Foreigners in Finland

Foreigners in Finland

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  • Our Last Episode And Final Thoughts

    On this episode of Foreigners In Finland, we share the news of why this is our last podcast episode. We share our biggest insights from the experience and most importantly thank all our listeners!  

    A big thank you to all our listeners! You've made this such a rewarding experience. Cheers! 

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! 

    Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show. 

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !    

    Follow us:

    TikTok: Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe
    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton 

    Instagram: Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_

    15 min
  • Finances in Finland: How To Get Set Up

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we discuss personal finances in Finland and how to get set up as a foreigner. We break down opening a bank, looking for apartments, unemployment insurance, student loans, and special financial accounts for buying your first apartment or making investments in the stock market. Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

    Resources mentioned: Looking for an apartment? Use these links.

    https://www.oikotie.fi/  
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/220087598523274/
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551059198529767/
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/651072355351265/   

    Major banks:

    https://www.nordea.fi/
    https://www.op.fi/
    https://danskebank.fi/  

    Savings account for first-time home buyers:

    https://www.nordea.fi/en/personal/our-services/savings-investments/savings-accounts/asp-account.html  

    Investment accounts: AOT vs OST  

    https://rahavelho.fi/aot-vs-ost/  

    Felipe's new channel on personal finance: Money Therapy Academy

    https://www.moneytherapyacademy.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytherapyacademy/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytherapyacademy

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show.

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !

    Follow us: TikTok: Felipe -

    https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe

    Jarrod -

    https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton

    Instagram: Felipe -

    https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_/ 

    24 min
  • Making a Life in Finland: Diana Rantamäki

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we have our first guest on the show! Diana Rantamäki is best known for her hilarious TikTok videos which have accumulated her 6.4 million followers. (More than the entire population of Finland!) She was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to Finland 5 years ago. Diana shares her experience moving to Finland on many topics such as finding work, dating, friendships, raising a family, and how she's dealing with her TikTok fame. 

    Find Diana's story interesting and want to know more? You can learn more by checking out her website and social media profiles.   

    Website: https://www.dianarantamaki.com/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianarantamaki
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianarantamaki/  

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show.  If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !    

    Follow us:  

    TikTok: Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe
    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton  
    Instagram: Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_feliple

    50 min
  • Things we like and dislike: Finnish Food

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we talk through "Things We Like and Dislike" within Finnish food! Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!   Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show.  If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !    Follow us:  TikTok: Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipeJarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton Instagram: Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_

    22 min
  • Working in Finland

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we discuss our understanding around work life in Finland. We break down our experiences with work life in Finland and make comparisons with Australia and the US. Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. 

    Please rate and review the show.  

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !    

    Follow us: TikTok: 

    Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe

    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton

    Instagram: 

    Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_/

    32 min
  • Dating in Finland

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we discuss our understanding around dating in Finland. We break down what are some  good things to know and quirks that could help you out in the dating scene in Finland. Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!  

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show.  If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] ! 

    Follow us: 

    TikTok: 

    Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe

    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton

    Instagram: 

    Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_fel...

    27 min
  • Things we like and dislike: Finnish Homes

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we introduce a new concept of "Things We Like and Dislike", and go through 4 things we like and dislike about Finnish homes. Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show.

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !

    Follow us:

    TikTok:
    Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe
    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton
    Instagram:
    Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_

    14 min
  • Friendships in Finland

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we discuss our understanding of cultural norms around friendships in Finland. We break down what are some of the biggest shocks for us and what we appreciate most. Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments! 

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland! Let us know what you think. Please rate and review the show.

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !  

    Follow us:

    TikTok:
    Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe
    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton
    Instagram:
    Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_/

    26 min
  • Sustainable Living in Finland

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we explore the ways Finland enables sustainable living! We discuss how our lives have been impacted and the things we have been able to do to reduce our footprints! Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland!  Let us know what you think.  Please rate and review the show.

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected]!

    Follow us: TikTok:

    Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe

    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton  

    Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe_/

    26 min
  • Mökki (Cottage) Life

    In this episode of Foreigners in Finland, we explore life at the mökki (cottage), which is a huge part of Finnish culture. We discuss what a traditional Finnish cottage looks like and what you can expect to do at the cottage. Found the video informative? Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

    Foreigners in Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) land of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences, and what life is like for foreigners in Finland!  Let us know what you think.

    Please rate and review the show.

    If you want any topics to be covered on the show, please let us know in the comments or email us at [email protected] !

    Follow us:

    TikTok:

    Felipe - https://www.tiktok.com/@dasilva.felipe
    Jarrod - https://www.tiktok.com/@jluxton

    Instagram:

    Felipe - https://www.instagram.com/dasilva_felipe/

    29 min

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Foreigners In Finland is a podcast featuring Jarrod Luxton and Felipe Da Silva unpacking the wonderful (and sometimes weird...) country of Finland. We explore Finnish culture, our experiences and what…