Traditions
The 1st of November is considered a special day (not only) in Slovakia. While in many countries, people celebrate Halloween the night before, for us, it is a sa...
Author: Lubica Vysna
What if something happened to us?
Since becoming a parent, I have noticed the biggest shift in my emotional world. The new role has brought unlimited love and gentleness, but also a somewhat inv...
Finnish citizenship – when the heart must catch up with the brain
After nine years in Finland, one language test, several hundred euros in payment, and 13 months of waiting, we were granted Finnish citizenship. More specifical...
Summer in your home country
When you live abroad, holidays become very stereotypical. If you are the lucky one with the financial resources and the possibility to travel, you spend your ho...
I was in love with Finland before meeting my Finnish wife
Matias Tuxen’s expat story begins in his home country, Argentina, while writing a bachelor’s thesis on bullying and cyberbullying. Getting inspired by the...
What do you miss the most from your home country?
We are often asked what we miss the most from our home country. The social networks, our beloved family, and some food and products are mentioned repeatedly. Th...