Greg Barr
@griffin63
English expat in Finland
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About me
English
Lives in Helsinki
Speaks English,Finnish,little French,little Russian
Registration: 29 April 2009
About
My expat journey
Helsinki, Finland
I enjoy blogging,it has given me a whole new direction in my Life.I am attenmpting to study more web design skills,Search Engine Marketing and optimisation.In my free time I enjoy being able to walk in the surrounding nature and think undisturbed
I was Diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 4 years ago and have been forced to give up work.However I kep busy in my free time
The safe feeling one gets when in Finland is unbelievable.The nature is stunning with so many beautiful lakes.There is also a natural weather phenomena named,"The Northern Lights"or Aurora Boreal枚is.WHEN SEEN FOR THE FIRST TIME IT TOOK MY BREATHE AWAY!Myself and my Finnish wife have a country house in Lappeenranta,Eastern Finland.We try to visit the place 2 times a year.I can attempt some gardening and collect forrest mushrooms and berries,Very many in Finland
Nothing really.I don`t miss England.I do wish that there were more css/html/php courses that I could attend
England
Activity
How to make friends in Finland by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Finland :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Finland?? Thanks in ...
Hi! I would love to find a french female friend, who lives in Finland, near J盲rvenp盲盲. I'm christian, so if you are a french christian girl living near J盲rvenp盲盲, I would love to get to know you! :)You dont ask to much,I like that! The best way to ... Read More
How to make friends in Finland by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Finland :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Finland?? Thanks in ...
I beleive a good way to meet Finnish People will be this week eng at VAPPU.THERE ARE MANY CELEBRATIONS IN ALL THE NAJOR CITIES There are two posts to follow here Helsinki Vappu and Turku Vappu ... Read More
Living in Helsinki by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Helsinki, or you used to work and live in Helsinki. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Helsinki? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Advice for living in Helsinki! You will find the further from the city center the cheaper the flat prices.Saying that Munkkivuori can be reasonble and a nice quiet area with good connections. You will find the Eatern parts of Helsinki to be ... Read More
Living in Helsinki by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Helsinki, or you used to work and live in Helsinki. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Helsinki? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Helsinki is a fabulous city to live in.The transport is good and unlike the UK it funtions perfectly.Helsinki was voted the 2nd safest city in The World and I believe it is well earned.The city is also spotlessly clean thanks to the night workers ... Read More