How to make it work with the Nordic people
Scrolling down the Facebook feed. He cringes. This is how Nordic people would react to some of the ads they see on Facebook. You see, the Nordic countries are some of the wealthiest in the... Read More
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Midsummer stories: what do the Finns call emergency services for?
Oulu, central Finland. Everyone is preparing for the most fun time of the year. Midsummer! Or Juhannus. It is also the birthday of Saint John the Baptist. It is actually on the 24th of... Read More
What is the age of happiness?
Living longer is a good thing, right? Science helps people live a longer and better life. We and the younger generations to come must be grateful for that. It is a blessing to be... Read More
Being a good neighbour: in good and bad times but always private!
Copenhagen, Denmark. You get out of your house and right in the yard of the house next door is your dear neighbour. That tall, blond (stereotyping enough) guy, who sits on a chair, sipping... Read More
Happiness: is going back to school a way to find it?
Hygge? Lego? Or the Little Mermaid? These are all Danish cliches. Don’t get us wrong. We love them (especially hygge). But one of the most important and groundbreaking contributions of Denmark to international thinking... Read More
3 steps to doing real hygge
Hygge is about safety. But it is also about being present. Therefore, the “power on but on safe mode” metaphor. Hygge is much more than lighting candles, drinking warm drinks and eating sweets. Yeah... Read More