Finland has beennamedthe happiest state on Earth for the second yr in a row , accord to the United Nations World Happiness Report for 2019 . late government and wellness attention reformissuesnotwithstanding , the Nordic land has a lot to be pleased about , include a high GDP , inviolable school system , and long life spans .
Finn are eager to share the headstone to their contentedness with the rest of the earthly concern . That ’s why the country ’s travel packaging organization , Visit Finland , is hosting a contest to lend external guest to Finland for a three - daylight tour this summer .
Dubbed “ Rent a Finn , ” the enterprisingness will set guests up with a local host house in Helsinki , Lapland , Lakeland , or another part of the country . One guest will stay withLinda and Niko , a couple who live with their chihuahua , Helmi , on a Finnish island in the Baltic Sea . Another will remain withEsko , the mayor ofRovaniemi , which charge itself as “ the hometown of Santa Claus . ”
These “ Happiness Guides ” will avail visitor connect to nature — one of the room that Finns save emphasis . To lend oneself , just shoot a forgetful television introducing yourself and explaining your connection to nature and why you desire to visit Finland . you’re able to employ as an person or as a group with protagonist or family . Then fill out an onlineapplication , upload your video recording , and submit it before the April 21 deadline .
Eight applicants ( plus their champion and family ) will be pick out for the trip , with the cost of change of location and fitting cover . Edgar Guest who want to extend their stay are welcome to do so , but it would be at their own expense .
According to Visit Finland , there have been four times as many applicants from the U.S. than any other country . This is n’t whole surprising , considering that the U.S.ranked19th in the World Happiness Report — down five spots from 2017 .
You do n’t necessarily have to travel to Finland to ameliorate your outlook on life , though . Here are 23science - backed waysto feel well-chosen without boarding a plane .
