I Visited the Loneliest Place in Europe

This modern world has turned natural peace into a premium. All your vids are so beautiful.

The thing about Finnish solitude is that it's liberating. Finns shy away from a lot of social norms as is as they don't really do small talk, they respect your private space and they don't mind the silence at all, but they are absolutely some of the most communal/hospital people out there provided you respect their culture.

It's obvious alone and lonely are 2 different things. I've been alone since my wife passed but I only feel lonely on occasion. Doing what you love brings riches many people never realize. In your travels, Eva, you have met some of the wealthiest people on earth. Beautiful post.

Hello Eva. Thanks so much for taking me to meet Janita; I thought I lived an 'off the grid' lifestyle as a self employed musician (I live very frugally) but she was amazing. All the Sami people in your vlogs seem to have a serenity about them; a sense of being at peace with themselves; happy within their own skin. Thank God the same people have survived. Pete Glyde

Sometimes, this old man sees something that brings a tear to his eye. You took me back +30 yrs to my 10 acres and small house 25 miles north out of town into the northern Minnesota wilderness. Where snow was just as deep and the cold was noticeably further below zero Fahrenheit. No reindeer, but sled dogs were popular. I think the reindeer are better suited with their feet like snowshoes. Plus, you only need one instead of 6 or 8. It's a great life for sure.

I really enjoy watching this channel specifically for the lack of drama. Nothing but good vibes.

I read a book in the 1970's called Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintaneance (it wasn't about bike maintence, i was a story of a guy - Robert Prisic, taking his son on a tour around America with his thoughts and philosophy). One observation he made in the book was people who live in dense comuinities like cities have small distances between them but huge emotional distance from each other. On the other hand, people who live a long way from their neighbours with lots of space appear to be much closer emotionaly. Your experiance seems to go along with that idea!

I love Juanita so much! What she said she went through is exactly what a small business owner does typically go through, and then to go out and prove them wrong, you go girl!! Wishing her much success and lots of visibility from this video so she stays busy. The reindeer and scenery are so beautiul. Honestly, you don't need a van. If you did get a van, you'd miss Odysessy so much! So stick with her. And sunrises, especially after a snow, are so beautiful, peaceful, quiet, and the absolute best!

As a Finn i found myself talking to my monitor "you need to sit on the top bench and throw water on the stones" while you went to sauna 😄

Oh my goodness, Eva, this episode is so special! I love how kind the people of Finland are. Thank you so much for sharing your travels with us! You open the world to people living with physical disabilities, like myself, who may never visit such places yet could live vicariously through your experiences 💖

What a amazing experience. The people in Finland you have met seem so real and down to earth. Genuinely happy and at peace in the solitude of nature and their lives.

Do love how much of a help Vilk is in the kitchen! Obviously he is the head chef making sure the recipes are followed properly. We'll done chef Vilk.

I’m from Texas. Thank you for taking me on this journey!

Eva..thank you for taking me back to Finlandia..I have traveled in this area with my husband in winter. Yes,definitely cold but magical. Finland is home for us ,and we love it!!

I was very impressed with Janita. She is such a strong and beautiful woman. It's so wonderful that she's created her own business and is doing what she loves with her reindeer ❤

It's really nice of you to visit our country. Thank you!

You're giving Vilk an amazing life! Bravo!

Eva~ you look so happy & at peace. When you got Vilk you questioned what you had done. I can't imagine Vilk not being in your life. Unconditional love.

I loved visiting southern Finland. Looks like a trip to the north is needed

all the streets are cleared of high snow in such a sparsely populated place - respect to the Finnish community. I enjoy your reports from the North very much!