I quickly realized that this was just part of the Finnish culture, and while it does seem out of the ordinary, the Finns enjoy finding the best, most advanced ways to get to and from their destination.
By trying this mode of transportation out, I learned how to cross-country ski across one of the Helsinki lakes that led me to my university! Cross-country skiing is a form of skiing where people move their legs forward so that the skis help them glide across the ice or snow. This is usually done on a flat terrain, like a trail or a frozen body of water. This type of transportation certainly makes for a fun and exciting travel, without traffic jams--even if it is a little scary!
Cars and buses release a lot of pollution from the engine exhaust. Because Finland wants to be as efficient as possible, trams, trains metros, bikes, and even frozen lakes and rivers are the most popular forms of transportation because of Finland’s culture. Conveniently, Helsinki is home to a lot of new start-up businesses and jobs, so easy travel by way of public transport is highly necessary for the residents to make their way to work on a cold, winter day.
Because I have immersed myself into the culture, I too use all the modes of transportation I have mentioned. Helsinki is always so lively on public transportation because so many people utilize these services to get around the city. What I have found to be culturally different is that because it snows every day, transportation never stops.
