#IWantToBeSalme
We want our parents, grandparents and elderly friends to live a happy, healthy and dignified life to the end.
More often than not it doesn’t happen.
My parents died four years ago following years of deteriorating physical and mental health that was painful to watch.
Meeting Salme and telling her story has given my faith back that being in your 80s is not necessary a time of decline.
A truly inspirational woman full of life and cheer who shows us how to live at 82.
My film about Salme has reached huge audiences around the world. Take a look:
Spinning on ice
Janne Käpylehto is a cool guy with a great sense of humour. His determination and resilience is second to none.
My video about his world record breaking carousel has had 165K views on Facebook. It’s the most popular video ever on @thisisfinland.
January 20, 2023
Winter Cycling
Finally got round to making a video for the BBC about my favourite story in Oulu.
I love winter and how life goes on as normal despite all the snow and ice that we have in my adopted home.
06.11.2022
Sand Battery
I’ve written an in-depth feature for BBC Future about a sand battery – a Finnish invention that could change the way we store green energy.
Read it here and watch my video about the battery below.