Tag: FINLAND
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What To Do In Tampere In The Winter
Winter in Finland might be synonymous with long, dark and cold days, and most people immediately think of Lapland with its northern lights, igloo hotels and reindeer safaris. But Finland isn’t only about the Arctic north. Cities in the south, like Tampere, turn winter into something just as magical in their own way. Tampere is Read more
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Driving in Finland: Must Know Rules & Considerations
You have just booked a winter holiday in Finland and you are planning to explore the country by car? Or did you just recently move to the country and are confused or worried about not being aware of the driving rules? Driving in a new country always comes with little quirks and traffic rules that Read more
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Moving to Finland With Your Car: Steps, Considerations and More
Thinking about moving to Finland with your own car? Turns out, there are a lot of things to consider before you embark on your journey. In this blog post, I will talk about all sorts of things you need to consider like taxation, navigating customs and car inspection/MOT. There will also be some practical tips Read more
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Finnish Integration Course: My Experience Learning Finnish Online
In an effort to help new arrivals, Finland offers foreigners the chance to learn Finnish at an intensive level online, to learn the notoriously difficult language and help them gain meaningful employment. I joined the Finnish integration course for four months myself and want to share my experience with those who are thinking about joining Read more
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11+ Things to Do in Tampere This Summer
Enjoy a city-break in Tampere this summer. Experience Finland’s fastest-growing city like a local with our guide to exclusive summer-only activities, plus popular foods, hotel recs and more. What comes to mind when you think about Finland? Snow, reindeer, Northern lights – did I guess right? Well even though Finland is popular as a winter Read more
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Apartment Hunting In Finland – Guide for New Arrivals
Looking for your first apartment in Finland, but don’t know where to start? Read our guide for newcomers. We cover all the basics so you can find the best apartment for you. You’ve finally received your residence card—congrats! Now it’s time to start searching for your first apartment in Finland. If you’re not sure where Read more
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7 Steps for a Smooth Start After Moving to Finland
Recently moved to Finland and unsure of your next steps? Read through my checklist and follow my timeline. I cover all the essential steps every newcomer must complete in order to get their life started in Finland. My first few weeks in Finland were anything but smooth when I moved here a year ago. My Read more