hearing you talking about it. Thank's for that, welcome back here

I understand your points. I lived in Asia for a number of years and returning to The States was a shock to the system. Car alarm level music in some restaurants, litterbugs, giant portions of meat for sale at the supermarket and yeah, people wearing shoes in doors. Reverse culture shock!

Great video welcome back to Finland! :D

It will be great to have you back!

I am so happy you want to come back one day and thank you for all the lovely words and also thank you for bringing up consumerism.

I'm Finnish and I've been to Texas. I also noticed the AC thing in Texas and the consumerism. They also drive everywhere and there's no sidewalks. I was offered a ride in a suburb just because I was walking. People compliment you quite a lot even if they don't know you and say hello, even little kids. 😀 They were pretty friendly! It's too hot there for me. I liked how there was a free swimming pool and jacuzzi in the apartment complex. It was also cool to see humming birds and other exotic animals. I also noticed how all building were super new and modern, like a movie set. I prefer the romantic old buildings in Finland. Also you can't take candy to the movie theater in Texas and you can't reserve your seats. You have to pay to go to a national park which feels weird. Here are some differences

You are so sweet! You make me miss Finland, too! I moved OUT from Finland to chase my dreams in Spain. Very interesting to see the differences between US and Finland. I wish I could have known you back in Finland!

Thank you so much for making this video! You're the best :)

Wellcome back to Finland. And thanks for the vids

Rach! Yay! 😊

I moved away for 15 years. I cannot imagine moving back to the land of fear and the unfree.

Love that you mention the inviroment. That is one of the good things with traveling. You see things with new eyes.

Hei. I started to watch your videos some weeks ago. You have so nice way to talk about your experiences that it almost sticks me to watch it all to the end. You make so nice observing points about the differences that it is really nice to listen to it. Yeah just keep on going. You're doing it nicely.

Totally agree with #5; I got the flu on two holiday trips, one to Dubai the other to New York. The reason was too efficient air conditioning.

Wow, the juice was cheap in Texas for sure. I absolutely agree with you on the food. Bringing food for three people, for one person does not make any sense. Texas needs to learn that resources are limited and have to be managed in a rational way. It's also very disappointing to see that (if I understand you correctly), most of the plastic bottles are not recycled? The cardboard boxes make alot more sense too. I live in Norway by the way and finland is only 20 km from me.

Totally acreed. I felt same but opposited when moved back to Finland from Uk. Everything felt so quet in good way and food was so clean and healthy at Finland. I´m glad I found your video.

Thanks again, nice video and good points about plastic wastes. Also nice to see and heard Texas/American side of basic life things.

I hope you make it back to Finland, seems like you have Finnish soul :)

I am born German and live in Finland since 1999, and I am absolutely certain I will be buried in Finnish soil. I am not interested even visiting Germany, if it wouldn't be for our children to meet their relatives (or some of the rare few good or interesting things in Germany).

You are making good points. :) Happy to watch your video. Thank you and terveisiä Helsingistä. :)

Thanks for the honest observation ,when I moved from Oregan to Europe back after 35years found significant changes

The dog in the background got my attention 😂

I have been living in a small Finnish city for over 20 years. This place is my destination.

Kiitos. Oli mielenkiintoista kuulla tarinasi. Keep up the good work. And welcome back, when you are ready.

Cool list, thanks and welcome when you decide to come back. You'll get that warmth in a sauna, you know :)

This video is so nice for me to see that even one american sees the things, I've wondered for years. And I dare to say that someone as smart, decent, pretty and warmhearted is always welcomed as the citizen of Finland. You look really pretty by the way. Greetings from Finland.

I'd love to travel to Finland, we're going to make it happen someday. Love their language, learning that alone would be awesome:)

Thank you Wildwood Vagabond, we Finns love you so much!

"... be mindful..." Yes. Yes. I was so happy to hear you say this.

There's a plastic island size of Texas(bigger actually) in the Pacific ocean. I heard a story, not sure how true it is, but a guy from Finland was on a cruise from Indonesia and on-deck trash thing was full, so he mentioned it to the crew, some guy came and threw the bag into the ocean. This I know happens, but following, not sure. A Finn lost it and threw that crew member off the boat. I wish it was true. I'm not a treehugging shortsighted asshole, but I love nature and I wish people could see it as I do.

I think Finland misses you as well, thats how well you got into the finnish state of mind :)

Kiitoksia tästä! Even as a Finn (who has lived abroad for a while) I can relate. Keep on doing these videos, I really enjoy watching them ( usually at work).

Being just honest, calm and loving, always teaches us new things, im from Finland and i know theres a lot of good things in many cultures and countries that i could adapt. We are always finding new things in life :)

Obviously had to watch this. "What do they think of us?" :)

It would be interesting to see how you would like the south of Sweden and Denmark. The climate is much milder and people not so reserved compared to Finland. Perhaps you could say it's a little bit the best of two worlds.

Welcome back, I love you more after every video!

Interesting perspectives, thanks for sharing! Welcome back, assuming all goes as planned. What helps for the coldness / darkness is regular good sauna + lake (here in Tampere we have many great places) and finding the light from within.

Though I am from Sweden, much of your comments are valid also for my country. (After all, Finland was, for many centuries, up to1809, the eastern part of Sweden and we more often than not - sports being the only exception - think we are siblings, despite the language barrier, since the Finnish and Swedish languages are not related to each other at all (mind you the Swedish language is an official language in Finland).I am glad that you like the pantti/pant system. I suppose you have also a preferece for the recycling efforts, aimed at reducing landfills to the benefit of - at least - using waste as an energy source, if not actually re-using or re-cycling it. And, yes, Americans, more often than not, can be heard "talking" I.E. shouting miles away. Welcome back to our part of the world, whenever, as a visitor or a resident (But I hope your parents will lead a long and happy life, A/C or not) Hans Stromberg Sweden

Good points again 👌 So nice to hear u wanna move back here 😊 all is better when u r back in Finland, for u and for Finland 🤗 btw it's been 34'c the past week 🥵

Your input is so wellcoming and nice. I can recognize most you said also applies to Denmark. So sweet (I've been in the US several times :-) and loved it, but all your experiences back home hit me as well ...

Greetings from Helsinki, it's already getting darker and colder here now, leaves are turning yellow and red and birds are moving to southern countries for winter. Nature is preparing itself for winter. It's kind of wistful but very cozy and beautiful at the same time. Have a nice day in Texas!

The origin of taking shoes off at other homes is winter and removing snow covered and clogged boots to then sit comfortably. Bet they do the same thing in Canada and North America. Alaska? That's what they did in northern Finland when I was there a good few years ago. The most amusing thing I witnessed was my (Finnish) girlfriend waiting for pedestrian lights to go green to cross a small empty road at two in the morning. Hope you tried skiing. Have you told us how that was for you? Best regards from London.

Thank you again for another amazing video! ❤ Wow, milk in the plastic bottles!? I hadn't even thought about that before. I'm 46 years old and milk has been sold in the cardboard containers as long as I can remember... I found a perfect T-shirt for you. 😉 It says "I speak Finnish - What's your superpower?" I saw a shirt like that in the internet at the other day and instantly thought of you! 😎😄

I love your videos, I have watched some of them recently and I agree with your point of view...hello from Greece...

Thanks god I clicked on this one! Really loved your comparisons 💛 I truly needed those to keep the had up through the next 4 month of total darkness and cold. 🥶But yeah, after all this IS a Dreamland to live in. Especially if you’re like me - super Introvert, who loves everything quite &simple.

I have moved a few times in my life time and with ''move'' I mean starting a new life in a new Country and in my experience, after 5 years the ''new'' country finally feels like home. After 4 years of living in Finland, I can see you as being adapted to the country and its customs, no wonder Texas felt somewhat strange at first. Old continent is different mentality than the new world :))

Wellcome back to Finland anytime !!! Dennis

Wow! That was a surprise to me? I admire that you loved Finland that much so you are planning on going back! My cousin lives also in Texas from Lithuania. I live in England - dreaming on relocating back one day. But it's so different for you in Europe - like you said how different it all was - I am so interested how quickly you have adapted to a new life. Thats crazy!

This was very interesting and educating video. I am a Finn and it is always nice to hear what people from other countries think about our country. It looks like you liked your staying in Finland. Welcome back! I wish I can visit in your country some day!

Well, I’ve been to Texas for a few times and lived in the US for over 4 years in a row. I too experienced the culture shock not before coming back to Finland. I hope you’ll find your peace somewhere (and maybe it’ll be Finland or some other EU country). It’s great you want to be with your parents too. Take care!

A bit different from your experience but here we go. I lived in Texas for 17 years. I moved back to Kenya. I almost went crazy for the same reasons you did. I moved 4 months later to Switzerland and oh dear God. Same stuff but on the opposite

Welcome Home...Little Sister...glad I found your Channel...Love It

I agree wholeheartedly - it is VERY stressful not just in tx. you hit on many of the things I also do not like that never used to be, way back when.

You forget that we have 20,000 different kinds of pasta sauces just like Finns have 20,000 kinds of Bread and flours. 🙈💕

Same thing happened to me returning to US after being in Slovenia. Noise level was astounding in my home town (and its a small town!), I don't eat out in the US, nothing is healthy here, but in Slovenia food is healthy fresh off the farm and brought to Market daily, and meals are inexpensive there, and elegant. Culture and taste. YES< Slovenia uses far less plastic , that's how it is in Central Europe and probably most of Europe. US is dumbed down = plastic. Don't fool yourself. All TX has to offer is sunshine...once you've been in Europe you know you have to go back! Glad you can go for a visit soon. In US people are fat and depressed and escape through food, entertainment, drugs...its awful here, I plan to move back to Central Europe, where I feel quite at home with the reserved, quiet peaceful people there with their lovely architecture, culture and food. Quietness and kindness..

I’m waiting here for you to come back!

First time I have seen you..nice to hear American perspective on what Finland is like. I've been to GREECE sooo beautiful there! Completely get how it feels to come home after experiencing a more layed back life style that is More family and neighbor friendly too! Thanks for recording your experiences!