That was great, it was like a thriller! Or an episode of The Greatest Race. Or a twist on the movie Speed, where you can't stop moving forward or Melissa won't get the writing gig. Now I need to find the next episode to see what happened, and what the big, fancy magazine is. Your videos are most engaging and highly entertaining and you are terrific guides. Thanks.
Good luck Melissa!! I was born in Finland so this video was a nice surprise for me too. I hope you have a good time Helsinki. Incidentally, I believe Helsinki winters are considerably milder than those in Minneapolis.
Finland is one of my favourite places. I went camping at midsummer there long ago. I remember the birch forests, reedy lakes, reindeer and Sami, the North Cape. And yes, design is superbly done in Finland. Get some Marimekko while you are there or Iitala glassware. Menus were a challenge.
I have to congratulate you on your editing and the overall feeling of your videos! Really chill and relaxed feeling. Good choice of music and well balanced. Enjoyed watching the Finland tour. Definitely will continue on your other adventures!
I bet there also coach-buses from Albufeira to Lisbon airport. One option. This kind of taxi service from airport is nice, but there is also trains and buses coming to heart of Helsinki, not still checking your middle of night hours thou.
You guys are such a together couple, it is difficult to imagine a separation of even four days. Thinking of my six month ones during my military career!
They should add a big sign saying "Welcome to HEL" (well at least for those who are in aviation "business" as Helsinki-Vantaa Airport IATA Airport code is "HEL")
60N latitude. Pretty much the same as Anchorage or a city I lived in for a while Whitehorse YT. Good thing you have black out blinds. Awesome, loved the north except for the mosquitoes and flies.
The Finns are considered to be the happiest people in the world, at the same time they don't like to laugh very much🤔, they really like the silence! There is something that makes no sense with the Finns🤔🤣
That's very strange Finland having the happiest people in the world, while right next door in Sweden the people are the unhappiest with the highest suicide figures in Europe 😮.
@@James-hd6ez Sweden has always been one of the top 10 countries in the World Happiness Report, so I'm not sure what you mean by them having the unhappiest people.
@johannal.4048 It's simple Sweden has the highest suicide rate in Europe....people who kill themselves are usually unhappy 🙁 these are official figures, nothing to do with me.
@@James-hd6ez I do'nt know how you think Sweden has got the highest suicide rates in Europe. It is not true. Watch the statistics in the video " Comparison suicide rates by countries/Country suicide rate comparison." 62 highest suicide countries and Sweden is far from the top. Only Nordic countries mentioned among there are Iceland and Denmark.
@chrisplusmelissa Hi Chris and Melissa, there is zero tolerance of drink driving in Finland and anyone caught driving under the influence automatically received a custodial sentence, which back in the day, I seem to remember, could be taken at the offender's convenience and many of them were sent to work at the airport whilst it was being constructed. Happy days! Take care, Jim
@@jamesjeffries8281 Irwin Goodman who was at the time quite popular folk singer made a song of his experiences after his DUI sentence. ruclips.net/video/SGId4NuoV7k/видео.html
@@chrisplusmelissa Finland has its own way of dealing with traffic violations and other violations of the law: speeding fines (like most fines) are based on your net income, it can be VERY expensive. The record is over $100,000, explained here: ruclips.net/video/T8HHA0O8GYo/видео.html
The Russian trolls are really hilarious. The Finns as well as the other people outside the Russian influence aren't zombies like the Russies. We use our brains and reliable info sources excluding pathetic propaganda to form an opinion.
You mean WW III? Now that Finland is a member of NATO, Russia's attack to Helsinki would mean WW III, and it is highly unlikely that Russia would do that. At the moment we don't perceive any hostile military activity near our border with Russia. All their troops from their military bases in Kola peninsula have been transferred to Ukraine. The border region on Russia's side has never been this quiet. It is very safe and peaceful in Finland at the moment. Poor Ukrainians!
@@fortuna7469 Hold on soldier! I never Stated anywhere that Russia would Strike Finland in a preemptive Nuclear Strike,because it is in their doctrine to use Nuclear weapons only if the Russian federation is under existential threat then they will use them as a last resort ie, mutually assured destruction type senerio,Nato on the other hand ( America and its vessel states) would use them because their bosses in Washington have used them on Civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki twice resulting in unimaginable death and destruction, If you are from Finland why would you want to join an aggressive pact like Nato? Seriously you have hundreds of kilometers of border they ( America) want to go into Russia and break it up for their global elites but putin is way too smart to allow that 😉 Finland should have stayed neutral now as I stated in my first message if this really kicks off Helsinki will dissappear very early on in a nuclear exchange,if its any consolation the United Kingdom will be vaporised just as quickly and that is where I am from.. and yes I agree poor ukraine both East and west Civilians who have been affected and even killed following the CIA and Mi6 2014 coup which installed a murderous government which then decided to genocide its own Russian speaking people in the Dombass resulting in the death of 15,000 men women and children 🙄.
While in Finland make your trip even better by heading across the border into the second best country in the world after Ireland 🇮🇪...Russia and go and see the wonderful city of St.Petersburg and meet some of the friendliest people on the planet! Also try some Russian Vodka and the world famous cakes. Take care you two.
@darkmage7280 Welll if you don't agree with my comments that's fine,but it might be the second best country on the planet, and being honest I have never visited Russia but Moscow and St.Petetersburg look fantastic! What would your number 1 and 2 favourite countries be?
I worked in Helsinki for 6 months back in the mid 90's... tbh the best times were taking the highspeed ferry over to Tallinn, Estonia. Way cheaper and better food.
Congratulations! My daughter spent a semester in Finland when she was in high school. She loved the country and all of its beauty.
Thank you.
That was great, it was like a thriller! Or an episode of The Greatest Race. Or a twist on the movie Speed, where you can't stop moving forward or Melissa won't get the writing gig. Now I need to find the next episode to see what happened, and what the big, fancy magazine is. Your videos are most engaging and highly entertaining and you are terrific guides. Thanks.
Congrats for this great opportunity!
Enjoy Finland :)
Thanks! 😃
As a Finn, I'm just glad someone is excited to visit here!
It's lovely country.
Good luck Melissa!! I was born in Finland so this video was a nice surprise for me too. I hope you have a good time Helsinki. Incidentally, I believe Helsinki winters are considerably milder than those in Minneapolis.
Thank you! That's good to know about Helsinki winters. We're considering a return trip to see what it's like for ourselves.
@@chrisplusmelissa Bring your bathing suits and look for an avanto. You won't need sun screen though.
Finland is one of my favourite places. I went camping at midsummer there long ago. I remember the birch forests, reedy lakes, reindeer and Sami, the North Cape. And yes, design is superbly done in Finland. Get some Marimekko while you are there or Iitala glassware. Menus were a challenge.
It is such a nice place.
I have to congratulate you on your editing and the overall feeling of your videos! Really chill and relaxed feeling. Good choice of music and well balanced. Enjoyed watching the Finland tour. Definitely will continue on your other adventures!
Thank you so much for the kind comments. :) Making a video has been way harder than we imagined before we started making them.
I bet there also coach-buses from Albufeira to Lisbon airport. One option. This kind of taxi service from airport is nice, but there is also trains and buses coming to heart of Helsinki, not still checking your middle of night hours thou.
Hei. Kävittekö scandikin mahtavalla aamupalalla. Hyvät ruuat siellä❤
I did. It was pretty good. :)
You guys are such a together couple, it is difficult to imagine a separation of even four days. Thinking of my six month ones during my military career!
We'd have a tough time going 6 months apart for sure.
Congrats on the invite and a step closer at realizing your dream 🎉.
Melissa: "We have few hours together again" Chris: "yes". Chris my friend, you have some inner Finn living inside of you 😂
Now it's 82.4°f = 28°c here in Helsinki, bit too warm for me.
That sounds toasty.
Congratulations on your new chapter of your life!🎉🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much!!
They should add a big sign saying "Welcome to HEL" (well at least for those who are in aviation "business" as Helsinki-Vantaa Airport IATA Airport code is "HEL")
Congrats, what a big achievement! Happy for you two!
Thank you!
Now it´s bright outside 24/7 in Finland since we just celebrated Midsummer or Juhannus in Finnish. Now the days are going to be shorter... :(
Getting an invite... that's so cool. Congratulations :)
Thank you!
60N latitude. Pretty much the same as Anchorage or a city I lived in for a while Whitehorse YT. Good thing you have black out blinds. Awesome, loved the north except for the mosquitoes and flies.
Did you try Finnair's blueberry juice?
We did not. Is it delicious? Should we give it a try next time we fly Finnair?
@@chrisplusmelissa You should also visit Suomenlinna on your next Finland trip.
Suomi mainittu, torilla tavataan!
Congrats / Onnittelut
Thank you! / Kitos!
Never happened before ...... and now it`s happening again ........... (?)
The Finns are considered to be the happiest people in the world, at the same time they don't like to laugh very much🤔, they really like the silence!
There is something that makes no sense with the Finns🤔🤣
I was told that they consider silence golden -- a phrase my grandparents were fond of.
That's very strange Finland having the happiest people in the world, while right next door in Sweden the people are the unhappiest with the highest suicide figures in Europe 😮.
@@James-hd6ez Sweden has always been one of the top 10 countries in the World Happiness Report, so I'm not sure what you mean by them having the unhappiest people.
@johannal.4048 It's simple Sweden has the highest suicide rate in Europe....people who kill themselves are usually unhappy 🙁 these are official figures, nothing to do with me.
@@James-hd6ez I do'nt know how you think Sweden has got the highest suicide rates in Europe. It is not true.
Watch the statistics in the video " Comparison suicide rates by countries/Country suicide rate comparison."
62 highest suicide countries and Sweden is far from the top.
Only Nordic countries mentioned among there are Iceland and Denmark.
tem razão rir demais é uma patetices, muito riso, pouco juízo...
Whilst I live in Porto now many years ago I lived in Finland, did you know that Helsinki Airport was built by convicted drunken drivers!😉
What?! How can that be?
@chrisplusmelissa Hi Chris and Melissa, there is zero tolerance of drink driving in Finland and anyone caught driving under the influence automatically received a custodial sentence, which back in the day, I seem to remember, could be taken at the offender's convenience and many of them were sent to work at the airport whilst it was being constructed. Happy days!
Take care,
Jim
@@jamesjeffries8281 Irwin Goodman who was at the time quite popular folk singer made a song of his experiences after his DUI sentence. ruclips.net/video/SGId4NuoV7k/видео.html
@@chrisplusmelissa Finland has its own way of dealing with traffic violations and other violations of the law: speeding fines (like most fines) are based on your net income, it can be VERY expensive. The record is over $100,000, explained here:
ruclips.net/video/T8HHA0O8GYo/видео.html
The Russian trolls are really hilarious. The Finns as well as the other people outside the Russian influence aren't zombies like the Russies. We use our brains and reliable info sources excluding pathetic propaganda to form an opinion.
ok xD
A FJÄLLRÄVEN backpack ????
What's a good Finnish brand for outdoor adventures?
Be careful you two, if it all kicks off Helsinki will be one of the first cities to dissappear 😮
You mean WW III? Now that Finland is a member of NATO, Russia's attack to Helsinki would mean WW III, and it is highly unlikely that Russia would do that. At the moment we don't perceive any hostile military activity near our border with Russia. All their troops from their military bases in Kola peninsula have been transferred to Ukraine. The border region on Russia's side has never been this quiet. It is very safe and peaceful in Finland at the moment. Poor Ukrainians!
@@fortuna7469 Hold on soldier! I never Stated anywhere that Russia would Strike Finland in a preemptive Nuclear Strike,because it is in their doctrine to use Nuclear weapons only if the Russian federation is under existential threat then they will use them as a last resort ie, mutually assured destruction type senerio,Nato on the other hand ( America and its vessel states) would use them because their bosses in Washington have used them on Civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki twice resulting in unimaginable death and destruction, If you are from Finland why would you want to join an aggressive pact like Nato? Seriously you have hundreds of kilometers of border they ( America) want to go into Russia and break it up for their global elites but putin is way too smart to allow that 😉 Finland should have stayed neutral now as I stated in my first message if this really kicks off Helsinki will dissappear very early on in a nuclear exchange,if its any consolation the United Kingdom will be vaporised just as quickly and that is where I am from.. and yes I agree poor ukraine both East and west Civilians who have been affected and even killed following the CIA and Mi6 2014 coup which installed a murderous government which then decided to genocide its own Russian speaking people in the Dombass resulting in the death of 15,000 men women and children 🙄.
In that case it is a bad thing to Russia as well. Also to all the countries nearby.
@@James-hd6ez It is so easy to spot a Russian troll. 😂😂
@fortuna7469 OK so if that's the case and I'm wrong enlighten me? But you can not because everything I stated is factual and correct.
While in Finland make your trip even better by heading across the border into the second best country in the world after Ireland 🇮🇪...Russia and go and see the wonderful city of St.Petersburg and meet some of the friendliest people on the planet! Also try some Russian Vodka and the world famous cakes. Take care you two.
Ah, you're a Russian troll.
Russia...? Second best country in the world?
Riiiiiight.
@darkmage7280
Welll if you don't agree with my comments that's fine,but it might be the second best country on the planet, and being honest I have never visited Russia but Moscow and St.Petetersburg look fantastic! What would your number 1 and 2 favourite countries be?
Might just as well visit North Korea next!
Both countries are so advanced and friendly, you will NOT be leaving ever again!
I worked in Helsinki for 6 months back in the mid 90's... tbh the best times were taking the highspeed ferry over to Tallinn, Estonia. Way cheaper and better food.
i dont konow nothinh about finland.. nice to see this