How Finland’s daycare system helped our little one grow, learn, and confidently adapt to a new life. A New Beginning for Our Family When we arrived in Finland in April 2024, we knew we were starting a brand-new chapter in our lives. Everything was new to us… the weather, the…
In April 2024, we finally arrived in Finland. The months leading up to our migration had been incredibly busy. There were so many things to prepare, organize, and settle before we could begin this new chapter of our lives. Our journey to Finland wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.…
April 2024, when our family – me, my husband, and our daughter Rebecca – arrived in Helsinki, Finland. We came from Dubai United Arab Emirates and have lived and worked there for almost 10 years.
Our Journey to Finland — Part 1 Finland was never part of our original dream. If you had asked my husband and me years ago where we imagined ourselves eventually settling, I don’t think either of us would have answered, “Finland.” Canada? Maybe. Australia? Perhaps. The United Kingdom, the United…
Growing up in the Philippines, beaches have always felt familiar to me. Warm weather, sand beneath your feet, the sound of water, and spending a lazy afternoon by the shore are things many of us Filipinos grow up enjoying. After living abroad for many years and eventually moving to Finland,…
There are places we visit because they are famous. And then there are places we grow to love simply because they become part of our everyday life. For our family, Kuhmo has slowly become one of those places. Located in the Kainuu region of eastern Finland, Kuhmo has become our…
Some places become memorable not because we planned a big adventure there, but simply because of how peaceful they made us feel. Since moving to Kuhmo, our family has slowly discovered many quiet corners surrounded by forests, lakes, rivers, and beautiful Finnish nature. Sometimes we find them while looking for…
Living in Kuhmo has slowly taught us to appreciate the simple beauty of being surrounded by nature. Sometimes, you don’t need to travel far or plan an entire weekend getaway to find somewhere beautiful. A short drive, a little walk, and perhaps a thermos of coffee are sometimes all you…
