The REAL reason why we moved to Finland 

Hoping to see a vid on Kela maternity package. Unique social benefit in Finland

I’m Australian living in Australia but have been obsessed with Finland since I was a child… thank you for sharing your story

I'm finnish and for a long time now, I have been dreaming about a chance to work and live in another country, at least for some time, but even if I happened to find love there, I am quite sure I would strongly want to come back to Finland to build my life, and especially to raise my kids.

A 2 am video notification (in the US) for me. I always love your videos, as I'm sure many do. Would love to see more of Helsinki from yours & Cats point of view, what you like and what you dont. Have you made a video like this?

Appreciate your honesty and sharing your story :)

A Good honest informative vid. Cheers from Yorkshire.

You’re the most genuine youtuber I’ve ever followed! I love your videos

Really interesting! I think I knew most of this story but some bits were really surprising! Anyway was really nice to hear it all in one sitting 👌🏼

Thanks for sharing Dave! Enjoying your videos whole heartedly. I can relate to that job problem you had back in UK. My situation is quite similar, my job is interesting but draining me out a little with its challenges and long days. Really searching for that true calling as well... Really inspired by your story. And you are right that things are bound to sort themselves out. Keep em videos coming! Näytä niille närhen munat!

It is great to have all three of you to Finland! Welcome! Suomeksi, vapaasti käännetty: Mahtavaa, että tulitte suomeen. Tervetuloa! I’ve just found your videos and have only watched a few but I really like how you are doing videos and the way you appear / perform. Calm and easy to watch.

Very inspiring video! Well done 👍🏾

Hey, I am Tunisian who was in Finland for 6 weeks and I loved every corner of it. that's, why I'm subscribed to you + your content, is cool, I thought It would be nice to know that you have a very diverse audience

Just came to say cheers for the baby! And also if it's cool that you are a very lucky guy for having Kat. She is so beautiful! Love you mate!

I think you are my fav youtuber of all time and i have been watching yt for about 10 years. You are just so much different from other youtubers. You openly speak about your life and clearly love what you do. Your reactions to finnish culture, music, food etc. are the best

Hey, Dave. Thanks for the videos! I will move to Finland soon for a year to research and your videos have helped me to increase my knowledge of Finnish culture!

Great video Dave! "Take a leap of fate - move to Finland." I think I'm conna share this video with my Finland loving American friend. 🙂

Thanks for sharing!

I was looking at videos for moving to Norway, however your video came up on my suggestions. I have watched many of your videos. You and your wife seem so sweet and genuine!

Great video, really enjoyed this chat 😊

I'm so glad to see you at this point, been here since early 2017

Moving myself to Finland end of August, this is very interesting.

Dave, you're so freaking inspiring! Thank you!

I'm Dutch and been thinking for a long time about taking this leap of faith and move to finland

It's insane how one "small" thing can change the whole life... So glad you shared this story! There were many parts I wasn't aware of and they were amazing to hear. Once you get your merc stuff ready I'm ready to support you!

Great story, you sounds so humble and down to earth. It's awesome that your choice get where you are now. Keep going, this video give you one subscriber more =)

I'm a Dutch living in Sweden. My Dutch father also independently found your channel and enjoys it. I never have had the urge to live in Finland, so I think your audience is broader than you may realise 😁💖

I'm really glad you talked about this. For anyone thinking about a change like this it is essential to know more about what happens behind the scenes. :)

Usually we speak about our difficulties in life only afterwards thats quite normal but I respect your honesty its probably helpfull to people to hear that life is hard to most people. Have a nice Juhannus Dave and everyone who reads this. please dont go boating if you are drunk this weekend!

Amazing to see how things worked out for you two! I’m honestly happy for you guys seeing you doing youtube that you obviosly love, living in a country you love and having your personal life maybe in the most exciting point where it can ever be. And of course seeing even through your videos that you two for sure love and support each others, no matter what ❤️ good luck for your future!

This was such a nice story to listen to while peacefully rowing a boat and enjoying the view ☀️ Hyvää Juhannusta!

Huge respect for being so honest on this video, Dave! I wish you and Cat all the best, glad to have you here (in Finland) ! :)

Thank you for sharing your story. I even got somewhat emotional. ^^'

You have really nice videos! So calm voice 😊 and welcome finland. It is nice to watch your videos and learn more my country behind other eyes 😊

Love your videos! 🇫🇮 ...all the way from Waco, Texas USA 🇺🇸

Very good video Dave🤗

I'm really excited for you guys. You & Cat made a difficult decision to move & to go RU-vid full time, and you never stopped when things were looking bad. I'm in Canada where ad revenue is probably a bit higher than in Finland, so I'll watch all the ads that RU-vid includes in your videos. Edit: readability

I was this 1% who watch you in Estonia, now i live in Finland too 😁😍

Nice one Dave.

I'm argentinian, living in argentina, i really enjoy the videos, i always felt curiosity obout why you and cat moved to finland, so this was a really cool video!

For your analysis: I am a Hungarian lives in Scotland who wants to move to Finland maybe

As an immigrant to Finland it is always interesting to hear other people experiences coming here... thanks for sharing

Things happen for a reason...btw, i love your telephoto lens coffee cup!

Thank you for this video! I am your subscriber. I am also a subscriber Cat vlog. I really like your co-operative videos because I really believe that you will never recommend a brand, company, or entity that you don't really use. Thank you for being a reliable source when considering purchasing different services or goods. It's wonderful that you live and influence in Finland!

It's so cool to see people from different countries in the comments :)

It is great that it has worked so well for you two.. three. 😉😅 I would assume there are plenty of people who have moved to Finland as viewers also. And people planning to move to Finland.

Shout out to Viking Line

Hello ! I'm from Mexico and since the first video I watched from you " learning Finnish" , I have loved all of them! Great job and congratulations ! 🇫🇮✨♥️

Nice mug! 😁

Not sure why I never saw this video until now! I'd absolutely LOVE to live in Finland. I also work a pretty mundane 9-5 job. It's secure but not stimulating at all. I would have no idea where to start though with building up my social media. So kudos that you've been able to do that. :)

Well done. I'm really glad it worked out for you and Cat. I live in the UK and I am British. I went to Finland 10 years ago in the hope to move there. It didn't work out. I would love to go Finland again one day. lovely country.

Tack för att du delade detta! Fanatiskt hur livet kan bli bara vi vågar hoppas. 🌼 "a leap of faith" 😊 ..and God is with those who have faith in him.. Trevlig midsommar! 🌻🌿🌺🌿🌾

I watch your videos occasionally, but i subscribed just because of this video.

Hi ! I am dutch and i watched your channel while I was still living in Canada( lived there for 6 years). Recently moved back to the Netherlands. But always had a 'musical connection' and interest in Finland. I hope to visit Finland soon now that I moved back to Holland everything is sooo close by ;) maybe I'll move to Finland next lol :)

Life is all about KOHTALO and seizing the moment. It all started when you two met each other, right place in the right time, what about if you were not in that train at the moment those years ago, where would you be now?! Leap of faith, we all should take it if it feels right. Love your mindset in this vid. Have a nice midsummer with Cat and the family ❤️

I had a samekind of experience in the 1994 when I moved to San Francisco:) but now a days I’m living in Finland but anyway it takes a lot courage to move foreign country.

Such a nice story. A man, and a couple like you will always find a way to make it in Finland.

Wait, what... Dave are you drinking from your camera lens? :P Cool cup! Also thank you for sharing your story with us, me and my Swedish Fiance are also considering our future in terms of where to live, he moved here (UK) almost 5 year ago but we feel moving to Sweden might be more for us in future :)

It is really a jump into the unknown... we did the jump the other way around as we wanted to live in Finland originally but due to my fiancé not being able to make realistical living in Finland without going self-employed, we in the end made the choice for the UK. And yeah it was scary, exiting and devastating to be in the UK without a job and no clue what to start with... All good and well now (2,5 years later) but after moving here, sitting in our apartment trying to get employed was one experience that was good once but don't want to repeat it ever again xD All the best for you and Cat, I follow your channel exactly because you two chose Finland over UK :D

Oh i live in Finland too :)

I took the leap of faith from France to Finland last December. I don't regret it, ever. I met a wonderful person once here and there's no way I can see myself going back despite the financials ups and downs. It's not the easiest life choice, but on a personal level it feels worth it. edit: I was in those smaller % of people not living in Finland and subscribed to you at the time. Now I'm part of the big % of Finland-based viewers.

You haven't made any more music reaction videos :(

For me, your voice is the main reason I keep watching. I never need to guess what you are saying. You should do audio books or something.

I'm a Finn but I live in Scotland with my Scottish partner. We are thinking that one day we'll move to Finland, especially if we decide to have kids. Thus it is good to watch your videos and hear your thoughts! Btw, I would like see a vid about Finnish children series, namely TiTi Nalle, Rölli and Hilarius Hiiri! My partner was so shocked when I showed him some clips :D

and when you came along it made Cat even happier!! 😉❤ BTW, I was in London with my Family back in May this year, and I really loved it(second time). Don't you find us Finnish people introvert and more reserved/distant? I mean, you British people are so kind, open and chatty and outgoing! :) Trevlig Midsommar!

i moved to Finland couple of months ago, so i wonder how did u manage to meet new ppl etc? did u get some friends somewhere? i mean i love your video tbh:)

As soon I saw you pouring soda to your mug I was like "This is not coffee with cad" and then you said it 😂

Thank u for choosing this small place to move in =)

I have thought many times to get myself a cat, but don't know what kind. What's your cats breed?

And now you're "Brittimies Dave." Awww.... :D

have you done any collabs with other youtubers/locals?

Hi Dave! I wanted to ask; did the Brexit affect your decision in any way?

I'm part of this small percentage of Finns watching you from the UK. 😁

you should take a trip up to Pikku-soumi pykeja in Norway . Bugøynes in Norwegian , hello from Norway love Your taste test i live righte on the border to finland so eat loads of finnish Food

No one: Viking line: "I'm gonna -end- *make* this man's whole career

♥

I'm a Finn living in the UK with an English partner who used to live in Finland, so basically the opposite to your situation 😁 Just keeping the world in balance!

Try Jaffa light Ananas! Really good!

Loistava tarina koska teet videon suomeksi. Olen tilannut sun kanavan kun on kiva kuunnella engelsmannin juttuja Suomesta, mä ymmärrän kyllä englantia mutta en osaa kirjoittaa sitä, meillä kaikilla on omat vaikeutemme. Terveisiä ja hyvää kesää

Funny you would upload video like this just when I have been lately thinking if I should just try my wings in my ”dream job” that would pretty much require self employment. That shit’s scary af to even think about....

I was born on joensuu Finland And I speak english

And all this because... Tinder. 😍

Love from Liisa - originally from Finland - living in Israel

hello from Brazil

Oh you're expecting! Congratulation to you both! Finland is a great place to raise kids! :) I secretly dream of moving back there with my family but it's not easy with 3 kids and a hubby that doesn't speak the language :D (Demonic, like he calls it)

I'm a spaniard living in Spain!! Although my boyfriend always says I might be a finn on the inside just because of how much I connect with the stuff finns are stereotypically known for. But we are already working on our savings to move to Finland (if I can, I would like Joensuu #FingersCrossed) in a couple years!

I live in finland

I live in Finland

I like stories like this :) I really wanna be self employed some day. I want to be an artist and maybe live in a camper and travel around Finland with it, sometimes go to other parts of Europe. 🖌🚙

Where is trying finnish alcohol part 5?

Why does your cup look like the camera thingy

Finnish starter pack is: beer, sausage and mustard

Also, doing something and failing is still better than doing nothing. So yeah, everyone, get after it.

I wish I had my opportunity to live in Finland it was so beautiful of a country.

I've been dreaming of moving back to England. But with Brexit I don't know if that'll be possible.

Yea... I guess I would be pretty unsatisfied if an old man was peeing on me =/

Have you heard about the Juhannus Hihna? If you haven't, can you please react to it?

Lol im living in Sweden, anyone here from Sweden. Looking forward to go Finland. 😱😂😃🤝

We were living in Australia, earning the same money but never having anything left after paying bills and eating. After getting really sick, and having to cease employment, not entitled to benefits(NZ passport), hubs(who is a Fin) got a job offer so we moved to Finland. Now earning less than what I was in Australia...We can still live, enjoy life and have money left over to save, travel oh and YES appreciate what proper winter insulation feels like lol

Scaling up pays higher in london on par with rent same lower in the south pay is shit britain seems government wise is to make people just about manage good on you for getting where you are and I understand your struggles.

im gonna close the windows and door becouse BEEEEEEESS 😩😩