Which part of the Scandinavian lifestyle do you envy the most?
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7 years ago
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Scandinavian countries often climb to the top of the list of the world's most happy people. Whether it's cycling to work, eating rye bread, enjoying a long paternity leave or just their general casual lifestyle and great work/life balance, it's hard not to envy the Scandinavian way of life!
If you could include one element from the Scandinavian lifestyle into your own life, which one would it be and why? Vote in our poll below and please feel free to share your thoughts on the Scandinavian lifestyle.
Cycling to work
Sauna and skinny dipping
White Christmas every year
Long maternity/paternity leave
Living in a small cottage in the countryside
Work/life balance
Other - tell us!
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