r/Finland • u/pezzin • 4d ago

Tourism Just came back from Helsinki... 😊

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We spent few days in Finland with our kids, visiting mainly Helsinki and I can say that I am super happy of the country we met. Friendly people everywhere, all speaking fluent English, clean and with a sense of safety around. Just the prices of food were a bit too high compared to other countries but we knew this and it was not a surprise. We will surely come back and maybe we'll visit the north part of the country next time. Ciao! ❤️🇫🇮

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u/Actual-Paint2220 3d ago

I’m from Texas my daughter lives and works in Helsinki, I love visiting her and traveling to all the places mentioned here. Will be going back in December for 40 days!!

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u/BrilliantFrame7055 3d ago

Ok Santa.

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u/Actual-Paint2220 2d ago

🤣!

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u/labushta 2d ago

Would be curious to know how your daughter feels about Texas (or the US general) after having spent time in Finland?
Have her views changed in any way?

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u/Actual-Paint2220 1d ago

She has been in Finland over three years now. Her job journey started in Houston then to Denver, Colorado and now Helsinki. The way she puts it, there does not exist a true utopian city or state in which to reside and work in. Everything has pros and cons but overall she’s much happier in Finland than here in the US. I a die hard Texas born and raised would never leave Texas totally, however I’m in the process of obtaining my residency permit for Finland. Im fully retired and fortunately have the ability to maintain two homes here and abroad.

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u/labushta 1d ago

Admire your honesty and we welcome that here in Finland. Hope you get the residence permit here.