Find out why this is the happiest country, in Lavia, Finland

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  Description

  I've always been a bit of a poor traveler myself, even though I have a great interest in meeting people from different parts of the world. During my studies, I worked as a tutor and guide for our exchange students at school, which left me with many good friends. Nowadays, I (male, born in 1988) work full-time and live in a small village in western Finland.
  
  Even though our village is small, we have beautiful postcard-like landscapes (see my pictures) that I try to visit from time to time to relax and clear my mind. I want to create and offer a positive image of Finland, as this is a good country to live in.
  
  I have a small, modern apartment here, but my family's old farm and the lakeside cabin are also located in the same village. We don't have any farm animals anymore, but I have a cat and guinea pigs. So there will be hair on your clothes, sorry for that.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Events & social

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Photography

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Finland is the happiest country in the world, now for the seventh time in a row (2024). Maybe you travelers can spot the small things in everyday life here that make us the happiest country.
  
  We can't forget the Finnish sauna culture and our clean nature, with its four distinct seasons, and how these elements are integral to our everyday life.
  
  Finnish people can be a bit hard to approach, but when you manage to build a friendship with a Finn, it's a lifelong friendship.

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  Help

  The help we need involves cleaning, organizing, maintaining, and small repairs both inside and outside. Example projects include cleaning the cellar and an old pigsty, cutting down small trees and bushes, collecting wood, and painting buildings.
  
  Alternatively, you might assist me in achieving my gym and exercise goals as a personal trainer.
  
  My calendar is marked in yellow, but feel free to contact me.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Finnish: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  We have multiple accommodation options, but mainly a small room in my apartment. There could be a chance to stay at our cabin too. It's not a luxury cabin, but you will get the outhouse experience with a nice view. We can discuss these options further.
  
  We provide a warm meal twice a day, prepared by me, and there is always food and snacks available when hunger strikes.

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  What else ...

  Our village is quite small, but we can find many evening and weekend activities for you. For example, you can explore nature or engage in sports activities. We have a nice small town nearby, but public transportation is non-existent. However, we have bikes, and we can discuss what you would like to see. I can help with transportation using my car.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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