Why a Finnish family left 'one of the safest countries in the world' for a new life in Mumbai
A Finnish family has attracted attention online after announcing that they are moving from Finland to Mumbai, India, in search of new experiences for their
A Finnish family has attracted attention online after announcing that they are moving from Finland to Mumbai, India, in search of new experiences for their children. In a series of social media posts, the father explained that the move was not driven by necessity but by a desire to expose his children to different cultures and ways of life. 'We want our children to see more of the world' Sharing the family's decision on Instagram, the father wrote: “We are leaving one of the safest countries in the world… Not because we have to. Because we want our children to see more of the world. New people.
New cultures. A completely different way of life. So this summer. Our family is moving to Mumbai, India.” The post quickly gained attention and sparked discussion online. Responding to questions about the move Many social media users were curious about the family's decision. One person asked: “Why would you do that?” The family replied: “Because life isn’t only about choosing the safest path. We want our children to experience different cultures, people and ways of life — and grow with us along the way.” In another Instagram post shared in May, the family posted a heartfelt message addressed to India. It read: “A little idea… In about 2 months, our family is moving to Mumbai.
And our daughter has just started learning to write. So we started wondering. Maybe somewhere in India there’s another little child, who might become her very first little pen friend. Tiny messages. Little drawings. A friendship before we even arrive. Mumbai… maybe help us make this little idea real…?” The post drew warm responses from people who welcomed the family and offered to connect their children. Saying goodbye to Finland A week ago, the family shared another emotional update as they prepared for the move. "Today was a big little day. The last daycare day in Finland. One last bike ride there. One last bike ride home.
It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for the people who have been part of these early years. The care. The support. The laughter. The everyday moments. Soon our family begins a new chapter in Mumbai. New friends. New adventures. New memories. But we’ll always carry a little piece of this place with us. Thank you.” The post reflected the family's gratitude for the community and experiences they had in Finland. Excited for a new chapter While looking forward to life in Mumbai, the family also acknowledged what they would be leaving behind.
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