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This episode catch Teeko talking to Hemaka Goonetilleke, joining us all the way from Finland!

Hemaka is currently studying a bachelor’s degree in Energy and Environmental Engineering in Tampere, Finland, but was born and raised in Colombo. He is an avid Nature lover and amateur conservationist. He also takes craaazy good film photographs.

This episode, we delve into the snowy shallows and darker depths of life in Finland. What is life like as a foreign student? What are the Finns like as a population, what are they like as people? Is the food any good? Do they follow any aspects of Viking culture? Is Finnish a difficult language to learn? How harsh are the winters and how kind are the summers? How expensive is it to live there, as a student, and as a worker?

BIG questions. These are BIG questions that we discuss.

BUT we don't forget the details either. 

Apparently elkmeat and pork blood is a huge thing there (LOL). Also, it's called the land of a thousand lakes, and there's no need to adapt to toilet paper (Asians with the big sigh?). There's no Uber if you were looking for some quick transport, get ready to walk.

If you are excited to listen to this just as much as I was to record this, TRUST ME, it will NOT disappoint!

SO GO AHEAD, what are you waiting for? Happy Listening!

To learn more about Finland, you can connect with Hemaka on his Instagram here.

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Have fun folks!

(The opinions of the guests do not reflect the views of Teekotalks or the host)