Happiness is the new success. See you tomorrow, Finland.

“When you went to Finland I thought you were going to waste one year of your life. Now I regret my words”.

The eyes of the YOUth are the Voice

It was a pleasure taking pictures, doing the management of the social media and building this video about the YOUth are the Voice training course. I love what I do and the result makes me really proud and happy of having the chance of doing what I do. I hope all of you enjoy 🙂 …

Seinäjoki: Capital of Space

"The dream of Seinäjoki has always been to be able to fulfill the dreams of its citizens and be the best possible city to live in. This means that we have to have space for dreams of all sizes and shapes, from the smallest wish to the grandest plan."

Welcome to Finland!

The city of Seinäjoki and Lapua received participants from 12 countries to the "YOUth are the Voice" training course. Me, Edoardo and Patrick (all EVS volunteers) decided to make a video of some of the topics we find funny and characteristic about Finns.

‘YOU(th) are the voice’: a melody to the thought

Twelve countries, twenty-five participants gathering in Finland and one same goal: being the voice. Not a voice that sings, but a voice that can be heard and understood. A voice that spreads in the new channels like a melody, smooth and strong. “YOUth are the Voice” is the name of the training course that started …

Portuguese weekend in Seinäjoki – European Champions Under 19

The weekend that Portugal became (again) European champion with the under 19 team.

Meu querido mês de Agosto

Este Agosto não há caracóis acompanhados por uma Super Bock fresquinha. Não há noites de jantares nas tasquinhas das festas, não há farturas nem correrias para ver o fogo de artifício sob o Rio. Este Agosto não há jantares de verão com a família toda reunida, não há fruta fresca na mesa do avô e da Jacinta, nem traquinices do Tomás.

Little Myy: the star of my secret moomin friend package

Two towels, one spoon, a little bag, a keychain and some lovely socks and candies. The package is mostly pinky/red stuff. All the things that were inside are amazing and cute! For sure a nice experience I would love to repeat.

My first Secret Moomin Friend

Being in Finland means, for most of the people, being passionate about the moomin characters. I've heard about it for the first time when I was in Portugal. My coordinator from the Youth Red Cross told me about these cute fellows! When I arrived it was impossible not to fall in love and I started …

What is European Voluntary Service?

Since I started my European Voluntary Service a lot of people - exchange students, friends, colleagues, and even strangers - keep on asking me how is it like, what should they do, how should they start. In the beginning, there might be a lot of questions but I will try to help you and clarify …