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A Scandinavian Interlude


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Adventures, tribulations and ramblings of a native Californian from the San Francisco Bay Area who moved with his family to the Helsinki area of Finland.
http://scandinavianinterlude.blogspot.com/
Blog language: English
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markcat

US American US American expat living in Finland

  • Gender: Male
  • Move: Usa  Finland
  • Interest: Hiking, running, traveling, music, blogging, skiing
  • About me: I am coming from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. My family moved to Espoo, Finland last summer. I am currently still working remotely for a Bay Area company, but seeking employment in Finland. I am looking for English speaking expatriates or locals for fun activities like cycling, running & hiking. I am also up for grabbing a beer and chatting about experiences, life, etc. Send me a message, I will definitely reply. Cheers! Mark

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Latest posts Latest posts

  •  Time off, Finnish style
    In Finland and most of Europe, people know what it means to really take time off. Time spent away from the office relaxing with family and friends is highly regarded in Finland. With summer vacations approaching soon, people are starting to get excited about their longest stretch of time without ...
    Tue, 22 May 2012 15:57:00
  •  So you want to learn Finnish?
    There is one topic I have avoided writing about in my blog. That would be in regards to my painful struggle with the Finnish language. In the past I have always considered myself to be engaged and truly interested in learning foreign languages. However, Americans like myself are a bit crippled in ...
    Mon, 07 May 2012 19:01:00
  •  Summer dreaming
    The sun is starting to shine again in Finland. As the barometer rises, the days are lasting longer and the smiles are returning to people's faces. :) Actually, it's no joke, now that the daylight is lasting past 9pm and the warmth is returning, I am really noticing a change in my daily interac...
    Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:55:00
  •  The Finnish Easter Experience
    Easter (Pääsiäinen) in Finland is a distinctly different experience than what is celebrated in the United States. The Palm Sunday before Easter the kids dress up like witches and go door to door collecting sweets. Reminiscent of the trick-or-treat tradition in the British Isles and North America,...
    Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:46:00
  •  A Parisian Interlude
    Iconic bookstore While I have enjoyed living abroad in Finland, sometimes one has a need to escape the country and go on a little adventure. Luckily, living in Finland has the benefit of being a 1-4 hour plane ride from just about every country in Europe. Direct flights and minimal time c...
    Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:29:00

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