Does money make people happy but lazy? Finland put this to the test!
It all began with the assumption that if you have the money to live decently, you will become happier and more motivated to find a work you desire and...
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Can building walls make you feel safer? In Sweden, yes!
Contrary to popular belief, Sweden was not always the best place to live in. Back in the late 19th and early 20th century, thousands of Swedes fled the country...
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Don’t worry, be happy. Thetta reddast!
Imagine touring Iceland in winter and your car stops in the middle of nowhere. You call the rental company but they say they can only come in 5 hours...
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Vitamins Or Energy Drinks? Nooo, Try Sisu Instead!
Ask the Finns about sisu and you may get an answer like “If it weren’t for sisu, we would be talking in Russian today”. Although there is nothing wrong...
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Wanna stay fit & save the planet? Go plogging!
Fitness and environment are sacred in the Nordics. But a random Swede, called Erik Ahlström, managed to combine them and create a new craze. It is about taking care...
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Do the “fika” like the Swedes. It works!
Imagine you are at work and you say to your boss “Hey boss, I am going for a 15 min coffee break!” and she says “Yes, sure. I am...
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