Is happiness really found in nature? So say the Finns!
Finland is the home of Santa Claus, right? Well, maybe. because the Danes believe it is Greenland. But it is also a country with very long, cold and dark winters,...
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[VIDEO] Happy Hugging Day 2019 from the Nordics!
January 21st is Hugging Day and is celebrated in many countries around the globe. The Scandinavians love hugging and they consider it as part of their social behaviour. Especially the Swedes...
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Is Hygge really from Denmark?
Go google “origin of the word hygge”. It says it is a Norwegian word, that has been borrowed by the Danish language later on. The funny thing is that...
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[VIDEO] Why we love Scandinavians (and you should love too!)
From ketchup on pasta to privacy in the buses and quiet wagons in trains. This is what makes the Scandinavians unique. We explore their Nordic ways of doing things and...
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[VIDEO] Why is Finland the new “happiest country in the world”?
Denmark has been at the top of the list for many years. In 2018, Finland emerged as the new “happiest country in the world”. But how come a country...
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[VIDEO] Yes, Estonia is actually a Nordic country!
What is it that makes a country Nordic? Most would say it is the geographical location (in Scandinavia and around). Others might cite the people’s ethnic origin or even...
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