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As a US expat living in Argentina for almost 20 years, I can relate to this video. I moved to Argentina, not so much seeking a sense of belonging, but a sense of adventure. I was thrilled with the freedom that existed in Argentina at the time, which I treasured, but was discouraged with many other aspects that I didn't like. I recognized that there are pros and cons to every place and true happiness lies in appreciating the good and not the bad. Unfortunately, everything that I liked about Argentina has completely disappeared and everything that I disliked has only gotten worse. NOW, I'm looking at moving back to the US in my mid-60s, but the nice thing about the US is federalism.... There is a HUGE difference between TX and CA. I can choose to locate to a place that best fits my beliefs and lifestyle. Is there a place that I 100% belong? Absolutely not. To accomplish that, I would have to not only travel space, but time.... and even then, I wouldn't get 100% there. This video nails it. We are all individuals, and there is NO PLACE that will be 100% like we want it to be, unless we are king of our own country.

Nice video, nicely put. I don't know if it's entirely correct to say we will "never belong anywhere" - we do belong, we belong to Planet Earth, we are humans within an ecosystem. I wonder if rather it's that our current systems and society is made to make us feel like we don't belong. Just my two cents :)

Hello there, I dont know what's your name, so Hey!! 😅 I absolutely loved your video, as you have also witnessed Abisko, which holds an extremely special place in my heart. I have been going there since 2019 and I am that crazy that I was there 3 times in 2019. I have been there now already 6 times and just finalized my 7th visit yesterday. I can relate, as I am also from the warm tropical climate originally but live in Austria for many years now. Lets keep in touch. BR, Somnath from Vienna 😄

I can't thank you enough for this video

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i live there in kiruna, and its always so fun to be able to point out the location in alot of these videos

Totally.

I have lived as an expatriate my entire life, born into a Somali family, raised in Dubai, and then moved to Germany for university. Now at 25, I have finally graduated, but I struggle with my own sense of identity. I find myself adapting my behavior depending on the cultural group I am with, whether it's Arabs, Somalis, or Germans. I am fluent in Somali, Arabic, English, and German, yet I still feel like a fraud and doubt that I will ever truly fit in. It's ironic how people often idealize multilingualism as a way to bridge cultures, when in reality, it can lead to significant cultural disorientation and a perpetual feeling of not quite belonging, at least in my experience.

It is KIruna, not KiRUna

Hi! One year later, how are you doing? 😊 Any new videos planned? Did you delete your Instagram or maybe changed name?

I feel like an outsider at home, at least when your away you truly are an outsider and you can watch the world matter of factly.

what’s like there when October?

Amasing video and music. I love to live in the artic.

I have done that trip many times and always feel dead when l arrive. But l like it.

An issue behind so much expat and dig nomad media- you address it so well. Thanks for doing this. It seems that once the trajectory is set in exploring many places, locals that you meet tend to not relate because they did not have that range of experiences. It seems to start with not feeling belonging and it definitely seems to lead to this feeling too. But adventures are certainly had- experience of the extra ordinary in place of belonging I guess.

Lived at some point 4 months in Sweden. Years ago. As a Norwegian from Northern Norway I look at especially the northern part of Sweden as flat ,boring and cold on the inland loll But , it is true that places there has some magic lights.

We came into this world alone and we leave this place alone. The more experiance in relationship we get , the more we find out that our true love is ourselves. I really belive that. Just like the younger we are the more a brake up can hurt us.

From Scandinavia. Lived in some Scandinavian countries, Canada, the U.S and went to south America and Asia. Glad i did and I will move soon again. I mean.. I feel like an expatI even in my own country. Have an idea what I am searching for more at this point. It`s about finding that place, right? :) You did hit a nerve with this video. What is your country of origin and how long have you been an expat and where have you been?

When vacating and exchanging one's own culture and language for another, it takes much time and effort to make it work. It's never easy. As I've always said "Patience is a virtue perfected when living abroad!"

So pretty thanks for sharing

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Why you have to belong somewhere?

#4 is crazy important. I tend to fall into this thinking often. But things end for a reason. It's good to remember that. And to hear someone else say it as well. Thank you for this video.

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Travelling without planning is the best.

I grew up in Kiruna, but now im a little bit more older.

How do you move around when u were in Kiruna? Walking?

I don't even need to watch I don't belong All my fam is in the north of England I've lived in Australia for 12 years But I've not found my people there either I'm always on the outskirts, on the periferals of groups, social even, friends groups. Everyone else seems to be able to do it I never meet ppl, ,men, partners. I don't know how to do that what ever country I am in

I am from the middle east and living in Portugal. No matter how nice, polite, and polite I treat people, there is a vast discrimination and cultural violation towards my home country, Iran, that makes me prefer to avoid socializing, and despite my love towards solitude and self-development, it worsens my experience of loneliness living abroad.

Hi, where did you stay while you were in Abisko? and did you sign up for a guided tour or activities?

You are an amazing person. Thanks for

Was cheated on by someone who said she wanted to get married to me. 36 now. Feel like I just want to keep making a lot of money and idc about women anymore.

@09:42 I'm guessing... winter hare.

Thank you for sharing this ❤ I've lived in Switzerland for 15 years, & I always feel like I'm that odd 'foreigner'. Like you said having that shared background is so important. I truly can't relate with most of the conversation my co-workers are having. But also it sucks because they wouldn't understand why I feel this way.

Amazing experience! I am in the process of planning this trip. Did you get your tickets online? If yes, can you share the link to the website? Thank you!

Thanks for this Vlog - Question In preparation of my trip to Kiruna this XMas: Where can I rent those Boots and Thermo-Overalls??

Wow - what an intense journey. Without knowing you and your story, this final episode brought me to tears cause of your excitement about the Aurora and your thoughts about life at the end... Thanks for sharing!! Found these Vlogs in preparation of my Stockholm/Kiruna trip this Christmas. Now I know a little bit better what to look for... 👍

I lived in alaska for 3 years but never saw it. It’s so dang stormy in the Aleutian’s.

I left home at 16 and have been an expat all my life. Now 53 years old I moved to my home country 6 months ago. I can honestly say that the place I feel most alone and most a stranger, is home.

it's also this cold in much of alaska, but in those cold places, there's not much snow. the snow is deep in the southern and western coasts, but the interior is dry.

The number of inhabitants in Kiruna town is around 18,000 - not 2,000. Quite a difference.

Just a comment - the name "Abisko" is pronounced "aa-bisko" (stress on the first syllable, not the second one). Glad you enjoyed your trip! An advice - skip the music in your videos. It's way too loud and adds nothing to the viewer's experience.

Wonderful ❤🎉experiences

How long should one stay at Abisko? What do you recommend? I am going in the second week of coming December and I am not sure if i should be there for more than a day after visiting Sky station! BTW very good vlogs. Keep it up 😊

Yes, we will never be the same.

great video... Planning to go either Kiruna and Abisko OR Rovaniemi Finland this Dec.. Did you book any tour package there? How about internet connection, are there pocket wifi or sim card to be purchase? Thanks

Thank you so much for sharing this video! Very inspiring and encouraging!!

THis is absolutely incredible video!! Thanks so much for this content!

We've just come back from Kiruna and Abisko, lovely to see what it looks like in the winter, was so alive when we were there in the summer...such a contrast! Will have to visit again but in the winter... keep up the good work with the videos, you are capturing well and are good in front of the camera , I'm sure the channel will grow fast with this type of content.. subscribed :)