When considering a move to a new country, there is nothing more useful than hearing real life stories and experiences from other expats who have lived there. We'd love to hear about your expat experiences. Please contact us if you live or have lived in Finland and would like to share your story.
Moving to Finland from the Philippines – Read interviews with Filipino expats living in Finland
| Mercy is an engineer and working mother of four children. She has lived in Finland since 2005 and writes in her blog about her life in Finland, Finnish culture and motherhood. In our expat interview, she talks to us about learning the local language, schools, family attractions and her experiences in Finland. Read more in our interview with Mercy. |  |
Moving to Finland from Japan – Read interviews with Japanese expats living in Finland
| Daiki Yoshikawa is a Japanese businessperson enjoying life in Helsinki as a blogger, sauna enthusiast and nature lover. He chats to us about Finnish culture and enjoying what Helsinki has to offer while studying and working. Read more in his expat interview. |  |
Moving to Finland from Italy – Read interviews with Italian expats living in Finland
| Paola grew up in Italy and initially moved to Finland in 2010 after she was chosen for an Erasmus scholarship, but she ended up staying. She is a mother and a full-time working professional. She shares a bit of her life in Espoo with us, talking about culture, language barriers, work-life and making friends. Read our interview with Paola for more insights. |  |