Moving to Finland | What Was I Thinking?
Mossy Bottom・22 minutes read
The speaker moved from Ireland to Southwest Finland for a self-sufficient lifestyle, affordable property with land, and a mild climate, with their home surrounded by native forest and close to a university hospital for Angela's internship. Despite misconceptions about Finland's climate, the speaker emphasizes the milder winter in the far south compared to Lapland, with settled snow for 3 to 4 months annually and a fantastic summer for growing food.
Insights
- The speaker moved to Southwest Finland for a self-sufficient lifestyle, affordable properties with land, and a supportive environment for homesteading, choosing the region for its milder climate compared to Lapland and proximity to a major university hospital.
- Finland offers a cold but manageable climate with a fantastic summer for growing food, shorter growing seasons than Ireland and the UK, and a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency, education, and healthcare, making it a highly desirable and safe country to live in.
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Recent questions
Why did the speaker move to Finland?
Desire for self-sufficient lifestyle and affordable property.
What is the climate like in the speaker's region of Finland?
Temperate with milder winters compared to Lapland.
What are the benefits of living in Finland?
Highly rated education system and safety.
How does Finland's climate compare to Lapland?
Milder winter conditions in the speaker's region.
What influenced the speaker's decision to move to Finland?
Desire for self-sufficiency and proximity to city for internship.
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